Peach shed presses on
Wed, 08/08/2018 - 09:03
Billy Cannada
It’s a call no business owner wants to receive, but for Mark Fisher of Fishers Peach Orchard, it came last Wednesday at around 3 a.m.
News
SMC hosted law enforcement leaders on campus
Wed, 08/08/2018 - 09:00
Kaelyn Cashman
Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC) is partnering with local law enforcement to kickoff its new online program for criminal justice.
The school hosted its first Leadership Advisory Council last Tuesday, enlisting the help of state and federal law enforcement.
School proposal held for traffic study
Wed, 08/08/2018 - 08:58
Kaelyn Cashman
Plans for a private school on Abner Creek Road are on hold while the potential developer conducts a traffic study.
The development at 1198 Abner Creek Rd. would require the Greer Board of Zoning Appeals to grant the developer special exception. This issue will be brought back up at the Sept. 3 meeting.
Sweet ride
Wed, 08/08/2018 - 08:56
Staff Reports
Greer Community Ministries (GCM) raised just over $50,000 during the annual Benson Classic Car Show, on Saturday, Aug. 4, at Greer First Baptist Church, located at 201 W. Poinsett Street, Greer.
Community news for the week of August 8
Wed, 08/08/2018 - 08:55
Staff Reports
GCM collecting school supplies
Greer Community Ministries (GCM) is collecting supplies to provide local students with the tools they need to begin school in August.
Students living in the greater Greer area, including Greer, Taylors, Duncan, Lyman, and Wellford are eligible.
Pelican’s SnoBalls opens second location in Greer
Wed, 08/08/2018 - 08:52
Kaelyn Cashman
Pelican’s SnoBalls has opened a second location in Greer at 846 S. Buncombe Road.
Owner Will Freeman cut the ribbon on the new site Tuesday morning.
Wreck closes road, damages building
Wed, 08/08/2018 - 08:51
Kaelyn Cashman
West Poinsett Street was closed for several hours last Wednesday, following a two-car collision.
Police say the crash occurred around 3:50 p.m. at Forest Street when a 2005 Honda Pilot struck a 1993 Lexus from behind.
Lyman eyeing land regulations
Wed, 08/08/2018 - 08:49
Kaelyn Cashman
Town of Lyman officials are continuing to work to establish new land development regulations.
Following a workshop earlier this summer, the town’s planning commission recommended approval of the proposed regulations last Monday to Lyman Town Council, which meets next on Monday, August 13, at 6 p.m. at Lyman Town Hall.
Greer assessing water damage
Wed, 08/08/2018 - 08:48
Kaelyn Cashman
The Cannon Center has been deemed safe as the City of Greer continues to investigate water damage from a recent leak.
Sharonview moves to Lancaster County
Wed, 08/08/2018 - 08:44
Staff Reports
Sharonview Federal Credit Union is relocating its corporate headquarters to Lancaster County. The company’s $42 million capital investment is projected to create more than 115 new jobs.
