Pit bulls in recent attacks both had history of violence
Greenwood County was rocked to its core when a woman was killed by a pit bull on January 8. Less than a week later, on January 14, another pit bull attacked a 6-year-old girl, who received 10 stitches...
View ArticlePERFECT STORM
GREENWOOD, SC – A power outage across Uptown Greenwood might have shut the lights out at Sundance Gallery, but it did little to deter the crowd gathered at Music on Maxwell from enjoying a fantastic...
View ArticleAccident causes traffic delays
GREENWOOD, SC - A two car collision on the 72 Bypass in Greenwood resulted in delays for some commuters Friday morning as traffic was backed up in both directions during the busiest part of the morning...
View ArticleComing down slowly
GREENWOOD, SC – The smokestack and elevator shaft planned for demolition by explosive at the old Kitson mill site will still take place next week. It will just be a slower process than originally planned.
View ArticleBridal Expo set for Jan. 31 at Piedmont Tech
GREENWOOD — Nita Hozey planned her first wedding more than 40 years ago when she married husband Frank. At the end of this month, Hozey’s business, Praise Unlimited Weddings, will co-sponsor with...
View ArticleSouth Carolinians urged to avoid scammers
Whether it’s a caller saying you’ve won a prize, an inheritance or an email with an authentic-looking check, there are those out there who want your money or identity...
View ArticleWomen attend Staggs' CWP class
Recently, a group of women attended one of Ron Staggs’ “all female” Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP) classes, which, according to several students who attended, allows the women to take the class in a...
View ArticleQuarters that Cure
GREENWOOD, SC - The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life has a program which consists of distributing 35 mm film canisters donated by Fuji Film (they hold $6.50 worth of quarters). Quarters That...
View ArticleGPD investigating shooting
GREENWOOD, SC – The Greenwood Police Department is investigating a shooting that left two people injured at about 8 p.m. Saturday night.
View ArticleLake Greenwood Trust Fund finally put to rest
GREENWOOD, SC – The now defunct Lake Greenwood Trust Fund caused many residents of Greenwood County to again question their leadership. When all was said and done, however, the administration and the...
View ArticleLittle River Multicultural Complex to mark five-year anniversary
Sunday, Jan. 20, marked the official five-year anniversary of the Little River Multicultural Complex and that milestone will be celebrated at 4 p.m. this coming Sunday, Jan. 27.
View ArticleFight leads to arrest over alleged rape
GREENWOOD, SC – A man was arrested for allegedly attempting to rape a woman early Sunday morning after police were called out for a fight in progress.
View ArticleMan arrested on multiple charges following chase
GREENWOOD, SC – A man was arrested after he allegedly attempted to attack a woman with a knife and a short foot chase with police.
View ArticleFULL OF COMPASSION
GREENWOOD, SC – What started as the vision of one man here in Greenwood 25 years ago changed the lives of 72 homeowners and countless volunteers and staff. For that service, the Greenwood Area Habitat...
View ArticleArrest made in connection with shooting at Dreams
GREENWOOD, SC – An arrest has been made in connection with a shooting that occurred at Dreams nightclub last Wednesday morning.
View ArticleDEU arrests two men with mushrooms, hash, marijuana
GREENWOOD, SC – The Greenwood Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) released information on Wednesday that they arrested two that they reportedly found in possession of more than four pounds of marijuana, more...
View ArticleGPD investigating second shooting this week
GREENWOOD, SC – The Greenwood Police Department is investigating the second shooting inside the city limits in the past week and the third in Greenwood County.
View ArticleVehicle engulfed in flames after wreck
GREENWOOD, SC – A vehicle was engulfed in flames Thursday morning after a wreck that occurred on Emerald Road near the intersection of Pinsonville Road just before 8 a.m.
View ArticleCollision at Hwy 702 and Hwy 246 leaves one injured
GREENWOOD, SC – A collision around 8 a.m. Thursday morning at the intersection of Hwy 702 and Hwy 246 left one man injured.
View ArticleEmerald Baptist to host Honor Flight fundraiser
GREENWOOD, SC – Emerald Baptist Church will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit Honor Flight Upstate, an organization whose mission is to fly WWII veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorial in...
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