Columns & Letters

Restaurants are an important part of the fabric of a local town, and Greer seems to have quite a few that are favorited by the citizens. These are suggestions from some citizens within Greer.

I like the Stomping Grounds. We like going there. - Kristi Center

Q: Do we really have to listen to 50 more days of this?

School conversations can lend themselves to much controversy – all of us want what we feel is best for children. One topic I’ve noticed always taking a front seat is state testing.

With the number of things that can go wrong in the home kitchen, steering clear of food safety blunders can be challenging. Whether it’s prepping a new dish, or prepping for more guests at your table, the USDA’s food safety experts keep food safety simple.

Q: How do I get Breakfast with Santa tickets?

A: It truly might be the hottest ticket in Greer.

If you’ve ever tried and failed to attend the City of Greer’s Breakfast with Santa event, you’re not the only one.

There are only 500 spots available at the event, and the tickets go quick!

Military service in the United States was once more common than it is today. According to the Council on Foreign Relations, the draft for military service was ended in 1973, a point in time when 2.2 million men and women made up the country’s active military personnel. By 2018, the number had dipped below 1.3 million.

It is time to set your clocks back this weekend, but there has been controversy surrounding daylight savings for some time now. Some people want to keep it, some want to get rid of it and some really don’t care. Here are some reactions from people I caught up with around Greer.

Q: What’s the plan for the bollards on Trade Street?

A: If you’ve traversed completed portions of Trade Street during the CenterG project, you’ve might’ve noticed dozens of small posts, referred to as “bollards,” separating the roadway from the sidewalk.