City to consider new alcohol ordinance
Greenwood City Council will consider a new alcohol ordinance which will allow events in the city to serve alcohol outside without having to go before council each time.
View ArticleAspiring filmmakers apply today
The Lander University Film Festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, with events at the university and at the Greenwood Community Theatre, in Uptown Greenwood. The day’s activities will include...
View ArticleShort chase leads to arrest
Troopers with S.C. Highway Patrol arrested a Greenwood man following a short chase over the weekend.
View ArticleCounty names new fire coordinator
Greenwood County announced the hiring of a new fire coordinator Monday afternoon.
View ArticleGreenwood man killed in industrial accident
A Greenwood man was killed Saturday in an industrial accident at the Louis Rich plant in Newberry County, according to Newberry County Coroner Craig Newton.
View ArticleSenator Nicholson and HSOG meet to discuss animal protection issues
Senator Floyd Nicholson and representatives of the Humane Society of Greenwood met to discuss animal protection issues in South Carolina, including pending bills: Dangerous Animal Act (H. 3985),...
View ArticleHaley: American dream alive and well in SC
S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley visited Greenwood Tuesday afternoon and touted the progress of jobs and education in South Carolina.
View ArticleWesley Commons resident wins SCAPA Volunteer of the Year Award
The South Carolina Activities Professionals Association (SCAPA) has bestowed upon Ms. Marti Hurst, Wesley Commons Resident, it s coveted “Volunteer of the Year Award” for 2014. Ms. Hurst received the...
View ArticleChurch named in lawsuit over sexual assault
A local church has been named in a civil lawsuit following a sexual assault that took place in 2005.
View ArticleWaterloo man facing criminal sexual conduct charge
A Waterloo man is facing a charge of first degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor following allegations he assaulted a girl under the age of 11.
View ArticleHouse passes K-12 Reform Initiative
COLUMBIA — During the 2013 State of the State address, Gov. Nikki Haley announced a plan to reform education in South Carolina. That reform is one step closer to becoming a reality Tuesday after the...
View ArticleStudents exhibiting "Resilience"
Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Ninety Six High School recognizes their February Students of the Month. These students were chosen for exhibiting Resilience, the character trait...
View ArticleGHS hosts Fall, Winter Sports Award ceremony
Greenwood High School hosted the 2013 Fall and Winter Sports Award Ceremony Monday night.
View ArticleGreenwood man arrested following altercation at hospital
A Greenwood man was arrested Tuesday after hospital security contacted police when he became combative.
View ArticleOver 100 manufacturing sites honored for safety
Today, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) recognized 105 manufacturing plant sites throughout the State for outstanding workplace safety accomplishments during 2013.
View ArticleSchools receive grants from Knights of Columbus
Several schools throughout Greenwood School District 50 received grants from the local chapter of the Knights of Columbus. The grant awards were presented to several schools Thursday, including Ashlee...
View ArticlePolice: Gang graffiti found on building
Gang graffiti was found on the old Greenwood Mop and Broom building Monday morning, according to Greenwood police.
View ArticleLeaders talk state issues
The Greenwood County state delegation joined S.C. Chamber president and CEO Otis Rawl Friday morning in addressing Greenwood business leaders at the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative...
View ArticlePolice: Man attempted to run over officers
A Ware Shoals man is facing an array of charges after police say he tried to run over several officers at a safety checkpoint in January.
View ArticleDomestic violence event huge success
Hundreds of people packed Sundance Gallery in Uptown Greenwood Friday night for the No More Lies and Bruises event aimed at raising awareness for domestic violence.
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