City of Greer accepting applications for Accommodations Tax Grants

The City of Greer is accepting applications for the Accommodations Tax Grants.
The City of Greer is accepting applications for the Accommodations Tax Grants.
Abbot’s Frozen Custard, located at 119 E. Poinsett Street in Greer, will donate 100 percent of its sales on Wednesday, March 10 to a local church.
The business made the announcement on Facebook.
Chances are many people have heard of Irish soda bread and corned beef and cabbage, both of which are especially popular on St. Patrick’s Day (although the latter isn’t entirely authentic Irish cuisine). But there are many different traditional Irish dishes that may not be as well-known and enjoyed outside of Ireland.
A portion of Stallings Road, from Pebble Creek Drive to Ginger Road, is closed with all lanes blocked, according to the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
The temporary closure is due to repairs being made on the bridge over Mountain Creek.
By Abbie McWilliams
Camellia Garden Club member
In the bleakest time of winter when green leaves and foliage are off most trees and plants, there is a plant that never loses its leaves and produces beautiful flowers beyond compare — the Camellia.
The Greer Children’s Theatre is returning to the stage. Shows are scheduled for March 5-7 and March 11-13. Friday performances are at 7 p.m. while Saturday and Sunday shows at 2 p.m. State guidelines for COVID-19 will be in effect and restrict seating to 50 percent of capacity.
From PIPC
February, also known as Heart Health Month, is a great time to raise awareness of heart disease among South Carolina’s seniors, since it is the number one killer for adults 65+, claiming 35 lives per day.
To the Editor:
The red brick house at 1011 South Main Street has been a landmark in Greer, SC area since 1902.
The James family settled this area in 1791 along the Enoree River that is now known as Riverside.
John James, born 1832, purchased additional property on South Main around 1900.
When the City of Greer began working on its CenterG streetscape project, it installed multiple shuttles to help downtown patrons navigate the construction.
Nearly two years later the program is still going strong.
Here’s a response from City Communications Manager Steve Owens:
317 Trade Street Greer, SC 29651
Phone: 1-864-877-2076