The Stories of the Upstate

SC State Senator Scott Talley shares a story about his experience in Vietnam.

On this episode, we go to the SC Legislature. Check out SC State Senator SCott Talley's story complete with being the "man of the house" as his dad was often gone coaching basketball; winning a seat in the SC House of Representatives at 23; watching Tom and Jerry and any football game; listening to the Zac Brown Band; loving to sing even though he is not very good at it and having a passion for helping people out.

Trey Francis, lead singer of the Dead 27s shares a story/song influenced by a great 10 days in New Orleans.

On this episode, let's listen to the music. Check out the lead singer of the Dead 27s, Trey Frqncis's story complete with being the oldest of 5 children, raised Catholic, being a basketball junkie in high school, watching The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, listening to the allman Brothers, and has a passion for music.

Barbie T. radio host on HOT 98.1 shares a story about her experience as a pagent girl.

On this episode, we turn on the radio. CHeck out radio host with Hollywood in the Morning on Hot 98.1, Barbie T's story complete with taking dance as a child and being a cheerleader as a teen, watching Family Matters and How To Get Away With Murder; listening to Beyonce; loving FallsPark and having a passion for ending domestic violemce.

Heather Kitchen, owner of Heather Kitchen Images shares a story about hijinks on the Lake.

On this episode, we are into photos. Check out the owner of Heather Kitchen Images, Heather Kitchen's story complete with having a mom who was a competative tap dancer; being a band camp kid; watcing CHiPs and The Tudors; listening to Rush and Michael Jackson; enjoying motorcycles; loving storm chasing and having a passion for photography.

Criminal defense attorney and Greenville Water Commissioner, Jim Bannister shares a humorous story about one of his clients.

On this episode, we go to court. Check out Criminal Defense Attorney and Greenville Water Commissioner, Jim Bannister's story complete with playing in a huge dirt pile in his back yard; having a grandfather who worked for the highway department, watching Bugs Bunny, reading The Game of Thrones series; loving to cook and having a passion for defending the innocent.

Retired Greenville County Sheriff, Johnny Mack Brown tells a story about opposition to his initial campagin for Sheriff that only motivted him more.

On this episode, the Sheriff comes calling. Check out retired Greenville County sheriff, Johnny Mack Brown's story complete with being born a stones throw from the Reedy River Falls; playing all the sports in high school; singing Southern Gospel music; serving in the Probation office, the Solicitor's office and being on a drug task force; watching Amos and Andy, listening to Southern Gospel, loving downtown Greenville and having a passion for service.

On the second Wednesday of each month on “Stories Of The Upstate™ we launch a free concert, theDowntown Jam™, for your smartphone, computer or tablet with local singer-songwriters and their original songs.  #gvlmusic

Miranda Asson, Community Relations Director for 96.3 The Block shares a story about working at Disneyland.

On this episode, we turn on the radio. CHeck out the Community Relations Director and on air personality, Miranda Asson's story complete with being a child that got into everything; someone who was performing somehow from childhood on; watching Family Matters and Law and Order; listening to Janet Jackson and Israel and New Breed; loving the beach and having a passion for mentoring young girls.