Community News for the Week of Aug. 19
‘Grants for Growing’
Taking applications
‘Grants for Growing’
Taking applications
Duncan’s town council met last week to discuss electoral procedures.
Mayor Lisa Scott said Duncan is looking to get away from its wards system.
Beech Springs Intermediate School held its Meet the Teacher event Tuesday.
First Day for District Five students is Monday, Aug. 17. A list of upcoming Meet the Teacher/Registration dates and times can be found at www.spart5.net.
Lyman Mayor Rodney Turner was arrested and charged with two counts of misconduct in office and one count of wiretapping last week.
The arrest stems from an ongoing SLED investigation involving the installation of recording devices in Lyman Town Hall.
As a new school year gets underway this week, Greer Middle School is welcoming new leadership.
Daniel Bruce was recently named principal, bringing 10 years of Greenville County experience to a school that has seen its fair share of change.
When Spartanburg District Five students return to school next week, there will be a few new obstacles to contend with.
Construction projects totaling more than $28 million are currently underway at Byrnes High School and Lyman Elementary, but district officials say plans are proceeding according to schedule.
Discovery of an old family cemetery has halted progress on a new housing development off Highway 101 in Greer.
Graves, dating back to the 1800s, were found just north of the Lake Cunningham Fire Department several weeks ago, causing the City of Greer to issue a stop work order at the 25-acre plot of land.
The deadline for candidates to file for the City of Greer’s November election is approaching, and so far, there has been no activity.
Filing closes at noon on Monday, Aug. 17.
Greer City Council district seats one, three and five are up for grabs, as well as the offices of mayor and commissioner of public works.
Editor’s Note: This is the first installment in a series about Westminster Presbyterian Church’s July mission to Iquitos, Peru.
Victor Gym closed
for renovations
Victor Gym will be closed until September 7 for remodeling and renovations.
The gym will be repainted, the floor refinished and a new HVAC will be added to the upstairs area, which is being renovated.
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Phone: 1-864-877-2076