HUD grants $20 million for public housing

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan recently awarded $20,589,171 to 40 public housing authorities in South Carolina.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan recently awarded $20,589,171 to 40 public housing authorities in South Carolina.
Greer Community Ministries (GCM) is hoping to shine the spotlight on Meals on Wheels this week, raising awareness about the needs of the city during “Community Champions Week.”
Greer Development Corporation Executive Director Reno Deaton said the organization’s goals will focus on industrial and commercial businesses this year.
Deaton presented the corporation’s annual report to Greer City Council at the March 11 meeting.
The Greer Parks and Recreation Department has submitted a proposal to the city’s Partnership for Tomorrow to request funds to conduct a study for a pedestrian and bike pathway.
Good food and live auctions came together last Friday night for Greer Relief’s annual gala, raising thousands for needy residents in the community.
The event, held on the third Saturday of March each year, drew a good crowd.
Road to recovery
Needs drivers
The American Cancer Society needs volunteer drivers to transport patients to local treatment centers.
For more information on becoming a Road to Recovery volunteer, contact the local office at 627-8289.
Every year, men, women and children across the Greenville area come together to raise money for childhood cancers.
And then they shave their heads.
The South Carolina superintendent of education race is very personal for Montrio Belton.
Belton grew up in South Carolina public schools, has worked in South Carolina schools as a principal and his two children attend South Carolina public schools.
David, Harris graduate basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Patrick W. David and Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Arthur W. Harris III graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The City of Greer released its annual report last week, highlighting the city’s accomplishments over the past fiscal year and providing the city’s annual department reports.
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