Andrew Merriman will replace Ed Driggers as Greer City Administrator, following a Greer City Council decision last week.
Merriman, the former Deputy County Administrator in York County, was among 59 applicants and three finalists for the post. He will begin work on Aug. 3, following Driggers’ retirement.
Anna Branch threw out the first pitch at the Greer Warhawks’ opening game Monday night at Stevens Field.
With a little over a month remaining in summer break, Greenville County Schools officials are still working to make plans for the fall.
The county recently surveyed parents, gauging COVID-19 concerns and a possible return to in-person instruction in August.
For the first time in its 36-year history, the Greer Family Fest has been canceled.
The event, which had been postponed due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, will resume next year, according to Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce officials.
The construction of a new parking garage in downtown Greer has been delayed because of COVID-19.
City of Greer officials said the Jason Street project was paused after a subcontractor, who mobilized on the site for one day, had three employees test positive for the disease.
The City of Greer recently reallocated $5,000 from its State Accommodations Taxes.
The Greer Accommodations Tax Committee met last month to discuss the move, and final approval was given last Tuesday.
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A new concept, BEST IN SHOW Gourmet Hot Dogs, is now open for business with a full bar and new menu at the RiffRaff restaurant location in Greer.
Roma Invicta has closed its doors in Greer.
Restaurant owner Denise VandenBerghe said recent COVID-19 restrictions made it more difficult to operate.
The City of Greer is working to rebrand the Greer Golf and Country Club.
Established in 1955, the club was purchased by the municipality earlier this year.
317 Trade Street Greer, SC 29651
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