Event to focus youth on sports, not violence
In an effort to steer today’s youth away from violence, several individuals are stepping up to host a sporting event for kids. Lee Knight, CEO of Self-Made Productions along with Antonio Hackett CEO...
View ArticleGCSO investigating armed robbery
***UPDATE*** The Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that occurred about 2:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon at the Shell station on the corner of W. Alexander Road and Bypass...
View ArticleJo'Noah's Story: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit A Life-Saver for Babies
Greenwood, S.C. - Theresa Peterson of Greenwood was just 23 weeks pregnant when her son, Jo’Noah, was born. She had just gone for an ultrasound two weeks before, and had watched the computer screen to...
View ArticleHaircuts for Hope
Greenwood, SC – This week, clients of Project Hope got treated to a day at the salon, through an effort between the non-profit and Cypress Hair and Nail Studio. The clients – homeless individuals with...
View ArticleGreenwood Motorcycle Club Donates to Hospice House
Greenwood, SC – Greenwood Motorcycle Club recently presented a $1,400 donation to HospiceCare of the Piedmont’s Hospice House. All of the money was raised from their ongoing can drive.
View ArticleMeth lab discovered at traffic checkpoint
Police discovered a meth lab in the trunk of a vehicle at a traffic checkpoint being conducted at the intersection of Highway 67 and County Line Road Thursday night.
View ArticleRenovations at Self Regional Medical Center
Self Regional Healthcare is investing in sign ificant facility improvements at its Greenwood campus over the next two years. In some cases, clinical departments will relocate to allow for construction...
View ArticleMaking a difference
GREENWOOD- Lee Knight and Randy Bradfield explained that they have had a long-lasting desire to make a difference in the lives of youth within Greenwood County.
View ArticleCircus Stella comes to Piedmont Tech
GREENWOOD- When Dextre Tripp started performing in circus’s over 25 years ago, he was just a juggler, wanting to find something that set himself apart from other performers. Mission accomplished.
View ArticleStar Fort Pond Dam to undergo repairs in May
Ninety Six, South Carolina - The National Park Service recently awarded a $325,000 contract to International Public Works, LLC of North Charleston, South Carolina for the repair of the Star Fort Pond...
View ArticleHospiceCare of the Piedmont to host "Improving Care for Veterans Facing...
Greenwood , SC - Hospice Care of the Piedmont will host the Hospice Foundation of America's 20th annual National Bereavement Videoconference April 26, 2013 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Tower Pointe...
View ArticleCommunity invited to special Cancer presentation
Self Regional Healthcare is inviting the community to a special community presentation led by four local physicians to discuss three of the most common types of cancer—breast cancer, prostate cancer...
View ArticleCity Council rejects Sunnyside development plan
GREENWOOD — City Council voted unanimously Monday to reject a zoning change and overlay request for the property known as Sunnyside. A number of people spoke in opposition to the changes during a...
View ArticleGreenwood District 50 School Board approves preliminary budget for upcoming...
The Greenwood District 50 School Board of Trustees met in a two and a half hour meeting Monday night, with the primary business at hand being the budget for the 2013-2014 school year.
View ArticleTrial to start in molestation case
The trial of an alleged child molester is set to begin today at the Greenwood County Courthouse.
View ArticleCounty Council raises concerns about phasing out sirens
GREENWOOD — The decision by county officials to phase out the current emergency siren warning system drew concerns from County Council during its Tuesday meeting.
View ArticleMatch Your Mission
GREENWOOD- In 2010, Shonna Vines was part of a group that participated in monthly servant hood projects that took place throughout Greenwood County. After being inspired to take the event to a “bigger...
View ArticleBPW presents annual awards
The Business Professional Women Club of Greenwood honored the recipients of their annual awards with a reception at the Greenwood Country Club.
View ArticleSuspect charged in attempted Uptown burglaries
Police have charged a man in connection with the attempted burglary of 18 Uptown Greenwood businesses that occurred over the weekend.
View ArticleVolunteer training for ESL at the Greenwood County Library
The Greenwood County Library will offer training this month for people wishing to volunteer with the library’s Adult ESL program, Second Start @ Your Library. It is a two day training held at the...
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