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A celebration of Irish culture and heritage will fill the streets of downtown Greenville this weekend for the 2023 St. Patrick's Day parade and festival. This is the first time the events have been held together since the COVID pandemic in 2020.

For the 12th consecutive year, Greenville St. Patrick's Day Committee has hosted the event consisting of cultural foods, entertainment and a charity drive to raise money for childhood cancer research.

"There's been a long-running tradition of Irish citizens in Greenville that have made an impact," said Kevin Barnes, volunteer lead for the Greenville St. Patrick's Day Committee. "This event celebrates Irish history and tradition that's been longstanding in the Upstate and throughout South Carolina."

This weekend's dual event expects to host 25,000 people on the parade route and around 10,000 in attendance for the festival.

St. Baldrick's Going Bald for Cancer Research

In collaboration with the Greenville St. Patrick's Day Committee, St. Baldrick's Foundation will join this year's festival as individuals can shave their heads to help raise money for childhood cancer research.

"Cancer can hit anybody, and it's affected my family," said Jay "Stoneman" Stone, radio host at Classic Rock 101. "My wife's a cancer survivor."

This year's St. Patrick's Day Festival will be Stone's 16th consecutive year shaving his head for St. Baldrick's cancer research. Over the past three years, his head-shavings have made him one of the top donors in South Carolina which has amassed nearly $30,000.

This year's festival already has surpassed the goal of $50,000 and there is expected to be nearly 40-to-50 walk-up volunteers to participate that day, according to Johnny Pitts, event coordinator for St. Baldrick's Foundation.

"Any chance we can get money for the kids for cancer research, it's the best," Stone said. "Let's see if we can make a difference in someone's life."

Those interested in participating in the cause can sign up as a volunteer here.

Irish-themed food, beverages & entertainment

Guests visiting this year's festival can expect to experience Irish food favorites such as corned beef and cabbage, staple bangers (sausage) & mash, and more, as all of the food options will be catered by The Hyatt Regency.

During the festival, Irish music lovers will hear the sounds of The Synergy Twins — two twin brothers who play the violin, perform top 40 music hits and specialize in Irish tunes. They will play before headliner Drop O' The Pure — a rock, pub band.

A beer truck provided by KW Beverage will feature 24 different taps of IPAs, ciders, seltzers, and more, and small business vendors will sell Irish memorabilia from a market setting.

"We're one of the fastest-growing St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the Southeast," Barnes said. "We're trying to get to the level of Fall for Greenville or Artisphere."

– A.J. Jackson covers the food & dining scene, along with arts, entertainment and more for The Greenville News and Anderson Independent Mail. Contact him by email at ajackson@gannett.com, and follow him on Twitter @ajhappened.

The Kingdom of Bahrain has a unique history with the F-16: It was the first F-16 operator in the Gulf Cooperation Council beginning in the early 1990s, and now is receiving the first F-16 Block 70.

"Today's ceremony represents the next generation of the powerful and proven legacy of the F-16, and demonstrates Lockheed Martin's commitment to advancing this program and getting this much-needed aircraft and its advanced 21^st Century Security capabilities to the warfighter," said OJ Sanchez, vice president, Integrated Fighter Group, which includes the F-16 program. "With the Block 70 iteration, we are transforming 4^th generation for the next generation for the Royal Bahraini Air Force and other partners and allies around the world."

This F-16 Block 70 jet is the first of 16 jets for Bahrain, and took its first flight on Jan. 24, 2023. From here, it will begin additional flight tests at Edwards Air Force Base before arriving in Bahrain in 2024.

Six countries have selected Block 70/72 aircraft. In addition to the current official backlog of 127 jets to-date to be built in Greenville, Jordan has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for 12 jets and Lockheed Martin has received a contract to begin its long-lead activities. Bulgaria has also signed an LOA for an additional eight jets for its fleet. Once these are finalized, the backlog will increase to 147.

"The F-16 celebrated today was built by our talented, committed workforce in Greenville," said Danya Trent, vice president, F-16 Programs and Greenville site leader. "We are proud to call Greenville the global home of the F-16 and look forward to continuing to produce jets serving missions around the world."

Additional photos from the event are available for download here, and a video of the aircraft's reveal is available for download here.

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USA Dump & Roll LLC, a leading provider of waste management solutions, is pleased to expand its services to include residential dumpster rental options in Greenville, SC, and surrounding areas of Greenville County. This service is aimed at providing homeowners with an efficient and reliable way to manage their various waste disposal needs. Those interested in learning more about a residential dumpster rental Greenville SC homeowners depend on for projects of all sizes are encouraged to visit the official company website.

USA Dump & Roll LLC has been in the waste management business for several years, providing top-notch services to clients across the area. With the launch of its new residential dumpster rental services in Greenville, SC, the company is expanding its reach and providing homeowners in the area with an affordable, convenient, and safe waste management solution.

“Our goal is to make it as simple and streamlined as possible for our residential customers to complete projects like roofing repairs, flooring removal, or general cleanouts with ease,” owner Randy Rayburn said, “As homeowners ourselves, we understand how important it is to work with a reputable, locally-owned company that has your back. We strive to provide exceptional service to each and every one of our clients, no matter the scale or scope of our project.”

Residential dumpster rental services are designed to cater to the needs of homeowners seeking reasonably-priced and dependable options for driveway-friendly roll-off bins. The company offers a range of dumpster sizes to choose from, including 10, 15, and 20-yard containers, making it easy for homeowners to find the perfect size for their needs. The 10-yard bin begins at $315 for up to 14 days of rental time and measures 11’ long by 6.6’ wide by 3.6’ high. The 15-yard bin begins at $365 for up to 14 days of rental time and measures 13' long by 7' wide by 4.25' high. The 20-yard bin begins at $450 for up to 14 days of rental time and measures 13.5' long by 7.3' wide by 5.8' high.

Utilizing USA Dump & Roll LLC's residential dumpster rental services comes with a range of benefits, including easy and convenient online scheduling, flexible rental periods, cost-effective waste disposal solutions, professional services, and positive experiences for customers, no matter the overall goal of their waste removal project.

According to the company website, its fleet of dumpsters is used to support a range of projects, including flooring or carpet removal, cabinet removal, yard maintenance, roofing repairs, single-room renovations, driveway or sidewalk demolitions, junk or appliance removal, and other project efforts.

"We are thrilled to launch our new residential dumpster rental services in Greenville, SC," said Randy. "Our goal is to provide homeowners an efficient and affordable way to manage their waste disposal needs. We understand that waste management can be challenging for homeowners, but with our new residential dumpster rental services, we aim to make it easy and convenient for everyone."

USA Dump & Roll LLC's residential dumpster rental services are available now in Greenville, SC, and the surrounding areas, including Spartanburg, Greer, Travelers Rest, Simpsonville, Taylors, Woodruff, Duncan, Mauldin, Wellford, Reidville, Piedmont, Fountain Inn, and Lyman. The company makes note that delivery outside of the listed area can typically be arranged within a certain distance. Homeowners can book rentals online or by calling the company's customer service team.

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If you love books and great food in a historic atmosphere, you will love M. Judson Booksellers here in downtown Greenville. Chef Teryi is here to tell us about all the events going on at the store.

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BOSTON, MA - March 9, 2023 - The largest online referral network for small businesses, Alignable.com is announcing the results of its annual national search for leaders who’ve gone above and beyond guiding peers and supporting entire communities as many small businesses continue to combat major economic challenges.

Today, Alignable’s network of 7.8 million small business owners has chosen Larry O. Miller of SEO After Coffee Greenville’s 2023 Businessperson Of The Year!

The 2023 contest is the most popular competition Alignable has hosted in five years, marking a 61% jump in participation over 2022.

All told, 3,750 communities across the U.S. and Canada selected 3,976 winners this year (including ties). That’s an increase of 1,400+ additional Local Business People Of The Year compared to 2022.

226,000+ Votes & Nearly 51,000 Testimonials

During the contest, which ran from Jan. 9, 2023, to Feb. 17, 2023, 226,000+ votes and close to 51,000 testimonials were posted praising 125,000+ local leaders for helping their peers and communities through a turbulent year with many challenges, including high inflation, rising interest rates, and fears of a recession.

In fact, 67% of small businesses are still trying to reach the revenue levels they had prior to COVID, struggling to recover after nearly three years. This situation highlights how important it is for the contest winners to continue their work helping even more businesses bounce back from pandemic-era hurdles, as well as post-COVID problems that have emerged.

Supporting Each Other Is Key

“In our local business community, we look out for each other and refer businesses down the street or around the corner to help make everyone in town as successful as possible,” said Miller). “And the challenges we’ve all encountered have compelled many of us to offer counsel to peers fighting to keep their businesses afloat. While I’m thrilled to receive this award, it’s really a testament to our entire community. And it reinforces my resolve to push toward a full recovery for everyone here in Greenville and the Upstate by the end of 2023.”

Miller received a special badge on his Alignable profile, recognizing this big win. In past years, the awareness generated through similar contests has spurred expanded connections, as well as new business for many winners.

Driving Recognition Is Important

“This has been a fun and rewarding contest to watch unfold,” said Alignable’s President & Co-Founder Venkat Krishnamurthy. “Local business owners are the heart and soul of their communities, and they deserve to get much more recognition for all they do. Friendly competition aside, this contest generated some incredible peer testimonials, showing exactly why small business owners are stronger together.”

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Talk to virtually anyone who knows or who has worked with Greenville’s Dick Riley during his decades of public service and chances are, beyond and above talking about his accomplishments, they will tell you about his fundamental decency, kindness and omnipresent good humor.

At 90, Riley continues to be the undiminished embodiment of these characteristics, which goes a long way to explaining why he still inspires new generations of leaders and encourages such leaders to commit themselves to the cause he has spent a lifetime advocating for: improving public education.

“It’s amazing what a handful of people can do. If you look at anything this big…in our country, the driver of that has to be our state and local schools.” – Dick Riley

The ‘Ted Lasso’ effect

Riley readily admits his success as a leader is based on nothing new or particularly complicated. As an example of one of his core motivating principles, these days he is apt to mention “Ted Lasso,” the star of a runaway hit on Apple TV+ featuring an American football coach who finds himself leading an English football (i.e. soccer) team.

One of Lasso’s seemingly simplistic first moves when he finds himself in unfamiliar territory with a skeptical team is posting a sign above a locker room door emblazoned with the word “Believe.”

Riley explains this belief in the importance of the task is essential to undertaking any great work. It guided him as South Carolina’s first two-term governor when he rallied a disparate coalition of elected leaders, educators, business magnates and countless families to pass the state’s 1984 Education Improvement Act. At the time EIA was hailed as one of the most consequential education-reform measures passed in modern American history.

The EIA led to significant improvements in the quality of public education available to the Palmetto State’s children and prepared the way for Riley to be tapped by President Bill Clinton to become U.S. secretary of education from 1993 to 2001.

Riley says the accomplishments he was able to achieve as both governor and the nation’s top education official were rooted in his belief in not only the work, but in the people doing that work — the nation’s teachers.

“You really have to believe in what you’re doing,” Riley says.

And who you’re doing it with.

The power of partnership

Although Riley acknowledges much has been accomplished over the course of his career, he is equally certain much work remains and the way to accomplish that work is through bringing together a network of willing partners.

The challenges ahead are substantial, he says. While the incremental approach to education reform in the past 50 years has made progress, Riley suggests the times call for a more revolutionary, systemic rethink of how South Carolina, and America more broadly, educate children.

For reference, Riley points to the UK’s Sir Ken Robinson, whose 2006 TED Talk explored how Western education tends to suppress children’s creativity.

Riley says the expanding knowledge economy with its emphasis on innovation and creativity requires an educational system that promotes both essential skills and creative problem solving.

In his decades of striving to understand what works in education, Riley says he has seen systems that manage to strike that balance.

“I’ve been all over the world, and things can be done quite differently,” he says.

Terry Peterson knows what Riley is talking about.

Peterson has worked with Riley on education issues since the early days of the push for EIA in Riley’s first term as South Carolina’s governor and has been a close collaborator in the decades since.

Peterson travels the world frequently learning about what works in other countries. He points to the system in Singapore where teaching children creative problem solving is a priority. The educational system there also emphasizes collaboration, particularly among teachers who develop innovative and effective teaching methods.

Riley says this approach, particularly at the local and state levels, is where meaningful and lasting change will happen in this country.

“It’s amazing what a handful of people can do,” Riley says. “If you look at anything this big…in our country, the driver of that has to be our state and local schools.”

The power of positivity

Riley says another core guiding principle of achieving success is focusing on the positive. In this, he echoes a truth any good teacher knows and employs: students, especially the youngest ones, respond better to positive reinforcement than negative correction.

Coupled with the belief in the value of the work, focusing on the positive impact of that work rather than the challenges that necessitate it is a powerful way to inspire reformers to remain committed to the task.

Peterson adds this dynamic plays out every day in this country’s educational system. The current overreliance on standardized testing, which produces data that is easier for education administrators to track, has created a system which prioritizes improving students’ weaknesses rather than encouraging them to excel in areas where they are strong.

Riley says reversing this trend and producing students prepared for the world they will face once they leave school is an ongoing challenge and will take a new generation of leaders to accomplish.

Producing such leaders is among the chief aims of Furman University’s Riley Institute, founded in 1999 and named in honor of the former governor and Furman alumnus. Riley continues to play an active role at the institute where he is regarded as the “chief inspiration officer.”

Going forward, Riley says continued educational improvement in this country is going to take a renewed movement of teachers, parents, business and elected leaders unified by belief in the work and a positive attitude.

“If you get into that mindset, you can accomplish all sorts of things,” Riley says.

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It will be Avelo's first new service addition to and from Tweed since beginning service to Wilmington, N.C., last June 30 — and will be the start-up airline's 15th nonstop destination from Tweed, one of Avelo's East Coast bases. Introductory fares begin at $49 and can be booked at AveloAir.com.

“We are excited to add our 15th destination from Tweed," said Avelo Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy in a release. "The addition of Greenville-Spartanburg represents the continued momentum and growth we are experiencing at our HVN base.

"South Carolina’s Upcountry offers Connecticut a vibrant vacation destination in the foothills of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains," Levy said. "As the only airline offering nonstop service from Connecticut to GSP, accessing all the beauty, hospitality and history of this region is now easier than ever.”

Greenville and Spartanburg are in northwest South Carolina. The airport (GSP) is located roughly between the two cities, about an hour and 15 minutes south of Asheville, N.C., an hour and 40 minutes from Charlotte, N.C., and just over 2-1/2 hours from Atlanta.

“We are glad to see Avelo continuing to serve the residents of southern Connecticut and continue to provide career opportunities," said Tom Rafter, executive director of the Tweed New Haven Airport Authority, in a text. "HVN is a convenient alternative and we’re happy to have great partners.”

Michael Jones, CEO of The New HVN LLC, the subsidiary of Goldman Sachs-owned Avports LLC which operates Tweed for the city under a 43-year lease approved in August of 2022, said, "It’s exciting to see Avelo succeed. The continued success of Avelo at HVN is a win for the community.

"Greenville is a must-visit city with a beautiful downtown at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains," Jones said. "The connectivity to GSP provides regional access to the metro Charlotte and Atlanta markets for our area."

Avelo spokesman Jim Olson said Avelo's existing destinations both in North Carolina and South Carolina "have been well received by our Connecticut customers. Greenville-Spartanburg will build on that foundation.

"The Upcountry is a very popular vacation destination — lots of great outdoor activities, as well as nice hotels, shopping and restaurants," Olson said. "It makes for a fun long weekend getaway or week-long vacation.”

Avelo currently is the only airline that serves Tweed New Haven Regional Airport, which is owned by the city of New Haven and located half in New Haven and half in East Haven.

The new route will join Avelo's existing service to Orlando, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Fort Myers and Sarasota-Bradenton, all in Florida; Chicago's Midway International Airport; Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport; Nashville; Raleigh-Durham, N.C.; Wilmington, N.C., Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Charleston, S.C.; and Savannah, GA-Hilton Head, S.C.

The additional air service comes as Tweed is in the process of seeking FAA approval to extend its runway from 5,600 feet to 6,575 feet and build a new 80,000-square-foot, four-gate terminal on the East Haven side of the airport. A new airport entrance would be off Proto Drive in East Haven, with access off the town's Coe Avenue.

The proposal has spawned opposition from some neighbors both in New Haven and East Haven, as well as Branford and elsewhere.

A required environmental assessment was released March 2. The Tweed New Haven Airport Authority will hold a public information workshop and hearing at East Haven High School on April 1. It will begin with an "open house" question-and-answer session from 1o a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a more formal hearing from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

East Haven Mayor Joe Carfora said of the new service, "Given the situation with the EA, I’m going to reserve comment about any additional Avelo destinations.”

Avelo, which began flying on April 28, 2021, has flown more than 1.8 million passengers on more than 15,000 flights since then. It began serving Tweed in November, 2021 and currently serves a total of 37 destinations on Boeing NextGeneration 737 aircraft from five bases at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Burbank Airport, Tweed, Orlando, Wilmington, Del., and Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

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Hartness urban village and the culinary minds behind The 05 and The 07 have teamed up to announce a new restaurant concept The one 5 at Hartness, set to open in Hartness in May.

The one 5 at Hartness will include a full bar with lunch and dinner offerings served at the former Village Kitchen location. Located in the community’s Village Center at 2000 Society Street, Village Kitchen permanently closed March 5.

The one 5 at Hartness brings together owners of The 05 (Augusta Road) and The 07 (Laurens Road), and former Hall’s Chophouse Executive Chef Nelson De Hoyos.

“We are excited to announce not only a new location but that we have joined forces with our dear friends the Hartness family,” said Geno Iozzino, co-owner of The 05 and The 07. “Our niche at The 05 is bringing the feel of a cozy neighborhood bar and restaurant to surrounding residences while serving fresh and unique dishes accompanied by handcrafted cocktails. There is no better neighborhood than Hartness to bring our concept to, giving the community and Greenville’s Eastside a new restaurant to frequent.”

The one 5 at Hartness will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and from 11:00 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

No specific opening date has been announced, but the owners are aiming to open in May.

New Hartness brands

The new restaurant marks another hospitality offering anticipated to open at Hartness in 2023, with the Patterson Kitchen + Bar and The Captain already set to open in Hotel Hartness on March 1.

Patterson Kitchen + Bar will serve American food with influence from both Southern and international cuisines, while The Captain, a barn wood-clad bar, will offer craft cocktails, wine and light snacks.

“To expand our growing community’s offerings and complement Hotel Hartness and its venues, we found Geno and Anmar to be the perfect partners as we transition to a new concept for the VK,” said Hartness Development CEO Sean Hartness. “The 05 brand aligns with our vision for a vibrant Village Center and new neighborhood gathering place and we gladly welcome The o5 team to Hartness.”