Kids Planet is closed. For now, at least.
The City of Greer began renovations on the popular playground at Century Park this week, following more than a year of planning.
The Parks and Recreation Department began removing existing equipment from the site on Tuesday, with a playground overhaul to follow.
With more school expansions on the way, growth continues to be the trend in Spartanburg District Five.
Initial enrollment numbers for the school district indicate a 360 student increase; though, these numbers are preliminary and may vary at the 10 and 45 day counts.
A local nonprofit provided more than 600 students with school supplies for the coming year, thanks to donations from local residents and businesses.
Greer Community Ministries (GCM) has seen its back-to-school program nearly double in size of three years, and local students in need have reaped the benefits.
The Greer Police Department is adding detention officers to help at the city jail.
The number of officers at the detention center has recently increased from four to seven, as patrol officers have recently had to fill in when needed.
Dr. Mariya Shaeffer (middle left) and Dr. Raymond Nichols (middle right) with AlignLife Chiropractic & Natural Health Center - Pelham Falls celebrated the Grand Opening Friday with food, games, prizes, music and a ribbon cutting by the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce.
Nova McCullough gets a butterfly painted on her face during Ignite Dance LLC’s Open House celebration of its new location on Saturday.
Fundraiser planned for Muntean ministry
Chick-fil-A on Pelham Road in Greer will host a fundraiser for Bella Muntean-Angel Heart of HOPE Ministry on Thursday, Sept. 5, from 5-7 p.m.
State Superintendent Molly Spearman toured Middle Tyger Community Center last Thursday, getting to see first-hand the programs serving the District Five Schools community and students.
The visit materialized by way of invitation from local Rep. Rita Allison.
In the midst of a lawsuit pitting members against one another, the Piedmont Municipal Power Agency is considering a wholesale rate design study.
Short delays and road closures are expected in downtown Greer this week as streetscape work progresses up Trade Street.
The CenterG project, which has been active since February, has already changed the landscape of the 300 and 200 blocks of Trade.
