Kristen Powers, Producer of Documentary, 'Twitch,' Comes to Lander
The film “Twitch,” documenting Durham, N.C., resident Kristen Powers’ genetic testing for Huntington’s Disease, which claimed her mother’s life, was shown Tuesday night at Lander University.
View ArticleBournes support "Unleash The Possibilities" campaign
Ted and Judy Bourne have made a five-year pledge of $25,000 to support the Humane Society's "Unleash The Possibilities" major gifts campaign. The donation will help build and fund the Adoption...
View ArticleCalhoun Falls man sentenced to 15 years for armed bank robbery
Abbeville, S.C. – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Monday that a Calhoun Falls man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to armed bank robbery on Monday morning...
View ArticleGreenwood man arrested for sexually touching a minor
A Greenwood man has been arrested for allegedly having sexually touched a girl under the age of 16. Anthony Dwight Powell, 53 of Greenwood SC was arrested and charged with criminal sexual conduct with...
View ArticleNS Indoor Percussion Ensemble sets goal for National Championship, needs your...
A group of talented kids at Ninety Six High School have proven that a school’s size has no bearing on performing at a high level when it comes to Indoor Percussion.
View ArticleGov. Nikki Haley Urges Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Matthew
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Governor Nikki Haley today issued an executive order declaring a State of Emergency and asked residents to prepare for a potential evacuation of the South Carolina coast in advance...
View ArticleGov. Nikki Haley Announces Evacuation Of Charleston and Beaufort Areas
COLUMBIA, S.C. - As Hurricane Matthew threatens the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of coastal areas in and around Charleston and Beaufort, South Carolina.
View ArticleBelkGives on the Go Mobile Mammography Center to Visit Greenwood, SC the Week...
The BelkGives on the Go Mobile Mammography Center, a 39-foot-long, state-of-the-art screening center on wheels, will stop at Belk stores in Greenwood and Anderson, during the week October 31, 2016...
View ArticleInsurance Corner celebrates one year anniversary
The Greenwood Chamber ambassadors and staff cut a ribbon to celebrate the one year anniversary of Insurance Corner, owned and operated by Koran Smith. They are an independent insurance agency, offering...
View ArticleVoter Registration Deadlines Extended
COLUMBIA, S.C. – All South Carolina voters will now have more time to return voter registration applications for the 2016 General Election. This will provide additional opportunity for citizens to...
View ArticleScience and Mathematics Governor's School Welcomes 4 Greenwood County Students
Hartsville, SC - Four students from Greenwood County has been accepted to the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) in Hartsville. They join students from across South...
View ArticleMcCravy Endorsed By SC Speaker of the House
Amid family, friends and supporters, John McCravy was publicly endorsed by House Speaker Jay Lucas.
View ArticleLander Stages Graduate School/Career Fair
Lander University student Kaitlyn Howard, a psychology major from Charleston, signs up to receive mailings from Winthrop University Graduate School at the Graduate School/Career Fair held recently at...
View ArticleManagement Lessons for Busy Professionals - Topic of Chamber's Women's...
The Greenwood Chamber’s Women’s Leadership Council will feature Lander alumnus and Mt. Carmel native Rozalynn Banks Goodwin on Monday, October 17, 2016 at their “Let’s Talk, Listen & Learn”...
View ArticleD50 Begins United Way Campaign with Brewer Gold
On Monday, September 26th, District 50’s United Way campaign leaders gathered at the United Way Center of Community Care to celebrate the start of another campaign. As school representatives entered,...
View ArticleOne Year In, SC Customers Applaud Duke Solar Rebate
South Carolina homeowners and small businesses have benefitted from big savings on solar energy this year, thanks to a hefty rebate from Duke Power that’s still available. The rebate was introduced one...
View ArticlePet Spotlight shines on Tom and Rocket
It’s time to meet your new best friend, and good ole boy, Tom. At a year old, Tom is a smoky gray tuxedo cat with a stocky medium build. Much like Bo and Luke Duke, with their laid back but...
View ArticleWorkforce Board Offers Training Assistance to Businesses
Employee training can increase productivity and improve quality. Some businesses cut back on training during the recession and have fallen behind. SC Works wants to help local businesses identify state...
View ArticleGreenwood recognized by national awards program
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Top honors for the prestigious 2016 America in Bloom National Awards Program were announced at the annual awards held in Arroyo Grande, Calif. on October 8.
View ArticleStrange golf cart accident claims life of GA woman
On October 8, 2016 a strange accident occurred as several people were riding a golf cart that claimed the life of one woman from Savannah GA.
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