Historical Society to remember Francis Salvador at renovated Cokesbury College
The Greenwood County Historical Society will remember the life and Paul Revere-like ride of American Revolutionary Patriot Francis Salvador on Sunday, November 30, at the newly renovated Cokesbury...
View ArticleMeals on Wheels Holiday Gift Bag Project
Piedmont Agency on Aging is kicking off their Annual Holiday Gift Bag Project. This project is a perfect avenue for your social or church group to get involved and help those in our community. PAOA...
View ArticleHospice Helps Patients and Families Focus on Quality of Life
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and hospices across the country are reaching out to raise awareness about the highest quality care for people coping with life-limiting illness.
View ArticlePolice investigating chase through Uptown
The Greenwood Police Department is investigating an incident in which a man claims he was chased by two other vehicles around the Uptown Greenwood area.
View ArticleHodges man facing burglary charge
A Hodges man is facing a burglary charge after he reportedly forced his way into a woman’s home over the weekend.
View ArticleGCSO warns pet lovers of possible scams
Many consider their pets as a family member, with the same status as the two-legged members of the family. According to the Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office, the holiday season is the time that...
View ArticleGreenwood man facing array of charges
A greenwood man is facing an array of charges after authorities say he kicked out the back window of deputy’s vehicle.
View ArticleTwo charged following late night incident
Two Greenwood men are facing charges following an incident which occurred late Monday night.
View ArticleCabri named one of nation's top financial planners
Christopher Cabri, Greenwood, has been designated as one of the country’s best financial planners for the third consecutive year. He is listed in the 2014 Guide to America’s Best Financial Planners...
View ArticleGAHFH awarded AmeriCorps position
Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity received some good news Tuesday. The organization, which helps local families realize the dream of owning a home, will have an extra staff member for 2015 courtesy...
View ArticleWoman facing charges for abusing dog
A Greenwood woman is facing charges after she reportedly cut a dog’s throat last month.
View ArticleHAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
All of us here at GwdToday would like to take a moment to wish you, our readers, a very Happy Thanksgiving! During this time of gratitude, we give thanks for you. We value your friendship and...
View ArticleLIVING HIS DREAM
Growing up in Greenwood, Fausto Corona knew he wanted to become a police officer. After graduating from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy last month, Corona’s dream has become his reality.
View ArticleGCSO warns of holiday scams
The Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office is warning Greenwood County residents to be aware of potential scams that could lead to credit card fraud, identity theft and more.
View ArticleGwdToday helps promote local small businesses this weekend
GwdToday recently offered all small & local businesses to advertise promotions in support of Small Business Saturday Nov 29, 2014. Many businesses responded to our offer to help them advertise for...
View ArticleGCSO offering free crime prevention home surveys
The holiday season is approaching rapidly and, with it, a spike in burglaries. There are nearly 400,000 burglaries in the U.S. during November and December, according to the Federal Bureau of...
View ArticlePTC, Lander University Create a New Gateway into Nursing
As the need for more highly skilled nurses continues to rise, Piedmont Technical College and Lander University are joining together to help meet the demand for this profession in South Carolina.
View ArticleTwo killed, three injured in Laurens County crash
A brother and sister were killed and three other people injured in a fatal crash in Laurens County Monday morning.
View ArticleCriminal Justice Instructor brings experience to the classroom
John Sloan has spent his career working to “protect and serve.” As an instructor for the criminal justice program at Piedmont Technical College, he is now working to prepare the next generation of...
View ArticleDistrict 50 Administrative Offices collect over 2,100 pounds of canned foods...
The Greenwood School District 50 Administrative Office hosted the 2nd annual Carolina vs. Clemson Can Food Drive before the Thanksgiving break to collect canned foods for the Greenwood County Food...
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