The Greer Police Department is hoping to establish a crisis intervention team in 2017.
That’s the goal of Greer’s new Police Chief, Matt Hamby, who addressed the business community during last week’s First Friday Luncheon, hosted by the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce.
As the Greenville-Pickens Area Transportation Study (GPATS) drafts its Long Range Transportation Plan, one Greer resident is hoping local public transportation is a priority.
Caroline Robertson, executive director at Greer Relief said the lack of public transportation is concerning and needs to be addressed.
No injuries were reported during a residential structure fire at a Greer home last Thursday morning.
The blaze at 222 James Rd. was reported at around 9:45 a.m., and crews from the Boiling Springs Fire Department and Pelham Batesville responded, along with Greer Fire.
Countybank is finalizing plans to expand into Greer as the company approaches its 85th anniversary this year.
The bank announced the expansion earlier this year, targeting downtown’s North Main Street as a desired location.
Sno Hut Shaved Ice
Celebrates 30 Years
The Sno Hut in Taylors is celebrating their 30th year with a community block party on Saturday, June 17.
The Sno Hut has been a part of the Upstate since 1987, creating a smile with every shaved ice they serve.
Greer first responders were honored at the sixth annual Greer CPW Public Safety Appreciation Dinner last Tuesday at the Cannon Centre.
The event, hosted by the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce, brought first responders from around the area together for a catered dinner, awards and donated prizes.
Following months of raising support, the Greer Chamber of Commerce’s most recent Leadership Greer class celebrated the opening of a new playground at 220 Biblebrook Drive on Saturday.
The Town of Wellford welcomed a new police chief last Tuesday night.
David Green, who has served with the police department since 2008, was sworn into office at a regular Wellford City council meeting.
The Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) and SlicedTomato Productions (STP) premiered three new educational movies last week.
The Red Carpet FullDome Premiere Event showcased the new content last Wednesday at the T.C. Hooper Planetarium.
The Depot in Greer Station is getting back to its roots with the addition of a new tenant.
Western Carolina Railway Service Corporation (WCRS) recently announced it would be relocating to the Randall Street staple, joining several other retail tenants currently occupying the space.
