Gov. Nikki Haley Signs Bill Creating Domestic Violence Fatality Review...
Governor Nikki Haley today signed into law H.4666, a bill that establishes a Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee in each of the 16 Solicitor Circuits. Legislation formalizing a fatality...
View ArticleMan arrested after DEU finds active meth lab
Agents with the Greenwood County Drug Enforcement Unit on Tuesday discovered an active meth lab in Hodges while serving arrest warrants on a man.
View ArticleDavis files for re-election
Greenwood County Sheriff Tony Davis filed for re-election Tuesday, seeking his third term as the county’s top law enforcement official.
View ArticleCox files for re-election as Greenwood County Coroner
Greenwood County Coroner Sonny Cox filed for re-election Wednesday and officially kicked off his campaign for a second term in office.
View ArticleGCSO, PTC host Autism training
The Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the Piedmont Technical College Department of Criminal Justice and the South Carolina Autism Society to host a training seminar on how to deal with...
View ArticleFour Lander legends to be inducted into Peach Belt's inaugural Hall of Fame...
Four Lander University sports legends will be among the 25 inaugural Peach Belt Conference Hall of Fame inductees when induction ceremonies are held as part of the PBC's 25th Anniversary, Tuesday, May...
View ArticleDonations to The Greenwood Promise continue to roll in
The Greenwood Promise, an initiative that will give every student in Greenwood the opportunity to attend college, recently received two large donations from a local business and a local family.
View ArticleSheriff receives ear protection from The Hearing & Balance Center of...
On March 16, 2016, The Hearing & Balance Center of Greenwood ENT donated foam earplugs to the Greenwood County Sheriffs Office for their use during firearm training. Police officers are regularly...
View ArticlePTC College Fair Highlights Bridge and Transfer Partnerships
More than 30 colleges and universities were in attendance recently at a College Transfer Fair sponsored by Piedmont Technical College. The fair was provided to give students information on special...
View ArticleCounty considering funding for Veterans Center
Greenwood County Council on Tuesday continued their discussion of funding options for the new plaza in front of the Greenwood County Veterans Center.
View ArticleStumbo seeks second term as chief prosecutor for 8th Circuit
Eighth Circuit Solicitor David Stumbo, Greenwood native and resident of the Mountville community of Laurens County, announced on Thursday afternoon that he is seeking re-election for a second term.
View ArticleGreenwood Looking Forward to Hosting Masters Patrons
Ask any hotelier or restaurateur in Greenwood about “Masters Week”, and they will quickly respond with excitement that their businesses truly benefit from the many visitors who frequent the area as...
View ArticleWoman sentenced to three years in fatal hit and run
A woman was sentenced Thursday afternoon to three years in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of reckless homicide in connection with the 2014 death of a 40-year-old Greenwood man.
View ArticleGreenwood man killed in skiing accident
A Greenwood man was killed Saturday afternoon while skiing at a Colorado resort, according to a news release from the San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office.
View ArticleRecital to Feature Joey McClain
The public is invited to Greenwood’s First Presbyterian Church this Sunday at 4 p.m. for a senior recital featuring trombonist Joey McClain.
View ArticleSC Bar Young Lawyers host Cinderella Project boutique in Greenwood
The SC Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) is sponsoring its 15th annual Cinderella Project, which provides gently worn formal, bridesmaid and prom dresses for young women who lack the financial...
View ArticleMan charged in robbery of convenience store
A Greenwood man has been charged in connection with the armed robbery of a local convenience store that occurred early Saturday morning.
View ArticleCosentino officially inaugurated as 12th president of Lander
Lander University officially inaugurated Rich Cosentino as the 12th president of Lander University during an inauguration ceremony Monday afternoon at Finis Horne Arena.
View ArticleCouncil splits on road paving list
In what turned into a fairly heated discussion, Greenwood City Council discussed – and narrowly approved – a list of roads for paving to submit to the County Transportation Committee.
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