Second suspect arrested in armed robbery
The Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the second suspect wanted in connection with the alleged armed robbery of a local payday loan business.
View ArticleInfrastructure committee set to begin evaluations
With a rating system in place and several categories in which to place projects, the infrastructure committee is set to begin evaluating nearly $80 million in projects for a potential capital project...
View ArticleNettles win GwdToday 2016 Valentine's Cutest Couple Contest
It was a clear and decisive win with almost 900 votes going to Margaret and Justin Nettles' picture to win our 2016 Valentines Cutest Couple contest.
View ArticleHeidi Cruz to make stop at Lander University
Heidi Cruz, wife of Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, will make a stop at Lander University on Monday, Feb. 15, for a meet-and-greet with the university community.
View ArticleGCSO launches Citizens Academy
The Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a new program designed to acquaint residents of Greenwood County with the operation of the county’s largest law enforcement agency.
View ArticlePiedmont Technical College Hosts Adventure to Antarctica
Piedmont Technical College is hosting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the last great wilderness that is Antarctica.
View ArticleWife of presidential candidate Ted Cruz pays a campaign visit to Lander
Heidi Cruz, wife of Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, visited the Lander University campus today, five days before the South Carolina Republican primary. Mrs. Cruz met with members of...
View ArticleWashington Internship gives Lander student new career perspectives
Lander University student Megan Hughes, of Anderson, spent a semester in Washington last fall and she describes it as “a life changing experience.” Hughes, who is a senior majoring in sociology with a...
View ArticleMan faces array of charges following alleged carjacking
A Greenwood man was arrested over the weekend after police say he stole a woman’s car, dragging her alongside the vehicle in the process.
View ArticleCommittee makes recommendation on lake master plan
An ad hoc committee appointed by Greenwood County Council Chairman Steve Brown on Tuesday made a recommendation on how to proceed with implementation of the plan.
View ArticleToros Spring 2016 Recreation Soccer Season.
Toros Spring 2016 Recreation Soccer Season. Age Appropriate Training and 3v3 League Play! For Boys and Girls aged 4-12 years old. Season: February 22-April 25 Cost: $75 Where: Toros Soccer Fields...
View ArticleGPD officer blocks traffic, saves dog
It was just an average day at work for a Greenwood police officer until he came upon an injured dog lying in the middle of the road.
View ArticleInfrastructure committee begins reviewing projects
After meeting twice to establish the process they will use to review and rate all the projects before them, the Infrastructure Committee on Tuesday began vetting projects for a possible capital...
View ArticleCarson visits Greenwood Genetic Center
Ben Carson, a Republican presidential hopeful toured the Greenwood Genetic Center Wednesday afternoon ahead of the Republican primary scheduled for Saturday.
View ArticleTyler named commander of GCSO Community Services
Greenwood County Sheriff Tony Davis has announced a new commander for GCSO’s Community Services Division following the retirement of former commander Capt. Dale Kittles.
View ArticleMan charged in assault on pregnant woman
A Greenwood man is facing charges after authorities say he and at least one other person assaulted a pregnant woman.
View ArticleCrack dealer sentenced to 17 years in prison
A Clinton man was sentenced to 17 years in prison for selling crack cocaine following a two-day trial at the Laurens County Courthouse.
View ArticleMan arrested after reportedly striking officer with vehicle
A Greenwood man was arrested after police say he struck an officer with his vehicle in an attempt to flee from a traffic stop.
View ArticleHigh school students to compete in Greenville regional mock trial competition
Twelve schools will compete in the annual SC Bar Greenville Regional High School Mock Trial Competition on Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Greenville County Courthouse located at 305 E. North St. in...
View ArticleGPD searching for suspect in bank robbery
The Greenwood Police Department is searching for a suspect in a bank robbery that occurred Thursday afternoon.
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