Dancing in the rain
Jessica Cartee, left, and Meagan Wilson play in the rain at Lake Robinson as a storm passes over the park Tuesday.

Photo by Mandy Ferguson.

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Astra/CFX, BMW partner
Astra/CFX Logistics celebrates the launch of its new tire and wheel assembly plant.
News
• 3-phase Victor Mill cleanup begins Monday
The H. Mitchell Group and Spartanburg County announced further details about the Victor Mill cleanup project.
• Greer resident dies in motorcycle wreck
A Greer man was killed after he struck an SUV while driving a motorcycle in the city Monday morning.
• New eatery brings parrilla to downtown
Tacos make up a significant portion of Taco Parrilla's menu, but these tacos are served with a twist.
• Austins bring video business downtown
Jeff and Layne Austin figure they found the perfect place for their Image East Video business in downtown Greer.
• Roadway will receive face lift
The S.C. Department of Transportation plans to transform a section of North Buncombe Road into a five-lane roadway.
Sports
• Football teams feeling the heat
Among the challenges area football coaches will have during the dog days of August will be dealing with the high temperatures.
• Young remaining optimistic despite recent setbacks
A pair of players leaving moving away from Greer hasn't prevented football coach Will Young from feeling good about the team's chances.
• Bridwell turns back Taylor to win County title
In a battle of former teammates, Trey Bridwell edged Cory Taylor for the Greenville County Amateur golf title last week.
• Former player finds calling as coach
Former Riverside High basketball standout Lisa Jackson was found a new path, as a coach.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
• Former foes become state's best
Among Greenville District 7's multiple state champions this spring was its 11-12-year-old softball team, consisting of Greer and Blue Ridge players.
Living Here
• Preisig, Blackwell in Greer Idol showdown
Three semifinalists sang two songs in an effort to make it to the Greer Idol Season 4 finale this Friday.
• 20 years with community ministries
Ethel Burrell told her four children that she didn't think she would be around much longer after taking early retirement from her job at Apalache Mill.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
• Huge crowd cheer for Idol favorites
Three contestants were eliminated from Greer Idol after the first week of performances. The field of singers is now down to nine. Two singers will be voted off Friday night.
• Pink on their side
Kathy decided if she was going to lose her hair, she might as well have fun with it.
• Pumponator cool toy with hot sales
Lexi Glenn, a nine-year old, was at her wits with the difficulty of filling up water balloons with a sink or a hose. So she invented the Pumponator.



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Captive audience: One-year-old Tristan Elrod reacts to the vocal performances during Friday’s Greer Idol performances. Carrie Vassey, Brittany Blackwell and Jessica Preisig will face each other this week.
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