Focus on the Upstate - Allergies in the Upstate

Matthew speaks with Allergist and Immunologist Dr. John Pulcini with Prisma Health Acadia in Greenville about why allergies feel so bad in the area, why allergy seasons have actually gotten longer in recent years, and how you can protect yourself if you suffer from notable pollen allergies during t…

Focus on the Upstate - Disability Rights South Carolina

Matthew speaks with Disability Rights South Carolina Voting & Public Policy Coordinator Macy Adams about the importance of voting and accessibility for those with disabilities to exercise this right. She explains what regulations polling places need to meet, how South Carolina stands in meeting tho…

Focus on the Upstate - SC Institute of Medicine & Public Health

Matthew Causey speaks with SC Institute of Medicine & Public Health Executive Director Maya Pack on the month of her 15th year at the organization about the research and assistance in medical-centric legislation the organization has done in her time there. You can find more on the organization here.

Focus on the Upstate - Heart Health

Matthew Causey speaks with Prisma Health Cardiologist Dr. Steven Maurides about heart health during National Heart Health Month.

Focus on the Upstate - USC SNAP-Ed's 5210 SC Program

Matthew Causey speaks with USC SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator Ashley Page Brookhart about the recently-launched nutrition and health initiative 5210 SC program. She also shares several resources for parents wanting to get their kids eating healthy and being active. Find out more on the initiative here.

Focus on the Upstate - Upstate Scams Alert

Matthew Causey speaks with Oconee County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Master Deputy Jimmy Watt about ongoing phone scams in the community, how to recognize them as scams and avoid them, and what you should do if you fall victim to a scam yourself.

Focus on the Upstate - Winter Health and Safety

Matthew Causey speaks with Prisma Health's Dr. Jeremy Byrd, an Internal Medicine and Pediatrics-Certified Physician, about how you can keep safe and healthy during wintery weather as well as in the kitchen during the holiday season.

Focus on the Upstate - Greenville County Historic & Natural Resources Trust

Matthew Causey speaks with Alex Reynolds, the Communications Chair of the Greenville County Historic & Natural Resources Trust, about a newly-planned nature park coming to Greenville. They discuss why maintaining natural and historic lands and locations is important, what the organization has done …

Focus on the Upstate - Greenville Housing Fund

Matthew Causey speaks with Greenville Housing Fund President and CEO Bryan Brown about the growing issue of homelessness in Greenville and the Upstate as a whole, as well as the services that are available to those in need.

Focus on the Upstate - Heroes Softball Game

Matthew Causey talks with Detective Michael Dean of the Greenville Police Department and Erik Lindberg of the Greenville Fire Department, the two captains of the teams for the Heroes Softball Game. The game is part of a charity event raising money for the Shriners Children's Hospital of Greenville.