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Joe Biden was the runaway winner last Saturday during the democratic presidential preference primary, earning 48 percent of the vote.

Spartanburg County saw a 12.4 percent voter turnout, with 42 percent of the vote going to Biden. In Greenville County, Biden won with 38 percent of the vote.

Lions to host Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette
The Greer Centennial Lions Club is hosting Lt. Governor Pamela Evette on Tuesday, March 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Greer City Hall.
Lunch will be provided by Mutt’s BBQ.
The event is open to the public.

Branch Manager Justin Powel cut the ribbon at the newly renovated City Electric Supply facility on Monday. The business is located at 103 Lakeview Drive in Greer.

With several projects on the horizon, the Greer Development Corporation is looking to attract more office developments and innovative businesses to the Greer community.

Currently, five commercial projects and two industrial projects are in the works.

Area residents came out to the polls Saturday to cast their ballots in the South Carolina Presidential Primary ahead of Super Tuesday.

Greer officials discussed plans for the Greer Golf and Country Club last week, following the finalization of a $1.7 million purchase.

The city closed on the 159.5-acre site earlier this month.

What a difference a decade makes.

In 2010, housing starts in Greer totaled 62. Last year, the city handled 744, marking a period of significant growth.

“Growth is a challenge for us,” City Administrator Ed Driggers told Greer City Council last week. “It’s also an opportunity for us.”

South Carolina voters will head to the polls on Saturday to participate in the Democratic Party Presidential Primary.

Statewide, voter turnout is expected to reach about 30 percent, although that number could be smaller locally.