This morning, we are talking about Citizens and Southern Bank in downtown Spartanburg. It first open in the 1800s, but now it is re-opening as a beautiful event space right in downtown Spartanburg. We talk to Amieecheek and Amy Zimmer two fabul

Thanksgiving From a Distance

Nov 19th, 2020 15m 52s

Today we are talking to Dr. Marcus Blackstone, chief clinical officer with the Bon Secours Health System about what to do to stay safe if you are gathering with loved ones over the holidays. As you can imagine, the answer is clear and familiar,

Raising Incredible Young Men

Nov 18th, 2020 14m 23s

The Dominion Boys Home, where each day they improve the lives of young men who were taken from awful situations at their home and now grow under the care of amazing men and women from Dominion. We were able to talk to Brittany Barbrey, who told

Yee Haw! Prince’s Hot Chicken Lands In The Upstate

Nov 12th, 2020 24m 5s

Have you had hot chicken before?It’s super crispy fried chicken covered in an incredibly delicious hot sauce, that started at Prince’s Hot Chicken more than 100 years ago in Nashville Tennessee. But now there are a few places in the upstate tha

Veterans Day

Nov 11th, 2020 10m 1s

Good morning and welcome back to the upstate update podcast..I’m your host joe Gagnon and I hope you are having a great start to your day today which is Veterans Day.Today and this week, Upstate Warrior Solutions is helping to put in and host

The Few, The Proud

Nov 10th, 2020 21m 21s

Welcome back to the Upstate Update, I’m your host Joe Gagnon.And happy birthday to the men and women of the United State Marine Corp.This very day 245 years ago, right at start of our nation, was the first day of this incredible branch of our m

Election Update and a Beautiful Day with GCA

Nov 6th, 2020 15m 47s

Today we are actually talking about an event your family can check out. I feel like I haven’t said those words in years. Anyway, the Greenville Classical Academy is welcoming one and all to their campus for its eleventh annual fall festival. We

Election Gameplan

Nov 5th, 2020 15m 8s

Good morning, and welcome back to the Upstate Update PodcastI am your host Joe Gagnon and today we are talking to the biggest news team in the upstate about how they prepare to report and cover a huge election like the one happening right now.E

The Legend of Mookie Starts Here

Nov 3rd, 2020 32m 54s

Good morning, Happy Election Day and welcome back to the Upstate Update Podcast.Today’s story has nothing to do with America’s politics but it has to do with America’s pastime... baseball.It’s about one of the best players of all time who got h

Child Chef Extraordinairre?

Nov 2nd, 2020 20m 53s

Good morning Upstate and happy Monday, I hope you had a nice weekend and great Halloween.Today, We are talking to Chef Trudy who is about to open her very own eatery here in the Upstate, but in the meantime, she has a catering business that is

Trick Or Treat Or Not

Oct 30th, 2020 11m 12s

Happy Friday and welcome back to the Upstate Update Podcast. Tomorrow, of course, is Halloween so today we are going to find out from a great health expert if you and your kids should trick or treat or not.For this episode, I’m talking to Bran

STRAP IT DOWN! Zeta AM Update

Oct 29th, 2020 49s

Make Money, Save Money

Oct 28th, 2020 28m 9s

The Clothes Mentor, a place to make money and save money. It was started by Sadie and Bill Cherney who started their first store along Haywood Road in Greenville, and now have locations in Spartanburg and Columbia.We talked about when they deci

Gracious and Humble: Bobby’s BBQ

Oct 27th, 2020 37m 30s

Good morning and welcome back to the Upstate Update Podcast.Today, we are talking to the founders of what is quickly becoming a legendary BBQ restaurant right here in the Upstate, Bobby’s BBQ.On this day two years ago, the owners and founders T

Light in Darkness

Oct 26th, 2020 27m 3s

Happy Monday to you all! It is Monday October 26th. Today, we are talking about a huge night of music to put an end what is clearly one of the worst crimes imaginable, domestic violence.Tonight is going to be a night of love, music, and an end

Hope, Hope and more Hope

Oct 23rd, 2020 22m 5s

On today’s Upstate Update, we start with a SLED report regarding the tragic and horrible alleged murder of a Greenville County Deputy just days ago and a look at the weather on this Friday, October 23rd.The episode features Project Hope, an org

Hyco the Hero

Oct 22nd, 2020 17m 4s

Today, we are talking about a local hero who was shot and killed in the line of duty five years ago yesterday. His name was Hyco, and he was killed while chasing down alleged suspects of a carjacking alongside his handler, Deputy Brandon Surrat

The Place Where I Flew, Froze, Got Murdered And Had A Great Time

Oct 21st, 2020 29m 24s

The Logos Theatre is amazing, when I was working in local TV there were few places I loved to go each year more than here, right next to the Taylors Mill in Taylors. The super talented team has put on some of the most incredible shows you can s

Ruffians and Scalawags

Oct 20th, 2020 14m 9s

Today we talk to the biggest fan of the city of Greer, SC Jonathan Lovegrove about his work finding out the history of Greer, and the upcoming ghost tours he is hosting with his father David. They need your help! If you have any old papers from

Don’t Count The Elderly Out

Oct 19th, 2020 25m 14s

Today we talk to the Executive Director of Senior Action Andrea Smith. According to senioraction.org - “In 1967, a group of concerned and passionate members of the Greenville community recognized a need for programs and services for seniors. Wi

Rocktober at RJ Rockers!

Oct 16th, 2020 16m 48s

Today, we talked to Adam Ashcroft from RJ Rockers about their big fundraiser going down Saturday October 17th called Rocktoberfest. Their mission... to party and help restaurants and businesses having a tough time this year. Enjoy!

The Legacy of Deputy Roger Rice

Oct 16th, 2020 25m 39s

This Sunday, the family and friends of fallen Laurens County deputy Roger Rice Jr. are holding the its biggest fundraiser of the year, the memorial ride to support the Roger Rice Ride On Foundation. Today, you will hear from Roger Rice Sr. who

The Upstate Sings!

Oct 15th, 2020 24m 31s

Today, we are talking to Tim St. Clair, theatre director at the Mauldin Cultural Center who has taken his love of live performing arts virtually. He also is happy to announce the upcoming LIVE shows headed to the stage.

The Upstate Sings!

Oct 15th, 2020 24m 31s

Step Up For Down Syndrome

Oct 14th, 2020 23m 3s

This is the first Upstate Update Podcast featuring the amazing team from the Down Syndrome Association of the Upstate. All of the problems from the many issues around the year 2020 including the Coronavirus have left this organization with huge

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