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On the
Trail With:

Nov 1, 2023 - 44 min

On the Trail with:
Mayoral Candidate
Michelle Shain

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin takes a stroll through downtown with Michelle Shain in the final week of her campaign for Mayor. They talk a lot about Michelle's experience and impact in Greenville over the years and what she hopes for in the future if elected.

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Michelle Shain


Oct 25, 2023 - 28 min

On the Trail with:
City Manager
Shannon Lavrin

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Greenville's City Manager, Shannon Lavrin. Shannon talks about growing up around the corner in Asheville, what she learned while working in city government in Tennessee, and how she quickly ascended to be Greenville's first female city manager!

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Shannon Lavrin


Oct 18, 2023 - 59 min

On the Trail with:
City Councilwoman
Dorothy Dowe

On this week of The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin chats with City Councilwoman Dorothy Dowe in the final weeks of her re-election campaign! She shares about finding her way to Greenville, several career transitions, and what led her to join city council.

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Dorothy Dowe


Oct 11, 2023 - 29 min

On the Trail with:
City Council
Candidate Randell
Fowler

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin gets on a new kind of trail - the campaign trail! With the city council election coming up, Griffin got the chance to chat with candidate Randall Fowler about what he loves about Greenville and why he wants to be a part of city government.

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Randall Fowler


Oct 4, 2023 - 23 min

On the Trail with:
Rebel Rabbit

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by one of the co-owners of Rebel Rabbit, Billy Goldsmith. Billy talks about the idea of Rebel Rabbit seltzers as an alternative to alcohol, the science behind their Delta-9 infused beverages, and what the company's hope for the future is as they strive to grow with Greenville's manufacturing industry.

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Rebel Rabbit


Sep 27, 2023 - 19 min

On the Trail with:
Jay Baker

On this episode of The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin gets the day started at Unity Park with Jay Baker, a long time Greenville resident, photographer, athlete, and entertainer. Listen in to see how Jay combines his love of photography with his love of running here in the Upstate!

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Jay Baker


Sep 20, 2023 - 28 min

On the Trail with:
Grant Cox

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin hits the trail with Grant Cox - former Clemson Baseball player, motivational speaker, and Greenville native. Grant shares his powerful story about overcoming struggles and how that has impacted him today.

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Grant Cox


Sep 13, 2023 - 31 min

On the Trail with:
Travelers Rest
Farmer's Market

This week on The Upstate Trail Walks, Grffin heads to Travelers Rest to meet with part of the team behind the Farmers Market, Jessica Mullen. Jessica shares everything that the organization offers and how it impacts everyone in the community, from the farmers and business owners, to neighbors and visitors to the area!

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Travelers Rest Farmer's Market


Sep 6, 2023 - 21 min

On the Trail with:
Kite Hill Brewing

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin walks and talks with Bryon Leggett, one of the owner's of Clemson's first brewery - Kite Hill Brewing. Bryon shares how he met his business partner Bobby while they were students and how years later they decided to head back to Tiger Town to open up a brewery.

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Kite Hill Brewing

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