Greenwood man convicted for 2012 shooting
Keldrick Demond Andrews was convicted yesterday in connection with a shooting that occurred in 2012 on Central Avenue in the City of Greenwood. Andrews pled guilty to Assault and Battery of a High...
View ArticleNinety Six School Board held open forum on TB Crisis; doesn't inform public
The Greenwood School District 52 Board of Trustees unexpectedly announced at the beginning of their scheduled meeting that they would be reading a statement and yielding questions from the public...
View ArticleDHEC calls Ninety Six TB outbreak a 'massive investigation'
NINETY SIX – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control said Friday that the Ninety Six tuberculosis outbreak is a “massive investigation’ and “will not be over quickly.”
View ArticleCountybank promotes two to Vice President
Upstate, SC - Countybank is pleased to announce that William (Bill) P. Jenkins, III and Angelia V. Simpson were both recently promoted to the position of Vice President. Jenkins has served as...
View ArticleLt. Scott Hanks of the Laurens County Sheriff's Office to assume new position...
After nearly 15 years of service with the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Scott Hanks is leaving to assume a position with the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office in the Lowcountry.
View Article'Fun' Seminar for Caregivers of Older Adults set for June 13
A “fun and informative” seminar to help caregivers care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s Disease, be aware of products and services available to them, and understand the importance of Livings Wills and...
View ArticleSelf Regional Healthcare Foundation awards three laboratory scholarships
Greenwood , S.C. – The Self Regional Healthcare Foundation has announced three recipients for the 2013 May-Magruder Laboratory Scholarships. Stephanie Braswell, Sabrina Swanerbury and Rebecca Flowers...
View ArticleGPD investigating fight, shooting at club
The Greenwood Police Department is investigating a fight that led to shots being fired, leaving one person injured early Sunday morning.
View ArticleTraffic accident leads to meth arrest
A traffic accident near Fatz Café led to an arrest for distribution of meth after it was discovered that one of the drivers had an active arrest warrant.
View ArticleTeen arrested following drug deal gone wrong
A Hodges teen was arrested in connection with an alleged drug deal that turned into a burglary and armed robbery last week.
View ArticleGreenwood School Board approves wireless upgrades for future demands
Greenwood School District 50 Superintendent Darrell Johnson recognized several recipients of special awards first during the Board of Trustees regularly scheduled meeting on June 10, 2013. Elizabeth...
View ArticleGreenwood Genetic Center Technologist presents at National Meeting
Greenwood , SC – Teresa Thompson, Supervisor and Laboratory Technologist at the Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC), was invited to present at the Association of Genetic Technologists Annual Meeting in Las...
View ArticleVolunteers needed for Festival of Flowers events
Volunteers are needed for several events during this year’s Festival of Flowers. The events include the tennis tournament on June 22 & 23, 5K run June 22, Arts and Craft Show June 21 & 22 and...
View ArticleLander College of Education receives high marks in reaccreditation review
GREENWOOD - Lander University’s College of Education has been reaccredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). James Cibulka, president of the Council, said...
View ArticleNinety Six School District to pay for student & staff TB testing
The Superintendent of Ninety Six School District Mark Petersen announced today that the district will cover the testing cost of any student and staff member who wishes to be tested for TB. "It has come...
View ArticleDHEC releases additional TB testing results
According to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) their investigation of the tuberculosis outbreak in Ninety Six has been going on since March 8, 2013 inside and outside the...
View ArticleSelf Regional's Montgomery Center for Family Medicine donates $2,635 to...
Greenwood , S.C. – Self Regional’s Montgomery Center for Family Medicine recently donated $2,635 to Greenwood School District 50 after conducting an annual sports physical clinic on April 28 and 29 for...
View ArticleMan charged in connection with burglary
A Greenwood man is facing charges after police say he entered a home in Hodges and stole about $3,000 worth of various items from the home.
View ArticleJob Opportunities available in Laurens County
There will be two opportunities to find jobs next week with D&W Fine Pack and Norbord both having job fairs in Laurens County. D&W is located off Interstate 385 near Fountain Inn while...
View ArticleSouth Carolina Leath Chapter Association Gang Workshop
The South Carolina Leath Chapter Association sponsored a Gang Workshop at Leath Correctional Institution. The Gang Workshop was very informative which gave information on the widespread issue that is...
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