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Anne Springs Close, November 15, 1925 – August 20, 2021

August 20, 2021 Comments Off on Anne Springs Close, November 15, 1925 – August 20, 2021

Anne Springs Close, a noted conservationist, philanthropist and the last living person to have flown across the Atlantic aboard the German airship Hindenburg, died on Friday, August 20th Fort Mill,…

Update on Anne Springs Close

August 20, 2021 Comments Off on Update on Anne Springs Close

Anne Springs Close returned to her home of 72 years yesterday afternoon and died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family. Details regarding a memorial service, at which time the…

Anne S. Close and Gracie Close Sustain Injuries in Accident at White Homestead

August 17, 2021 Comments Off on Anne S. Close and Gracie Close Sustain Injuries in Accident at White Homestead

Both Remain in Stable Condition Undergoing Further Medical Treatment On the afternoon of Monday, August 16th, Anne Springs Close Greenway founder and namesake, Anne Close, and daughter Gracie Close (Leavenworth,…

Greenway Speaker Series Returns with Documentary Screening of Overland

August 11, 2021 Comments Off on Greenway Speaker Series Returns with Documentary Screening of Overland

A Breathtaking Journey across Four Continents, Three Extraordinary People Practice Ancient Art of Hunting to Connect with Natural World and Feed their Inner Wild How can we connect to our…

Leroy Springs & Co. Names New Incoming President & CEO, John J. Gordon

June 18, 2021 Comments Off on Leroy Springs & Co. Names New Incoming President & CEO, John J. Gordon

Company Commitment to Preserving Access to Recreation & Education Remains Forefront This week, Leroy Springs & Company, Inc. (LSC) Board of Directors announced the appointment of John J. Gordon, current…

Leroy Springs & Co. President & CEO Timothy W. Patterson to Retire After Nearly Two Decades

May 28, 2021 Comments Off on Leroy Springs & Co. President & CEO Timothy W. Patterson to Retire After Nearly Two Decades

Tenure Leaves a Lasting Legacy of Preserving Access to Recreation & Education Fort Mill based Leroy Springs & Company, Inc. announced this week the upcoming retirement of President and CEO…

2012 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year to speak at Greenway event on May 15

May 3, 2021 Comments Off on 2012 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year to speak at Greenway event on May 15

Jennifer Pharr Davis,  2012 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, visits the Anne Springs Close Greenway on May 15th at 6:15pm for an evening of inspiration and encouragement as she…

Greenway Receives $8,500 to Fund Afterschool on the Greenway

April 30, 2021 Comments Off on Greenway Receives $8,500 to Fund Afterschool on the Greenway

The Anne Springs Close Greenway has secured a grant from Duke Energy Foundation for $8,500 in support of the Afterschool on the Greenway program, which includes homework help and tutoring…

Local Clean-Up Efforts Collect Almost a Ton of Trash

April 24, 2021 Comments Off on Local Clean-Up Efforts Collect Almost a Ton of Trash

During the Anne Springs Close Greenway’s Earth Day Celebration weekend, a team of 141 volunteers hit the streets ready to collect trash around Fort Mill and along Steele Creek in…

Anne Springs Close Greenway Celebrates Fifth Annual “Love the Greenway Month”

March 30, 2021 Comments Off on Anne Springs Close Greenway Celebrates Fifth Annual “Love the Greenway Month”

Celebrate April is Love the Greenway Month and the culmination of the 25th anniversary of the Anne Springs Close Greenway including a full line up of programs and activities  Text…