Dec 13, 2021
In this episode, I talk with Wofford College students Drew Wilson and Wade Wood about their experiences gathering data for the Spartanburg Parks Equity Study, and what they found by looking at our trail count data. Drew and Wade talk about why they think their work is important, and about the value of...
Nov 17, 2021
In this episode I talk with Dr. Jennifer Bradham and Dr. Laura Barbas Rhoden of Wofford College about their study of park use in Spartanburg. Combining qualitative and quantitative data approaches, the research team looked at both use and users of all of Spartanburg's parks in the City and County. We talk about...
Oct 26, 2021
In this episode we talk with Todd Stephens, Spartanburg County Librarian, about the effort to save the old iron bridge at Glendale. Along with his father BG Stephens, Todd spearheaded the campaign to raise the necessary funding to renovate the bridge, and in the process discovered the importance of bridges...
Jun 24, 2021
In this episode, I talk with local historian Brad Steinecke about the role that the Fairforest Creek has played in Spartanburg's history, from before Europeans to the present. Join us as we "float" downstream in anticipation of trail being developed there, highlighting particular places that help us understand our place...
May 4, 2021
In this episode I try to tell the story of Spartanburg BCycle, the PAL bike-share initiative that launched in 2011 and celebrate ten years in operation this year. I talk with some of those who were involved in the launch, and those who are still with the program as we look back and look forward at Spartanburg BCycle.