GPRD season gets under way

This past week the Greenville Parks and Recreation Department officially opened spring baseball and softball season in Greenville. The Dixie ball leagues of Darlings, Mite, Angels, Minor, Ponytails and Ozone held opening ceremonies this week. Pictured are the Dixie Angels softball league and Dixie Minor baseball league at a joint opening ceremony on Tuesday, April 3. City Councilman Boris Thigpen was graced with the honor of throwing out the first pitch. (Bruce Branum | The Standard)