Tomato growing tips
Wed, 03/25/2020 - 10:01
Staff Reports
Knowledge of what to expect when planting tomatoes and how to start off on the right footing can help produce a season’s worth of delicious bounty.
News
Grocers struggle to keep up
Wed, 03/18/2020 - 11:07
Billy Cannada
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has caused a national and statewide panic, and no business is feeling the impact quite like grocery chains.
Across the Upstate, customers are finding empty shelves following the rush to stock up on food and household items.
Danner leads city response
Wed, 03/18/2020 - 11:05
Billy Cannada
The City of Greer is continuing to piece together its response to the nationwide coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and Mayor Rick Danner is urging local residents to remain calm and take precautionary measures to limit the spread of the disease.
The Greer Citizen spoke with Danner about what can be expected in the days ahead.
City cancels two events
Wed, 03/18/2020 - 11:03
Billy Cannada
The City of Greer’s annual International Festival, along with the Eggtastic Easter Event, have been canceled as the city seeks to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
South Carolina reports first coronavirus death
Wed, 03/18/2020 - 11:02
Billy Cannada
One person has died and statewide cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have increased to 33 (as of Tuesday afternoon), according to the South Carolina Department of Environmental Control (DHEC).
The death was reported in Lexington on Monday.
New homes to benefit local families
Wed, 03/18/2020 - 10:57
Kaelyn Cashman
Area CEOs gathered at the Habitat Construction Warehouse in Taylors last Thursday.
Accommodations Tax to fund local events
Wed, 03/18/2020 - 10:43
Kaelyn Cashman
Five local projects will be moving forward with funding from local and state Accommodations Taxes received in the last fiscal year.
The Greer Accommodations Tax Committee submitted recommendations for the $24,329 available, and Greer City Council approved them 4-2 last week with council members Jay Arrowood and Wryley Bettis opposed.
Garage project to begin in April
Wed, 03/18/2020 - 10:40
Kaelyn Cashman
City of Greer officials are expecting construction on the municipal parking garage to begin in April.
The 300-space garage, which will be located on Jason Street, will sit beside a new Hampton Inn that is slated for a 2021 completion.
Angel Heart of Hope Gala to be held online
Wed, 03/18/2020 - 10:33
Staff Reports
Angel Heart of Hope Ministry’s first celebration fundraiser is an adults-only event set for Tuesday, March 31, 2020, 7-9 p.m. at Greer City Hall. The event is free, but there will be a time for donations and pledges.
