Andrews sentenced to six years
Darius Andrews, the 18-year-old man accused of killing a woman and her unborn child in a 2013 car crash, was sentenced during an emotional plea proceeding Friday to 6 years in prison under the...
View ArticleNorman to host 2nd annual Kids Fashion Show
Red carpets, flashy photographs and designer fashion will again be on display as former Greenwood High School football standout and current Carolina Panther defensive back Josh Norman is set to host...
View ArticleStudents Build Sculptures for Dog Park
Students in Lander University assistant professor of art Doug McAbee’s advanced sculpture class recently installed six sculptures, including the fire hydrant shown, in Greenwood’s Dog Park, part of the...
View ArticleDelegation of educators from university in China visits Lander
Three educators and administrators from Sanda University in Shanghai, China, visited Lander University Dec. 2-3 to reaffirm a relationship that enables student exchanges between Sanda and Lander....
View ArticleLander Prepares for Fall Commencement
Lander University will hold its fall commencement on Saturday, Dec. 13, conferring degrees on 195 graduates. The commencement speaker will be Molly Spearman, the newly elected Superintendent of...
View ArticleAuthorities searching for missing man
Authorities are asking for help in their search for a missing man.
View ArticleNinety Six man facing assault charges
A Ninety Six man is facing assault charges following an altercation that occurred last month.
View ArticleClinton man charged in alleged burglary
A Clinton man was arrested Friday morning after he reportedly confessed to breaking into a home in Hodges and stealing money.
View ArticleRay receives Diamond Life Award at NWTF Fall Banquet
It was a night of fellowship as hundreds gathered in the Piedmont Tech Multipurpose Building for the 29th Annual National Wild Turkey Federation’s Fall Banquet presented by the Neil “Gobbler” Cost...
View ArticleLander graduates team up to provide assistance to the hearing impaired
Lander University graduate Danita Washington knows from personal experience that hearing aids can be expensive and that there are people who need them but go without because they cannot afford to pay...
View ArticleTommy Claus receives toy donation from local NWTF Chapter
Members of the National Wild Turkey Federation Neil “Gobbler” Cost Chapter recently donated toys during their fall banquet held Dec. 4 at Piedmont Technical College. All the toys collected were...
View ArticlePolice: Three charged in connection with fight over woman
Three people have been charged in connection with a fight that occurred last month which police say started over a woman.
View ArticleMan facing 8th shoplifting charge
A Greenwood man was arrested Monday is now facing his eighth shoplifting charge.
View ArticleCounty considering new policy for special tax districts
Greenwood County is considering a new policy concerning special tax districts following concerns over millage increases during budget discussions.
View ArticleWare Shoals teen charged with selling meth
A Ware Shoals teen was arrested Tuesday after agents with the Greenwood County Drug Enforcement Unit say he sold meth to a confidential informant.
View ArticleShenal Family presents Race the Helix proceeds to Genetic Center Foundation
The Shenal family of Greenwood presented proceeds from the 4th annual Race the Helix to the Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation on Monday. The annual 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk brought together nearly 200...
View ArticleBenefactors and Community Leaders Honored by PTC Foundation
Benefactors and community leaders joined together at Piedmont Technical College recently to celebrate the successes of the past year with the annual benefactors’ event. Fran Wiley, assistant vice...
View ArticleLocal produced film focuses on consequences of driving while intoxicated
Over the past year, the Laurens County Sheriff's Office, the Laurens County Prevention Coalition, Sliced Tomato Productions, and numerous private donors have joined together to produce a short film...
View Article'Diamond' sentenced to 30 years
A circuit court judge handed down a sentence of 30 years to a man who pleaded guilty to a number of charges stemming from an Oct. 2013 incident.
View ArticleCounty offering tax installment plan
Greenwood County is offering property owners the option of paying their 2015 taxes in a six payment installment plan.
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