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Greenville native Andrew Carter is hoping his new business will fill a void in downtown Greer this fall.

Carter plans to open Barista Alley Coffee & Smoothie Bar at 125 E. Poinsett St. in the coming months, locating right next to Abbott’s Frozen Custard.

Lyman Town Council is preparing for change in July, as three new council members and a new mayor prepare to take their seats for the first time
Mayor-elect Tony Gillespie will be joined on council by newcomers Hoyt Dottry, Rick Hellams and Glenn Greer.

The City of Greer celebrated the Fourth of July with its annual Freedom Blast Festival last Saturday, but the event was about more than just fireworks, live entertainment and good food.

It was about honoring veterans.

The Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce was recently recognized for its GreerMade initiative, which was named the Best Campaign Piece by the Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE).

‘Citizen’ announces Holiday deadlines
The Greer Citizen office will be closed on Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence day.
Deadlines for classified advertising will be Tuesday, July 5, at 10 a.m. All other deadlines will remain unchanged.

Blue Ridge Brewing Company brought its signature taste to downtown Greer last week with the opening of its restaurant on Trade Street.

The restaurant has been in the works for more than a year, and owner Bob Hiller said he is excited to begin serving local customers.

Lyman will soon have a new mayor.

Tony Gillespie, a former Spartanburg County Councilman, beat out Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wyatt during last Tuesday’s election, taking 54 percent of the vote (266).

The newcomer will be joined by Glenn Greer, Rick Hellams and Hoyt Dottry, who also earned seats on Lyman Council.

One man is injured and another is in custody after a shooting at Lear Corporation in Greer Monday morning.

The suspected shooter, according to police, is Jaquan Davonte Rice, who works for the business.