Primary races to be decided Tuesday
Wed, 06/06/2018 - 09:09
Billy Cannada
Voters will decide a number of races in Greenville and Spartanburg Counties next Tuesday during the 2018 primary election.
News
Taylors votes to increase millage
Wed, 06/06/2018 - 09:08
Kaelyn Cashman
A planned millage increase will have Taylors residents paying about $11.20 more on their taxes next year, following a Taylors Fire and Sewer District (TFSD) decision last week.
Gibbs Shoals Road faces growth
Wed, 06/06/2018 - 09:06
Kaelyn Cashman
Gibbs Shoals Road could see significant development if proposals are approved in the coming weeks.
The Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) will meet this Thursday, June 7, to discuss five subdivision requests and three commercial requests, bringing about 568 new residences to the area.
Deli brings new flavors to downtown location
Wed, 06/06/2018 - 09:06
Staff Reports
New York natives Anthony and Rob Mazzitelli will open the doors of Mazzitelli Deli to Greer patrons this Wednesday on Trade Street.
“Opening a deli has been a dream of ours for many years,” said Anthony, co-owner of the restaurant. “It’s all about the passion of creating, cooking and making people smile.”
A walk in the park
Wed, 06/06/2018 - 09:03
Staff Reports
The Primrose Garden Club presented Greer City Park with the June Business Yard of the Month on Friday, June 1. City of Greer Grounds Superintendent Travis Durham accepted the award on behalf of the city and the groundskeepers who work diligently to maintain it.
Community news for the week of June 6
Wed, 06/06/2018 - 09:02
Staff Reports
GPD Citizens’ Academy accepting applications
Citizen Police Academy (CPA) President Dale Haule invites CIty of Greer residents to become a part of the team this fall.
The Greer Police Department’s Fall 2018 Academy, beginning Sept. 13 with graduation scheduled Dec. 6, is currently accepting applications.
Saved by the Heart to host Sunday Soiree
Wed, 06/06/2018 - 08:56
Kaelyn Cashman
Saved by the Heart is moving its largest fundraiser of the year to Southern Hills Lavender Farm.
The event, set for Saturday, June 10, has been hosted by Jessica and Nathan Monroe at Grace Hall in years past.
“We decided to switch it up this year with an outdoor venue,” Jessica said.
Garden clubs celebrate National Garden Week
Wed, 06/06/2018 - 08:54
Kaelyn Cashman
It’s National Garden Week in the City of Greer.
Mayor Rick Danner kicked off the celebration by signing a national proclamation at City Hall last Thursday, and three Greer Garden Clubs will be undertaking various activities through Friday.
Armstrong to step down as GMC principal in July
Wed, 06/06/2018 - 08:52
Kaelyn Cashman
Greer Middle College Charter High School will lose its principal and executive director in July.
Jimmy Armstrong announced plans to leave the school earlier this week, hoping to further his career as an educator in South Carolina.
Taylors planning design for Chick Springs Park
Wed, 06/06/2018 - 08:51
Kaelyn Cashman
A park in the Chick Springs area of Taylors may be one step closer to becoming a reality, according to Alex Reynolds, President of Taylors TownSquare.
Reynold shared an update on the park with Greer business owners at the monthly First Friday Luncheon hosted by the Greer Chamber last week at Greer City Hall.
