Free Ask-A-Lawyer web chats next week
The SC Bar Ask-A-Lawyer program, which coordinates volunteer lawyers in a regional effort to assist the public with its legal questions, will host statewide web chats next week on Monday, Feb. 8, from...
View ArticleCox announces reelection bid
Greenwood County Coroner Sonny Cox has announced his intention to seek a second term as the county’s top death investigator.
View ArticleArrest made in armed robbery
An arrest has been made in an armed robbery that occurred on January 15 at a local payday loan business.
View ArticleMan charged with molesting 4-year-old girl
A Greenwood man is in jail after authorities say he molested a 4-year-old girl.
View ArticleGoodwin resigns as auditor
Greenwood County Auditor Keele Goodwin on Wednesday submitted a letter of resignation, which County Manager Toby Chappell accepted Thursday, according to a press release from the county.
View ArticleEHS student wins Google art competition
Everyone has seen the various “doodles” on the Google search engine page, images that capture the imagination and commemorate historic dates. A special needs student at Emerald High School could get...
View ArticleGreenwood Chamber Accepting Nominations for "Women of Excellence" Awards
The Greenwood Chamber’s Women's Leadership Council (WLC) is accepting nominations for the sixth annual "Women of Excellence" awards. These awards will recognize the unique leadership influence of...
View ArticleGreenwood Chamber spotlights Manley Garvin
Manley Garvin is a full service accounting, tax and consulting firm based in Greenwood, South Carolina. The firm provides a wide range of tax, assurance and accounting resource solutions to clients...
View ArticleRecord crowd runs their ice off
Nearly 300 people made their way to Uptown Greenwood Saturday morning despite below freezing temperatures for the Greenwood Chamber’s annual Run Your Ice Off.
View ArticlePiedmont Tech Associates to be Honored at State Conference
Three Piedmont Technical College associates have been named Outstanding Educators for the 2015 – 2016 academic year and will be honored at a statewide conference. The three will join fellow winners...
View ArticleGreenwood Capital Promotes Decker to Director of Equity
Upstate, SC – John R. Decker, CFA ® and a principal owner of Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC, has been promoted to Director of Equity. In this position, Mr. Decker has daily oversight for the...
View ArticleRed Cross relocates to new space in Greenwood
The Greenwood office of the American Red Cross will be open for business on Monday, Feb. 8, in new offices in the United Center for Community Care (UCCC), at 929 Phoenix St., in Greenwood. The move...
View ArticleGCSO makes two additional arrests in Highland Forrest shooting
The Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men in connection with a December shooting at Highland Forrest Apartments.
View ArticleLander Habitat for Humanity Sponsors Fun Run
Greenwood area running enthusiasts are invited to participate in the Hustle for Habitat 5K Fun Run, sponsored by the new Lander University chapter of Habitat for Humanity.
View ArticlePublic safety committee begins reviewing project submissions
One of the five committees tasked with vetting projects for a possible capital project sales tax, also known as a penny tax, on Tuesday began reviewing project applications.
View ArticleMan arrested after reportedly filing false report
A Greenwood man was arrested Tuesday after authorities say he filed a false report claiming his motorcycle had been stolen in order to collect insurance money on the motorcycle.
View ArticleAuction benefits The Museum and Railroad Historical Center
Ann and Jeff Eller of Sharp Facets are donating the proceeds of the Silent Auction held at the store in November to The Museum and Railroad Historical Center. The Auction raised $1709, and the Ellers...
View ArticleChick-fil-A Building Greenwood's Newest Stand-Alone Restaurant
The Chick-fil-A ® Cows have found the perfect “spot” to begin construction on Greenwood’s newest stand-alone Chick-fil-A restaurant which will generate approximately 80 new jobs and bring the chain’s...
View Article12th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade at Wesley Commons
SAVE THE DATE!! The public is invited to attend and participate in the 12th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade celebration at Wesley Commons. Bring your family and friends to spectate, or bring your...
View ArticleLaBorde honored for decade of service to local businesses
A decade ago Len Bornemann stepped down as president and CEO of the Greenwood Chamber and handed the keys over to an energetic and business savvy woman from Louisiana. Ten years later, friends and...
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