Community News for week 5.28.14

Greenville in Harmony
First in competition
Greenville in Harmony
First in competition
By Amanda Irwin
Staff Writer
Households use about 60 different types of batteries, and now locating replacements for a lot of them will be easier for Greer residents.
Last Friday night’s annual Relay for Life in Greer raised a total of $34,000 on-site, as part of the $90,863 raised this year. Community Manager Gina Miller said an additional $4,000-$6,000 may be coming in for an estimated total of more than $95,000 raised this year, which is below this year’s fundraising goal of $120,000 for the cause.
The Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce is beginning its search for a new president and CEO after Allen Smith announced his pending departure last week.
Smith will take over as the president and CEO of the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce on June 16.
In 2012, the FCC, in conjunction with four major U.S. carriers, began an effort to provide 911 texting capabilities nationally.
For nearly a quarter of a century, Greer High School graduates and attendees have been coming back to their hometown to reunite and relive the good old days. This year was no different.
Folks celebrated the Greer High School Oldies Reunion last weekend, visiting several spots in downtown Greer catch up.
In response to two requests brought forward earlier this year, Greer Council unanimously passed an ordinance allowing chickens to be raised inside city limits.
Sheila Gallagher was in the classroom teaching for more than 30 years in Florence District 1. Now, she’s making a run for the state superintendent seat.