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Greer CPW shares lake update
The Greer Commission of Public Works has reopened Lake Robinson and Lake Cunningham for recreation, but some aspects remain closed.
The shelters, bathrooms, warden’s office and fishing piers are closed at least through July 1.

Miss Greer High School Ella Kate Brannon helped members of the local garden club spruce up the flower beds at the Greer STEP facility Tuesday.

Ruby W. Banister, of Lyman, celebrated her 100th birthday with family on Wednesday, May 27. She has one daughter, Joy Leonard (Mark); three grandchildren, Hannah Walker (T.J.), Seth Leonard, and Jesse Leonard; and one great-grandson, Daxx Walker. The former Ruby Williams was born and raised in the Blue Ridge community.

Connie Lanzl is retiring from her position as President of the Junior Achievement of Upstate South Carolina after 10 years.

Tessa P. May will take over as Executive Director for Loaves & Fishes.

The food rescue nonprofit delivers food free of charge to over 100 organizations that serve food insecure people in Greenville County.

The City of Greer has announced three candidates to replace City Administrator Ed Driggers this summer.

Driggers, who is retiring after serving the municipality for more than 20 years, will retire on July 24.

With protests and demonstrations taking place across the country, Greer Police Chief Matt Hamby is condemning the recent killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, and the actions of a Minneapolis police officer that led to his death.

Travis Perry passed away last Friday after a long battle with cancer.
The Hall of Fame Greer High coach was admired by many, both on and off the football field.
His work with youth in the Greer community will not soon be forgotten.