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A local teacher is bringing a craft studio to downtown Greer.

Aerie Lane, the new venture, celebrated its grand opening on Sunday.

Greer Relief has been the beneficiary of five local initiatives in recent weeks.

Last Thursday, Greer Farmers’ Market dedicated its final market of the season to the nonprofit’s “Stone Soup” fundraiser.

Those who attended the event donated a total of 80 cans of food and raised $300 in funds for the nonprofit.

For more than 20 years, a Duncan grandmother has been dressing up as an elf to deliver Christmas gifts to children staying at Miracle Hill homes in Pickens.

Lenora Cuddy-Brooks said her annual tradition has become a labor of love.

The holiday season will get underway this Saturday, as Breakfast with Santa tickets go on sale at 8 a.m. at Greer City Hall.
This year’s breakfast sessions will be held on Dec. 2 at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11 a.m. The will  include a hot breakfast, crafts and activities, music, and a personal visit with Santa.

A Fall Festival was recently held at the Taylors Mill, featuring live music, fall food and local artisan vendors. The event ran from 2-7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23.

Thousands of trick-or-treaters will storm the grounds of Greer City Park this Sunday during Halloween Hoopla, a city-wide event that features games, costumes and—you guessed it—plenty of candy.

The Drechler family took part in Greer’s annual Oktoberfest celebration last Saturday in downtown. The event, hosted each year by the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce, featured authentic German food, entertainment and activities for children.

A man attempting to help a broken-down vehicle off the road was hit and killed by another car last Friday on SC 80 in Greer.

Authorities say 20-year-old Corey Blake Rabb was hit from behind and died on the scene at around 8:30 p.m.

The incident occurred at the bridge area of J. Verne Smith Parkway and E. Poinsett St. Extension.