Leath helps cancer victims during holidays
The SCCA Leath Chapter was in the Spirit of giving. The Leath Chapter understands the true meaning of the holiday season. In their view the holiday season should be about giving to others. It is...
View ArticleCounty gets clean audit report
Greenwood County Council received an unmodified opinion from auditing firm Elliot Davis during their regular meeting Tuesday evening.
View ArticleGreenwood man charged with criminal sexual conduct
A Greenwood man is facing a charge of third degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor following a report he fondled a girl under the age of 16.
View ArticleFormer Wildcat to play for NCAA Div. II National Championship
When Parker Murray arrived at Lenoir-Rhyne University in 2009, he found himself in what he described as an average football program. Five years later, Murray finds himself as the centerpiece of an...
View ArticleNoah's Ark Preschool donates to HospiceCare
Noah’s Ark Preschool has the tradition of a “Giving Tree” each Christmas by donating to a worthy cause. This year, Noah’s Ark chose HospiceCare of the Piedmont’s Hospice House to help supply items...
View ArticleChristmas toys distributed to needy children in 8th Circuit
The Eighth Circuit Solicitor’s Intervention Programs are designed to give a second chance to first-time offenders of non-violent crimes. These programs consist of counseling, education, community...
View ArticleGenetic Center honors employees
The Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC) recently honored employees who reached a milestone anniversary with the Center in 2013. GGC Director, Dr. Steve Skinner, and Human Resources manager, Janet Still,...
View ArticleMorningside recognizes employees of the year
With over 200 people present for Morningside’s family night two employees were honored as employee of the year. Jessica Ervin of Greenwood was named the Employee of the Year for 2013. Ervin also...
View ArticleGCSO holds first annual Shop with a Cop
It is not often that police officers are seen crying. They dedicate their lives to protecting their community and dealing with all the ugliness society has to offer. But one thing can pull on even the...
View ArticleQDMA holds first hunt at Puckett Homestead
The Quality Deer Management Association, an organization that began right here in South Carolina, held their first hunt, this one for kids, on their new property, the Puckett Homestead.
View ArticleHumane Society working to reduce animal population
Fifty-two male cats will no longer be contributing to the animal overpopulation problem in our community. The Humane Society of Greenwood hosted their first "Male Cat Neuter-A-Thon" on December 18,...
View ArticleGreenwood Family YMCA selected for Signature Program Launch
The YMCA of the USA has a number of special ‘signature’ programs within their three focus areas of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. As a Movement of 2,700 YMCAs working...
View ArticleBallentine and Toyota team up to provide scholarship aid to Lander
Lander University’s scholarship program has received a $5,000 boost from Ballentine Toyota in Greenwood and Toyota Motors USA. Bal Ballentine, owner of the dealership bearing his name, donated $2,500...
View ArticleTraffic stop leads to arrest of Greenwood man
A traffic stop Saturday afternoon ended with a Greenwood man facing a drug charge after police reportedly found a large amount of marijuana in his vehicle.
View ArticleCounty adopts new boundary line policy for lake properties
Over the course of the last several years issues with boundary line agreements on Lake Greenwood became a contentious issue. Earlier this year, members of council expressed their displeasure with the...
View ArticleMan facing charge after allegedly pointing gun at girlfriend
A Troy man is facing a charge of pointing and presenting a firearm at a person after police were called to the victim’s residence early Saturday morning.
View ArticleMaking a Difference
The last 25 years for Robbie Strickland have been quite the journey. Strickland, who was an admitted drug and alcohol addict for over 25 years, finally overcame the addiction three years ago. Once...
View ArticleSC budget staffers visit school
South Carolina legislative and budget staff members received a tour of John de la Howe School in McCormick during a visit Dec. 19. Pictured from left are Grant Gibson, who works with the S.C. Senate...
View ArticleMerry Christmas from GwdToday
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View ArticleShowing Love
Ten years ago, Rick Hendricks attended Northside Baptist Church’s annual “Shake N Shine” camp, a weeklong event in which volunteers from the church accompanied at risk youth from Greenwood county to...
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