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Fundraiser brings high hopes

The Greer community is continuing to rally around the family of an injured runner, who has been hospitalized for more than a month.
GCM takes a swing at hunger

Local golf enthusiasts and volunteers pitched in to help raise money for Greer Community Ministries (GCM) at Greer Country Club last Friday.
Spearman running for superintendent

Molly Spearman does not have all the answers, she said, but she wants what’s best for South Carolina.
Legislative progress report

There are four weeks left in this year’s legislative session, and the race is on to get legislation to the governor’s desk.
Jordan campaigning for state superintendent seat

Don Jordan does not want to be superintendent, but the longtime calculus professor does not want to sit idly by.
A look at South Carolina’s exotic pet trade

Editor’s Note – The following is the first part in a series on the exotic pet trade. Look for further entries in upcoming issues of The Greer Citizen.
Marines to host meet and greet

The Marines of Greenville will host a meet and greet for local high school students on Saturday at 9 a.m. at 200 Patewood Drive.
The event is part of an effort to reach rising seniors, according to Marine Gunnery Sgt. Peter Lyons.
Whirlwind weekend of fun, food and family

Despite the cold weather dampening last year’s Pelham Medical Center Greer Family Fest, thousands made their way downtown last weekend for this year’s event to engage in games, create crafts, feast on food and enjoy the entertainment.
Fire claims Taylors mansion

A fire at a 10,000 square foot mansion in Taylors sent fire firefighters into action early Sunday morning, but efforts to save the structure, commonly known as “the castle,” yielded no success.