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GGC Joins Rare Disease Advocates at SC State House Event
The Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC) participated in an event at the SC State House in Columbia on Thursday to raise awareness for patients and families impacted by rare diseases
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Petsmart supports HSOG
Petsmart held a supply drive for the Humane Society of Greenwood asking customers if they would contribute toward the purchase of items for the animal shelter. Over 1,000 cans of canned food, 200...
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Council to consider new industrial park
Greenwood County Council will hold a public hearing Monday afternoon to consider the purchase of nearly 150 acres of land along U.S. 25 N. to be used for a future industrial park.
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Circus is Coming! Mar 5 & 6
Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, children of all ages: Get ready for the 2015 Spectacular presented by Walker Events, Inc. The all new and exciting rendition featuring Acrobats, Aerialists,...
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Parisi Farms makes donation to Food Bank
New Uptown Market Manager Stephanie Turner wanted the new farmer’s market to be more than just a place to get food. On Monday, Turner’s vision became reality as Parisi Farms dropped off a donation of...
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City commits to railroad restoration
Greenwood City Council voted Monday to fully fund the restoration of the outside of the railroad cars at the Railroad Historical Center.
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GCSO makes arrest in gun theft
The Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in the February theft of more than a dozen guns valued at more than $15,000.
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Bartanus Recognized with Innovator of the Year Award
Lisa Bartanus, corporate training director in Continuing Education at Piedmont Technical College, has been awarded the A. Wade Martin Innovator of the Year Award from the South Carolina Technical...
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Dr. Richard Cosentino selected as President of Lander University
Dr. Richard Cosentino, vice chancellor for Finance and Administration at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Pembroke, has been named president of Lander University.
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Council passes second reading of zoning ordinance
Greenwood County Council met Tuesday afternoon and passed the second reading of an ordinance that would amend the county zoning ordinances in the commercial and industrial categories.
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Woman charged in theft from former employer
A Greenwood woman was arrested Tuesday after police say she stole more than $20,000 from her former employer.
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Coroner's Office receives international accreditation
Greenwood County Coroner Sonny Cox had two goals when he took over the Coroner’s office in 2013: complete his Medical Legal Death Investigator certification and obtain international accreditation for...
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Man arrested in connection with theft at Wal-Mart
A Greenwood man was arrested Wednesday after authorities say he walked out of Wal-Mart with nearly $1,200 worth of merchandise without paying.
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Council hears presentation on GMOs
Greenwood County Council on Tuesday heard a presentation from a citizen of Greenwood County petitioning the governing body to implement a ban on genetically modified foods.
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Greenwood man facing drug charges
A Greenwood man is facing drug charges following a Tuesday afternoon traffic stop.
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Women's Leadership Upstate Conference 2015 to feature Pre-Conference...
The Women’s Leadership Upstate Conference committee is excited to announce plans for its second annual Pre-Conference event featuring a Networking Reception and Presentation on Confidence, Courage...
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PAHRA confirm 2015 Board of Directors
Piedmont Area Human Resource Association (PAHRA) recently met at Piedmont Technical College and confirmed its Board of Directors for 2015.
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GGC Welcomes Affymetrix CEO, Frank Witney, to Celebrate Firsts
Affymetrix, Inc, headquartered in Santa Clara, CA partnered with the Greenwood Genetic Center in 2011 for assistance with clinical validation trials for their CytoScan Dx product. The result of this...
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Council moves forward with historic property ordinance
Greenwood County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved second reading of an ordinance that would provide a special tax assessment for rehabilitated historic properties.
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Severe Weather Awareness Week and CodeRED
Governor Nikki Haley has proclaimed that South Carolina Severe Weather Awareness Week for 2015 will be observed March 8 – 14. Please click and read this very important information and about Greenwood...
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