Upper Savannah Job Fair is Wednesday; Event Celebrating 10-Year Anniversary
Ten years ago, the Upper Savannah Council of Governments workforce development staff and its partners came together to organize the first Upper Savannah Job Fair held Oct. 1, 2003, at what was then...
View ArticleOktoberfest set to hit Oregon Avenue
The 2013 Oktoberfest cleared its final hurdle last week as Greenwood City Council voted to allow the consumption of alcohol along Oregon Avenue as part of the festival.
View ArticlePretty In Pink 2013 becomes a 'Funraiser' for Breast Cancer
Pretty in Pink, the area’s largest breast cancer awareness celebration, is back for a third year with a revamped program that is designed to help screen low-income women for breast cancer. The event...
View ArticleCharge added after man allegedly used brother's name
A man who was arrested and charged with manufacturing methamphetamines is facing an additional charge of giving a false name to police after GCSO officials say he provided his brother’s name and date...
View ArticleThe Southern Experience Band returns to Greenwood
A lot has changed for The Southern Experience Band since they launched a nationwide tour in Greenwood in April. The band was recently signed by an international talent company and took home the...
View ArticleNinety Six National Historic Site changes operating hours
Ninety Six National Historic Site will implement an operational change beginning Sunday, September 29. Since March, the Visitor Center has been closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Visitor use...
View ArticleBelcher returns to face charges
Fredrick Belcher, Jr., one of five men accused of beating and robbing a man at gunpoint in April, returned to Greenwood Wednesday to face his charges.
View ArticlePiedmont Health Group aims to help veterans
On Veterans Day, we honor those who have served our country; however, their courage and service has come with a cost for some veterans. According to the National Center for PTSD, Department of...
View ArticleHonoring the best, 2013 Veterans Day Parade
Every year on the 11th of November we take the opportunity as a Nation to thank those who have dedicated their lives to protecting our freedom. Today our community honored those brave men and women...
View ArticleMan charged with sexually assaulting two children
A man is facing multiple criminal sexual conduct charges after investigators say he sexually assaulted a boy under 6 and a girl less than 16 years of age. According to reports from the Greenwood...
View ArticleLawton headed to PC
Haley Lawton, who has been the starting catcher for the Greenwood High School softball team since her freshman year, signed a letter of intent Monday morning to continue her softball career at...
View ArticleMan, mother facing charges after alleged CDV incident
A man and his mother were arrested over the weekend following an alleged criminal domestic violence incident.
View ArticleTuesday afternoon fire claims mobile home
A fire Tuesday afternoon destroyed a mobile home on Pine Ridge Drive, just off of Dixie Drive.
View ArticleLocal Golf Club "The Links at Stoney Point" Continues to Grow
A crowd of members gathered by the chipping practice area this afternoon at Stoney Point. Guests chatted excitedly about the near constant growth The Links has experienced since Jim and Denise Medford...
View Article"Starbarks" successfully supports local Humane Society
Over thirty dogs and their respective families turned out at Starbucks on Saturday for "Starbarks," a supply drive event to benefit the Humane Society of Greenwood. Each dog received a free Puppacino...
View ArticleHospiceCare of the Piedmont Hosts "Handling the Holidays" Workshop
As the holidays approach, many of us will gather with family and friends. More often than not, these gatherings will include reminiscences about loved ones, re-telling of funny family stories, and the...
View ArticleWorkers recognize wastewater treatment facility improvements
Greenwood Metropolitan District Commissioners, employees and representatives from Davis & Floyd, Inc. dedicated a plaque to commemorate improvements at the Wilson Creek Wastewater Treatment...
View ArticleLittle Lamb wins GwdToday's Halloween Costume Contest
Ron 11.5606 Lots of great pictures were entered in GwdToday’s 2013 Best Halloween Costume Contest with hundreds voting to see who will win. Well the votes are in and the winner was clear. Caydence...
View ArticleVCTF investigating shooting at Georgetown Apartments
The Greenwood County Violent Crimes Task Force is investigating a shooting incident which occurred early Wednesday morning at Georgetown Apartments.
View ArticleVCTF investigating double homicide
***UPDATE*** Greenwood County Coroner Sonny Cox has identified the two victims in Wednesday night’s double homicide. The Greenwood County Violent Crimes Task Force is investigating what appears to be a...
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