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32 minutes | Jan 28, 2019

The Stories of the Upstate™ #359-R: (Loyd Ford) "As a teen, I lived all around the country."

The host of Stories of the Upstate™, Loyd Ford shares story #359-R. When we asked Loyd Ford what inspires him, he said," People who do the unusual, who do the unselfish; people who go out of their way to do something that is not in their best interest in order to lift someone up." As the host of The Stories of the Upstate™ , Loyd has had the pleasure to be inspired over and over again. Loyd says that people want to be heard and every story is unique. He says that one of the best things about doing this show is watching people when they really share their passion because they just light up. To learn more, click here.

36 minutes | Jan 21, 2019

The Stories of the Upstate™ #358-R: (Brad Moore) "I've been accused of being too serious, but really and truly, I'm just a goofball."

Powdersville Elementary School principal, Brad Moore brings story #358-R To learn more, click here.

34 minutes | Jan 14, 2019

The Stories of the Upstate™ #357-R; (Kay Roper) "I'm a 4th generation Greenvillian."

The Executive Director of the Cancer Survivors Park Alliance, Kay Roper delivers story #357-R. To learn more, click here.

34 minutes | Jan 7, 2019

The Stories of the Upstate™ #356-R: (John Warner) " Growing up, we didn't have much, but we didn't know we didn't have much."

The CEO of Concepts to Companies, John Warner, shares story #356-R.

40 minutes | Dec 31, 2018

The Stories of the Upstate™ #355-R: (Dean Hybl) "The county where I grew up still does not have a stop light."

The Executive Director of Ten at the Top, Dean Hybl brings story #355-R. To learn more, click here.

5 minutes | Dec 26, 2018

A Downtown Jam™ Exclusive Single: "The House of the Rising Sun"

On the second Wednesday of each month on Stories Of The Upstate™ we launch a free concert, the Downtown Jam™, for your smartphone, computer or tablet with local singer-songwriters and their original songs. #gvlmusic Here’s a JAM Extra™ Bonus Exclusive from the December 12, 2018 Downtown Jam™ featuring Charles Hedgepath, Brooks Dixon, Jillian Sprague and Mitch Miller recorded live at Smiley’s Acoustic Cafe. Subscribe to “Stories Of The Upstate™ on iTunes.com or the Stitcher app to get free access to all episodes – interviews and free concerts known as “The Downtown Jam™” - from “Stories Of The Upstate™” now.

31 minutes | Dec 24, 2018

The Stories of the Upstate™ #354-R: (Curtis Harper) "My first job, at 13, was putting the hamburgers on the conveyor belt."

The Broker-in-Charge of Sirius Realty, Curtis Harper, brings us Story #354-R. To learn more, click here,

33 minutes | Dec 17, 2018

The Stories of the Upstate™ #353-R: (Traci Fant) "As a kid, I sat on Rosa Park's front porch."

The CEO of Think2xTwice.org, Traci Fant brings us Story 353-R. To learn more, click here.

57 minutes | Dec 12, 2018

The Downtown Jam™ # 38: Charles Hedgepath, Brooks Dixon, Jillian Sprague and Mitch Miller

Once a month, 3 to 6 local singer songwriters meet at Smiley’s Acoustic Cafe’ in downtown Greenville. They only bring their guitars, their stories and their original songs. They play an entire free concert. We record it and play it back for you on-demand 24/7 beginning the second Wednesday every month. We call it The Downtown Jam™ and it's another way to thank you for listening and subscribing to "The Stories of the Upstate™ #gvlmusic Follow Stories of the Upstate™ on Facebook.

30 minutes | Dec 9, 2018

The Stories of the Upstate™ #352-R: (Sheri Taylor) "Most people think I'm going to end up on Jupiter."

Magic 98.9’s Mid Day Diva, Sheri Taylor gives us story #352-R. To learn more, click here.

32 minutes | Dec 3, 2018

The Stories of the Upstate™ #351-R: (Jay Spivey) "Growing up, holidays were like going back to Mayberry."

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4 minutes | Nov 28, 2018

A Downtown Jam™ Exclusive Single: "Pack Your Bags You Gotta Go"

On the second Wednesday of each month on Stories Of The Upstate™ we launch a free concert, the Downtown Jam™, for your smartphone, computer or tablet with local singer-songwriters and their original songs. #gvlmusic Here’s a JAM Extra™ Bonus Exclusive from the November 14, 2018 Downtown Jam™ featuring Charles Hedgepath, Katie D, Eric Weiler and Joe Jones recorded live at Smiley’s Acoustic Cafe. Subscribe to “Stories Of The Upstate™ on iTunes.com or the Stitcher app to get free access to all episodes – interviews and free concerts known as “The Downtown Jam™” - from “Stories Of The Upstate™” now.

33 minutes | Nov 26, 2018

The Stories of the Upstate™ #350-R (Evelyn Lugo) "Going in my backyard growing up was magic."

Evelyn Lugo, president of the S.C. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce shares her story. To learn more, click here.

30 minutes | Nov 19, 2018

The Stories of the Upstate #349-R: (Jil Littlejohn) "I was the oldest, the youngest and the only child at the same time."

Greenville City Councilwoman and Urban League CEO, Jil Littlejohn bring us story #349-R To learn more, click here.

60 minutes | Nov 14, 2018

The Downtown Jam™#37: Charles Hedgepath, Katie D, Eric Weiler and Joe Jones

Once a month, 3 to 6 local singer songwriters meet at Smiley’s Acoustic Cafe’ in downtown Greenville. They only bring their guitars, their stories and their original songs. They play an entire free concert. We record it and play it back for you on-demand 24/7 beginning the second Wednesday every month. We call it The Downtown Jam™ and it's another way to thank you for listening and subscribing to "The Stories of the Upstate™ #gvlmusic Follow Stories of the Upstate™ on Facebook.

34 minutes | Nov 12, 2018

The Stories of the Upstate™ #348-R: (Steve Kovalcik) "I was one of the mischievous ones in the neighborhood."

The city of Greenville’s fire chief, Steve Kovalcik brings Story #348-R. To learn more, click here.

38 minutes | Nov 5, 2018

The Stories of the Upstate #347-R (John Crenshaw) "I was very shy."

Upstate S.C. country music radio personality, John “John Boy” Crenshaw delivers story #347-R

33 minutes | Oct 29, 2018

The Stories of the Upstate™ #346-R: (Danielle Cuddie) "I was 100% certain that our house was not normal growing up."

The owner of Greenville’s Velocity Printing, Danielle Cuddie shares story #346-R To learn more, click here.

3 minutes | Oct 24, 2018

A Downtown Jam™ Exclusive Single: "Going Down The Road Feeling Bad"

On the second Wednesday of each month on Stories Of The Upstate™ we launch a free concert, the Downtown Jam™, for your smartphone, computer or tablet with local singer-songwriters and their original songs. #gvlmusic Here’s a JAM Extra™ Bonus Exclusive from the September 12, 2018 Downtown Jam™ featuring Charles Hedgepath, Ken Ledbetter, John Martin and Karl Lauber recorded live at Smiley’s Acoustic Cafe. Subscribe to “Stories Of The Upstate™ on iTunes.com or the Stitcher app to get free access to all episodes – interviews and free concerts known as “The Downtown Jam™” - from “Stories Of The Upstate™” now.

33 minutes | Oct 22, 2018

The Stories of the Upstate™ #345-R: (Steve Bailey) "In my house, if you didn't attain the rank of Eagle Scout, you didn't eat."

Steve Bailey, CEO of Merus Refreshment Services delivers Story #345-R. To learn more, click here.

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