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A number of controversial, intriguing and heart-stopping news items stole the national spotlight in 2015, and some of them happened right here in South Carolina.

Here is a quick look back at 11 headlines that had many people in America talking over the past 12 months.

Looking back at 2015

It has been a big year for Greer and the surrounding communities.
The city has seen plenty of change, new developments and a little bit of controversy.

As we take a look back at 2015, here are some of the highlights that stick out.

Most jobs, odd or not, require interaction with other people. Minus zookeepers at Hollywild Animal Park, few require interaction with animals.

Greer Citizen Closed Thursday and Friday
The Greer Citizen office will be closed Friday, Dec. 31, and Friday, Jan. 1, in observance with New Year’s Day.

Greer Police officers did their best Santa Claus impression at the Cannon Centre on Saturday, distributing thousands of toys to more than 200 local children as part of the annual Cops for Tots drive.

Do you know someone you believe should be Greer’s Citizen of the Year?

Send us your nominees.

The Greer Citizen will name its Citizen of the Year in the Wednesday, Jan. 6 edition and we need your help.

The window is quickly closing for end-of-year donations, and several Greer nonprofits are still in need of some holiday help.

Stores have figured out what customers want this Christmas season.

Some holiday shoppers have been after the usual gifts, such as diamond earrings, while others have browsed for something unique, like Yeti Rambler cups.