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Greenville County officials are getting public input for their 2019 Comprehensive Plan during a series of meetings throughout the county.

Around 38 residents attended the meeting last Thursday at Eastside High School while 91 residents came to a meeting in Travelers Rest.

By changing the feel of Trade Street, the City of Greer is transforming the heart of downtown and adding “soul.”

Mayor Rick Danner described the transformation for the business community during the monthly Chamber Luncheon last Friday.

A Greenville woman has been charged in the death of a Duncan man who died of a gunshot wound on Bent Creek Drive in Greer last Thursday morning.

Christopher Scott Weir, 31, of Duncan died from at least one gunshot wound.

Wellford is more than doubling the maximum fine for any drug and paraphernalia violations to match surrounding agencies.

Last Tuesday night, city council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance changing the maximum fine from $450 to $1,092.

Taylors homes are increasing in value, following the trend of the surrounding area.

Lydia Johnson, a Realtor in Taylors, gave a brief update during the monthly Taylors TownSquare meeting last Wednesday.

MTCC joins Community Bag Program
Middle Tyger Community Center has been selected to be a part of the Community Bag Program at the Lyman BI-LO, which is designed to make it easy for customers to contribute to their local community while supporting the environment.

A free Youth Ultimate Clinic teaching skills and drills began in Greer last Friday night.

The co-ed clinic will continue each Friday through May, from 4:30-7:30 p.m., at East Riverside Park, located at 1155 Suber Road, Greer.

“The overall event was a great success,” said Richard Russell, youth director for Greenville Ultimate.