Columns & Letters

There will be a couple of changes in The Greer Citizen’s publication schedule as the holidays approach.

Next week, the newspaper will go to press a day earlier due to the Christmas Holiday.

This means those wishing to submit an obituary, advertisement or content for the newspaper should do so by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 18.

Q: I lost my job a few days ago.

We had an idea cuts were coming, but I thought it wouldn’t happen until well into the new year.

My wife works, so that’s a good thing, and we’re both in our thirties.

Resolutions that focus on health and fitness are made each year. Numerous people are eager to lose weight, improve their physical fitness levels or even stop habits that can hinder their mental or physical wellness. As the new year ticks closer, individuals can explore these popular resolutions as they get on the path to better health.

Downtown commuters may want to plan ahead, as upcoming roadwork in Greer may slow the flow of traffic.

Starting Tuesday night Dec. 8, a Greer CPW contractor will be lining sewer service laterals for a number of businesses in the downtown area.

Life just isn’t the same as it was ten months ago, and now, well into the holiday season, the world is still a bit off-kilter. What was once considered trivial-- the small things put on the back burner while trying to make a living and striving for material success-- has all of a sudden become priority in our lives again.

The enrollment period for children starting kindergarten or first grade next fall in Greenville County ends on Friday.

A nutritious diet is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. When it’s part of a health regimen that includes routine exercise, a healthy diet that’s rich in fruits and vegetables can help people reduce their risk for various illnesses, including chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer and diabetes.

Tickets are now on sale for The Greer Children’s Theatre production, “Junior Claus.”

The show will take place from Dec. 11-13 at the Edward R. Driggers City of Greer Center for the Arts.

The show will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday.