Merle State Hunger Walk set for Nov. 23
The 16th annual Merle State Hunger Walk benefitting the Greer Soup Kitchen is set for Nov. 23 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The walk will be held on a Saturday instead of a Sunday this year, starting at Memorial Methodist Church and ending in Greer City Park.
In honor of Sylvia
Members of the Greer community participated in the annual Syl Syl Christmas Toy Drive last Sunday at the Clock Restaurant. The drive benefits Cops for Tots and Country Santa.
Hollis Crosby led Greer to a 21-14 win over South Pointe last Friday in Rock Hill.
Jackets to battle Wren on the road
Greer’s shocking upset of South Pointe was no fluke, but the Yellow Jackets will again be challenged to make believers of doubters when the 4-A playoffs continue into the second round this Friday night at Wren.
Andre Woolcock’s team finishes the 2019 season with eight wins and one region loss.
Eagles fall short in playoff opener, 70-52
Eastside’s offense hasn’t had much trouble keeping up with opponents this year, but Friday night, the Eagles met their match. Andre Woolcock’s 8-2 squad gave up a staggering 70 points to Westwood at home, falling in the first round of the Class AAAA playoffs.
Earl Simmons has served as pastor at Maple Creek Missionary Baptist Church for the past 10 years.
Rev. Simmons celebrates 10 year milestone
Rev. Earl. D. Simmons, Sr. is celebrating a decade as pastor of Maple Creek Missionary Baptist Church, but he’s not taking any of the credit.. “Ten years is not anything that we’ve done, but that God has blessed us with His grace that we’ve been together ten years,” Simmons said.
Ann Hensley shares memories of Taylors with residents during a monthly Taylors TownSquare meeting.
Story Hour: Taylors resident provides a glimpse into another era
Lifelong Taylors resident Ann Hensley can provide a glimpse into an era gone by. Born into a house her grandfather built before Highway 29 existed, Hensley still recalls attending Taylors Elementary and graduating from Taylors High in 1945.
Hollis Crosby led Greer to a 21-14 win over South Pointe last Friday in Rock Hill.
Andre Woolcock’s team finishes the 2019 season with eight wins and one region loss.
Earl Simmons has served as pastor at Maple Creek Missionary Baptist Church for the past 10 years.
Ann Hensley shares memories of Taylors with residents during a monthly Taylors TownSquare meeting.

In honor of Sylvia

Wed, 11/13/2019 - 11:24 Staff Reports
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Members of the Greer community participated in the annual Syl Syl Christmas Toy Drive last Sunday at the Clock Restaurant. The drive benefits Cops for Tots and Country Santa.

Mark Hopper

Hopper wins District 3 seat

Wed, 11/13/2019 - 11:23 Kaelyn Cashman
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Mark Hopper will serve as Greer’s District 3 councilman after defeating Andrew Hopkins 138-73 in the city’s only contested race during last week’s general election.

Uncontested candidates who were reelected included: Mayor Rick Danner, Councilman Jay Arrowood, Councilman Wryley Bettis and Greer CPW Commissioner Gene Gibson.

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Hollis Crosby led Greer to a 21-14 win over South Pointe last Friday in Rock Hill.
Jackets to battle Wren on the road

Greer’s shocking upset of South Pointe was no fluke, but the Yellow Jackets will again be challenged to make believers of doubters when the 4-A playoffs continue into the second round this Friday n

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Obituaries

Ernest Junior Hayes
Ernest Junior Hayes

Ernest Junior Hayes, 96, of Greer, widower of Dorothy “Dot” Coggins Hayes, passed away on November 10, 2019.

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