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Mays Highway Dedication taking place Sunday, June 22
A portion of US Hwy. 178 near the Mays Crossroads will be dedicated to Dr. Benjamin E. Mays on Sunday, June 22. The dedication will begin with a worship service at Mays’ home church, Old Mount Zion...
View ArticleToddler drowns in Abbeville
A 3-year-old child has drown after falling into a pool in Abbeville County.
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Camp Porcupine Creates Community for Kids with Diabetes
Skyelar was just six when she found out she had Type I diabetes, a lifelong condition where the body does not produce insulin. “I remember it being Christmas and we went to the hospital, where I was...
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SCCA Leath Chapter Sponsors "Girls on a Mission"
The South Carolina Leath Chapter has joined forces with Lt. Michele Carter who is director of a program called Girls on a Mission. The SCCA Leath Chapter will help to mentor the girls and give them...
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County budget passes - barely
For the second straight year it took a motion to reconsider to allow the budget for Greenwood County to pass by the slimmest of margins during Tuesday’s regular meeting of Greenwood County Council....
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Suspect in Meadow Street slaying gets bond set
The suspected trigger man in the March 2013 slaying of 30-year-old Tremayne Turner had his bond set during a hearing at the Greenwood County Courthouse Tuesday afternoon.
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Lander board acts on tuition, fees for the coming academic year
Lander University’s Board of Trustees has approved a 3.15 percent increase in tuition for the 2014-15 academic year beginning in September. The new tuition for in-state students will be $10,418, an...
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Bill to help vets dies in committee
A bill that would have made military retirement pay exempt from state taxes in South Carolina died in the Senate finance committee after receiving unanimous support in the state House of Representatives.
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Armed robbery suspect arrested following traffic stop
An armed robbery suspect was arrested late Wednesday night after he was reportedly caught speeding along Sweetwater Road.
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Council approves new social media policy
Social media has become the go-to vehicle for marketing everything from products and events and no local entity has taken more advantage of that vehicle than the City of Greenwood. City Council on...
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Two men face drug charges following chase
Two men are facing drug charges following a short chase with police Wednesday .
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Abbeville man charged with arson
An Abbeville man has been charged with arson following an investigation into a Due West restaurant fire by the State Law Enforcement Division.
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County postpones facilities needs assessment
A facilities needs assessment recommended by a committee of citizens was put on hold by Greenwood County Council following a discussion during last Tuesday’s administration and finance committee...
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GCSO: Most burglaries can be prevented
The Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office is warning citizens to take precautions following a rash of burglaries throughout Greenwood County. GCSO officials say most burglaries can be prevented.
View ArticleCornerstone offers training for alcohol, tobacco retailers
Alcohol and tobacco merchants have an upcoming opportunity to learn about the various consequences for selling to underage youth, including some changes in the state’s tobacco laws and driver’s...
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Motorcyclist killed in Abbeville crash
***UPDATED 8:10 a.m.*** A motorcyclist was killed Sunday night following a single vehicle crash.
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LCSO searching for shooting suspect
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man in connection with a shooting Friday in Cross Hill.
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Man airlifted after swimming accident
A man was airlifted following a swimming accident at Lake Greenwood State Park Sunday evening.
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Rainbow Signs - Chamber's Business of the Week
The Chamber is pleased to spotlight our members through the “Business of the Week” program. The program is sponsored by Countybank, a full service, integrated financial services provider for the...
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Stolen car report leads to criminal sexual conduct charge
A Greenwood man was arrested after the girl he alleged had stolen his vehicle and with whom he had been having a relationship turned out to be just 15 years old.
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