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Parents, teachers and community volunteers at Chandler Creek Elementary School spent the last couple of months working with the Greer Soup Kitchen to create a “Meals on Wheels” program for kids.

Following a survey of 1.4 million car insurance shopper applications, insurance virtual agent, insurify.com, has ranked Greer as the city with the worst drivers in the United States. But local officials are unsure about the assessment.

Local first responders are teaming up to provide quicker service during emergency calls.

The 911 Communications Center in the City of Greer Police Department now communicates with the Taylors Fire Department and the Boiling Springs Fire Department on a shared dispatch network.

The Lake Cunningham Fire Department organized a BBQ fundraiser last Saturday at Lake Cunningham Park to help firefighter Joe Treacy with his medical bills.

Treasure Hunt looking to add businesses
Good Shepherd Episcopal church will host its second annual Treasure Hunt, where participants enter to win prizes by visiting businesses in Greer.

The Greer Commission of Public Works (CPW) hosted members of the community last Friday in hopes of raising awareness.

CPW officials used “Call Before You Dig” Day to educate area residents about the dangers of digging without calling to check the locations of electrical, gas and water lines.

Local elected officials are inviting members of the public to take a stroll on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m at Greer City Hall.

Nine agencies throughout Spartanburg County are participating, with registration beginning at 9:45 a.m.

“Policing is a partnership.”

That message, displayed on patrol cars throughout the city, was spread to hundreds of local residents Tuesday night during the Greer Police Department’s annual Night Out event.

The national outing was designed to strengthen relationships between community members and police officers.