North Greenville University Interim President Dr. Randall J. Pannell is “rebuilding trust” with alumni after a controversial video regarding the school’s former president, Dr. James Epting, surfaced in August.
Fall has finally arrived and Greer is getting ready to celebrate.
The Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Greer State Bank Greer Station Oktoberfest will take place this Saturday, from noon-10 p.m., downtown.
The event will mark the 10th installment of Oktoberfest, and will feature a number of fan-favorite activities.
Greer was treated to an afternoon parade last Wednesday as a convoy of military vehicles traveled up Poinsett Street on its way from Washington D.C. to San Diego, California.
The convoy is following a transcontinental route, established by the United States Army 95 years ago.
A week that focuses on fire prevention tends to become a month-long affair for local fire departments.
Departments across the nation will celebrate Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 4–10, hoping to spread an important message to local residents.
A Greer resident died Saturday morning while trying to help victims of a car crash.
A report from the Greenville County Coroner’s Office said Jessica Nicole Smith, 29, fell to her death on an I-385 bridge that crosses over U.S. 276.
Local politicians and residents continue to ask questions about the Refugee Resettlement Program, which will bring in citizens from around the world in to live in Spartanburg and Greenville Counties.
Jason Lee, director of the Spartanburg office of World Relief, is providing answers.
Blood Donation
at Oktoberfast
Greer Community Ministries will have their OctoberFAST event on Sat. Oct. 3 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Greer First Baptist. Call 877-1937 to schedule a time for blood donation. Persons who give blood can also stay afterwards for a classic car show at no cost.
A class action lawsuit was filed last Wednesday in a Spartanburg Court on behalf of Cody Werkmeister and others potentially exposed to Hepatitis A at Hardee’s locations in Duncan and Lyman.
Lyman is in the midst of a multi-stage project to replace old sewer lines in the mill village.
Donnie Wetzel, Lyman town councilman, said the lines have been repaired over the years, but they have not been replaced since the 1920s.
“They reached their life expectancy, so it’s time to upgrade,” he said.
A Greer resident’s salad recipe could mean $35,000 for the Meyer Center for Special Children.
317 Trade Street Greer, SC 29651
Phone: 1-864-877-2076
