Mighty Moo ready to make a noise for America’s 250th birthday
Never mind the party favors, hats and streamers, or even a large cake and candles: This Father’s Day weekend, get ready for 49th annual, three-day Mighty Moo festival in Cowpens – which, alongside America’s 250th birthday, promises to be the biggest Mighty Moo of them all. The festival will be held June 18-20 in the heart of Cowpens with rides, golf, food, music, and an atmosphere of never wanting to go home – even if you live there. “This is a big deal,” said town Mayor Jared Spencer. “It’s our biggest event of the year, and everybody loves it.” And with good reason, since the festival is expected to draw more people than ever before.
Pickleball’s big moment: Spartanburg’s growing community finds its groove
If it feels like everyone you know has picked up a pickleball paddle lately, you are not imagining things. What started as a backyard pastime has exploded into one of the fastest-growing sports in America, attracting everyone from retirees and former tennis players to young professionals and families looking for a fun way to stay active.
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Spartanburg Homeless: Where do we go from here?
A lot of work and support needed for the long haul
The next time you see a homeless person in a public place in Spartanburg, unless they are carrying a sign asking for help, walking the street with luggage, or pass you in a too-packed vehicle reminiscent of the 1940 movie ‘The Grapes of Wrath’, odds are you won’t ever suspect that they are homeless.
Because homelessness now includes many working people only one paycheck or big life event from losing even a basic apartment due to increased rents and unattainable housing costs.
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Randy Bernard: Opening the court to a new generation
For over 40 years, Randy Bernard has been instilling a love for tennis in students of all ages. Now, he’s working to make the game even more accessible for the Spartanburg community.
Tennis has been a part of Bernard’s life for nearly as long as he can remember. Growing up, he competed in junior tournaments and had success as a college player. He briefly competed professionally in his 20s before deciding that he wanted to fully dedicate himself to coaching.
The Cook's Corner
A Father’s Day pairing worth raising a glass to
Father’s Day is right around the corner on June 21st, and if you’re looking for a way to celebrate the dads, grandfathers, husbands and father figures in your life, skip the necktie and give them something a little more memorable.
This week’s Cook’s Corner features a pairing that feels tailor-made for Father’s Day: a Smoked Maple Old Fashioned alongside warm Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies. It’s sweet, smoky, a little indulgent and exactly the kind of treat that says, “Today is your day.”
Bible Trivia
1. Is the book of Song of Solomon (KJV) in the Old or New Testament or neither?
2. In Matthew 5, what, besides salt of the earth, did Jesus compare Christians to? Water, Bread, Light, Mountains
3. Who became leader of the children of Israel after Moses’ death? Isaac, Joshua, Aaron, Abraham
4. What is the biblical word of “Didymus” translated as? Sinner, Heathen, Teacher, Twin
5. On what island did John write the book of Revelation? Cyprus, Crete, Malta, Patmos
6. What was the trade skill of Paul? Shepherd, Carpenter, Tentmaker, Tax collector
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Spartanburg homeless: Changing perceptions
In a 1992 monologue about Americans’ obsession of declaring war on things we don’t like, legendary comedian George Carlin said, “We got a war on poverty, the war on crime, war on litter, the war on cancer, the war on drugs. But you ever notice: There's no war on homelessness… You know why? There's no money in that problem.”
While Carlin might be surprised to know that we do have a war on homelessness now, that problem, having been around since Colonial days, comes with a ton of obstacles: ample manpower, available funding, affordable housing, temporary sheltering, and a lot of individual belief that the war can be won.
But year after year, the most critical obstacle to overcome by the people fighting the war is public perception – and to stand even a chance of solving this problem in Spartanburg County, area leaders and frontline volunteers are trenching in an uphill battle to change people’s minds about homelessness by the end of the decade to a view that has never before been in place.
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Pastor Tommy E. Quick: A lifetime of ministry focused on family
With Father’s Day on the way, Pastor Tommy E. Quick believes there’s no better time to challenge Spartanburg’s fathers to step firmly into their roles as leaders — both in their homes and within the local community.
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