Bagwell Named VP for Academic Affairs at PTC
Piedmont Technical College President Dr. Ray Brooks has announced that Dr. Jack Bagwell has joined the college as the vice president for academic affairs. Bagwell is a graduate of Winthrop University,...
View ArticleDomestic Violence Awareness Workshops scheduled in honor of Jane Lanser,...
Safe Home and Sistercare are conducting domestic violence awareness workshops in Abbeville, Saluda and Newberry counties this month in memory of Jane Lanser and her daughter Allison Cross. On Aug. 2,...
View ArticleSCHP urges drivers to know bus traffic rules
The South Carolina Highway Patrol offers information on school buss traffic rules so drivers can be aware of the rules. All drivers should be aware of the traffic rules involving school busses.
View ArticleGreenwood man facing drug charge
A Greenwood man is facing a drug charge after police reportedly discovered him in possession of marijuana and a large amount of cash.
View ArticleGreenwood man charged in alleged sexual assault of teen
A Greenwood man has been charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault of a teen-aged girl and is the suspect in another assault involving a girl under the age of 10.
View ArticleFamily dispute leads to shot fired, two arrests
A family dispute on Evans Pond Road last Friday led to a shot being fired from a handgun and a father and son arrested.
View ArticleCouncil still considering compensation study
Greenwood County Council continues to consider a compensation study which has been the subject of much debate over the course of the last few months.
View ArticleGreenwood Genetic Center Welcomes New Laboratory Director
The Greenwood Genetic Center welcomes Melanie Jones, PhD, as Assistant Director of the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory. Dr. Jones earned a doctorate in Human and Molecular Genetics at Virginia...
View ArticleConnie Maxwell leaders retiring
President and CEO, Dr. Ben Davis, along with wife, Polly, Director of Volunteer Services, have announced their retirement to begin September 2014. Davis was a Connie Maxwell trustee in 1993 when he was...
View ArticleTrial set for teen accused of killing woman, unborn child in crash
A trial date has been set for the teen accused of killing 21-year-old Alisha Martin Boyter and her unborn child in a vehicle crash last September.
View ArticleFoot chase leads to arrest
A Greenwood man is facing multiple charges following a Wednesday night foot chase.
View ArticleOver 60 help with clean-up at John de la Howe School
McCormick, SC - Armed with hedge trimmers, rakes, chain saws, mowers and other lawn equipment, more than 60 volunteers showed up Saturday, Aug. 9 at John de la Howe School to assist with a campus...
View ArticleBook signing at Greenwood Library
Black PEARLS Book Club of Greenwood, SC will be hosting a Book and Brunch with authors MaKenzi and Reyka Gibson. This event will be held at the Greenwood County Library Aug 23 from 11am until 1:30pm...
View ArticleFormer LU employee pleads guilty to embezzlement
A former Lander University employee pleaded guilty Thursday to a charge of embezzlement of public funds after using a university credit card to make more than $400,000 in unauthorized purchases...
View ArticleUnited Way of Greenwood and Abbeville Counties announces a showing of the...
United Way of Greenwood and Abbeville Counties is hosting a free showing of the short documentary When the Bough Breaks. The film addresses child literacy in South Carolina and its far-reaching impact...
View ArticleTwo found guilty in armed robbery, kidnapping case
Two men were found guilty of an armed robbery and kidnapping following a trial this week at the Greenwood County Courthouse.
View ArticleDistrict 50 named in lawsuit
Greenwood School District 50 and several of its administrators have been named in a lawsuit following a Sep. 2013 incident in which a female special needs student was allegedly sexually assaulted on a...
View ArticleGCSO offers identity protection tips
The Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office is offering tips for citizens to protect their identities in the wake of security breaches at thousands of websites by Russian hackers.
View ArticleMan charged with sexually assaulting girl
A Greenwood man was arrested Thursday after police say he sexually assaulted a girl under the age of 13 multiple times over the course of the last two years.
View ArticleGreenwood man charged with robbery
A Greenwood man has been charged with strong arm robbery after authorities say he and two other men assaulted a teen and stole his wallet.
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