June 7, 2024

SC Festival of Flowers LIVE with WSPA Zip Trip

Jessica, Cady Nell, and Brittany were buzzing with excitement on Your Carolina, promoting our  Ladies Luncheon and fun-filled main weekend!

Each weekday, from 9-10 a.m., Your Carolina Carolina takes a lighter look at the events of the day and the entertaining side of our communities.

The History of Greenwood

Event Organizers Sharing SC Festival of Flowers Offerings

5:00 AM – Kicking off our Zip Trip, Kelly McWhorter of Discover Greenwood told Christine Scarpelli about the SC Festival of Flowers, our topiaries, and many other things that Greenwood has to offer!
5:30 AM – Dan Worthing, our Flower Power Fun Run chair, speaks about putting the FUN in Fun Run (including cash prizes). Don’t miss members of Greenwood’s F3 running through!
6:00 AM – Amaan Monda discusses our Bee Buzzin’ Bike Tour and the various routes available through Greenwood County. Special guests from Good Times Brewery talk about new food selections (plus cyclists from Bee Buzzin’ will get a discount on beer after their ride!)
6:30 AM – Jimmy McInville, City of Greenwood’s lead horticulturist, has given our Topiaries many years of TLC. You can hear his passion when he speaks about them!
7:00 AM – Stephanie Turner, our Garden Symposium Chair, gets excited about our 3rd annual Garden Symposium. This year’s focus will be on pollinators, water resources, and humane gardening. Our Presenting Sponsors, Wesley Commons will host the Garden Symposium and their annual Bridge Luncheon!
7:30 AM – Find out what Kidfest has to offer this year from Ellyn Reeder and a crew of kiddos who can’t wait to See What The Buzzz Is About!
8:00 AM – Greenwood Community Theatre and The Arts Center have shows throughout June. Don’t miss Wizard of Oz at GCT (2 weekends to choose from) or the Juried Youth and Adult Art Shows at The Arts Center.
9:00 AM – Festival Chair, Jessica Garcia, and co-chair, Cady Nell Keener, wrap up with Christine Scarpelli talking about all the fun things you don’t want to miss this year!
Anne Barklow talks Pollinators, Scavenger Hunts, and all about our Pollinator Week Celebration! As an official Bee City USA, we take pollination very seriously (with a whopping dose of fun!)
When you realize you aren’t in Kansas anymore, Greenwood isn’t such a bad place to be! Get a sneak peek at what Greenwood Community Theatre’s Wizard of Oz has to offer.
Humane Society of Greenwood has Furry Friend Friday covered. Whether you’re looking to adopt or volunteer, make sure you stop by to meet the smiling faces & wagging tails.
Greenwood SC Chamber President, Trentsie Williams, gives a quick recap of why you need to “See What the Buzzz is About!”

Greenwood Trivia With Olivia

Trivia With Olivia, Greenwood Mayor Brandon Smith
Trivia With Oliva, Greenwood City Councilwoman Nikki Hutto
Trivia With Olivia, Greenwood County Councilman Robbie Templeton
Trivia With Olivia, Greenwood County Councilman Theo Lane

Small Business spotlight + Park Seed Company

Buena Vista Cafe
Sweet Indulgence Bakery
Laura Root, Park Seed Company

Lander University

Dr. Todd Gambill, Vice President for Enrollment and Access Management
Dr. Amanda Darden, Lander University’s Vice President for Student Experience and Quality Assurance
Brittney Brissey, Director of Dual Enrollment

Greenwood First Responders

First Responder Friday, Greenwood Police Chief T.J. Chaudoin
First Responder Friday, Greenwood Police Chief T.J. Chaudoin
Greenwood Fire Department
Greenwood Fire Department’s Steam Engine
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