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New entertainment business coming to Trade

A new business is getting set to open its doors on Trade Street. Jason Sizemore, Owner of Not Just Gamin’, said his new shop at 211 Trade Street (the former Shoppes on Trade site) will serve as a gathering place for game and comic enthusiasts.

Kelsi Kennemore is bringing back the downtown scavenger hunt Toads on Trade. She will be at the Grand Opening of the Historic Greer Depot on Friday, Oct. 15, 5 p.m.

Toads on Trade to return

A family of toads could soon be making their way back to Trade Street. Ten-year-old Kelsi Kennemore is working to revive the popular Toads on Trade scavenger hunt, following the completion of the CenterG Streetscape project.

Wayne Griffin, left, heads up the city’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. luncheon.

Griffin, Booker vie to represent Greer’s District 2

Only one Greer City Council race will be contested this November, as Incumbent Wayne Griffin and challenger Karuiam Booker vie for the District 2 seat. Griffin has served on Greer City Council for more than two decades.

Chase Byrd makes a tough catch during Greer’s 24-14 win over BHP Friday night.

Yellow Jackets cruise past BHP, 24-14

On a night a lot of other teams decided not to play, Greer suited up and earned its fourth win of the season against Belton-Honea Path, topping the Bears 24-14. “We didn’t have any intention of changing the game,” head coach Will Young said.

Eastside will face Laurens at home this Friday.

Warriors, Eagles hoping to bounce back

The Warriors dropped to 6-2 after a 70-0 loss to Byrnes on Saturday. Riverside had won six in a row entering region play, but Matt Rochester’s team now find itself in need of a win.

Pastor Drew Hines was recognized for 20 years of service at Washington Baptist Church recently.

Hines celebrates 20 years at Washington Baptist

On October 10, the congregation at Washington Baptist Church joined together to celebrate 20 years with Pastor Drew Hines serving as their pastor. When he was just a teenager, Hines already knew that he was being called into the ministry.

New entertainment business coming to Trade

Wed, 10/13/2021 - 13:39 Billy Cannada

A new business is getting set to open its doors on Trade Street.

Jason Sizemore, Owner of Not Just Gamin’, said his new shop at 211 Trade Street (the former Shoppes on Trade site) will serve as a gathering place for game and comic enthusiasts.

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Toads on Trade to return

Wed, 10/13/2021 - 13:38 Billy Cannada

A family of toads could soon be making their way back to Trade Street.

Ten-year-old Kelsi Kennemore is working to revive the popular Toads on Trade scavenger hunt, following the completion of the CenterG Streetscape project.

Read more about Toads on Trade to return

Plane crash

Wed, 10/13/2021 - 13:36 Staff Reports

A plane crashed into a tree near Woodlawn Cemetary on Pine Knoll Drive on Sunday. According to first responders, the pilot walked away without significant injuries.

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Yellow Jackets cruise past BHP, 24-14

On a night a lot of other teams decided not to play, Greer suited up and earned its fourth win of the season against Belton-Honea Path, topping the Bears 24-14.