Living Here

When Alva Pack turned 65, he didn’t want to putter around the house like some retirees, doing crossword puzzles and Sudoku. 

Students in Lauren Clinton and Katie Henderson’s third grade homerooms at Wellford Academy brought a little Christmas cheer to the residents of Reid House in Wellford. 

Organizations and individuals alike have helped provide Christmas magic for some local children.

The Greer Police Department held its annual Cops for Tots in the Cannon Centre. The event provided presents for about 300 children.

Jackie Pittman hopes to get people to rethink what they know about being a Christian.
Pittman, a Taylor resident, recently published “Saved but not a Christian,” a book that focuses on spiritual growth and mentoring within the faith.

With Christmas rapidly approaching, it’s easy to get bogged down with the stress of everything: shopping, cooking, wrapping, making arrangements with work, traveling, spending time with friends and family, and cleaning up after almost all of the other chores.

Jack Moore has been working all his life – janitorial work, building motorcycles, owning businesses.

For a few days, Covenant United Methodist will transform into Bethlehem as part of the annual Christmas program.

“Bethlehem Revisited” runs 6-8 p.m. Dec. 21-23 at Covenant United Methodist Church, 1310 Old Spartanburg Road, Greer.

Christmas music, a fundraiser and food will all come together this weekend with the Gap Creek Singers, Greer’s community choir.