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Brewer enjoys challenge of criminal investigations

For Greer police detective Marie Brewer, being detail oriented and methodical has helped her succeed in pursuit of her lifelong dream – being a law enforcement officer.

Miss Greater Greer pageant Saturday

The 54th annual Miss Greater Greer and Miss Greater Greer Teen pageant is Saturday at the Greer High auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and can be obtained by...

Weatherspoon arrested for involvement in murder

In an unexpected twist on a tragic story, the brother of the woman who shot and killed a Pelham Street homeowner last week and was shot by him in return has been arrested and...

Jordan treated to concert by former choir members

Longtime Greer resident William Jordan was treated to a surprise concert at The Cottages of Brushy Creek on Monday.

Greer chamber hears signs of brighter outlook

As bad as things have been in the U.S. and world economy during the past four years, this is by no means the first time Americans have ridden an economic rollercoaster out of a...

Greer Memorial starts community garden

Freshly tilled ground on West Road, the former home of Woodland Elementary, is being prepared for planting by Greer Memorial Hospital and local businesses. The group is offering...

Lyman council moves forward with 'Project 29'

The Lyman Town Council authorized Mayor Rodney Turner to proceed with negotiations for an economic development project known only as “Project 29” during the...

Tyger River Park gearing up for opening

After nearly two years of ups and downs and a fair bit of criticism over cost, the new Tyger River Park will be celebrating its grand opening Saturday, March 10, starting at 10...

Garcia believes business has found home

Wanda Garcia has been a fixture on Trade Street for the last few years as a business owner in different locations.

Greer man arrested for assault

Greer police arrested a local man for assaulting at least two police officers after officers tried to question him for suspicious activity Feb. 4, according to the...

Deputies seeking second suspect

Spartanburg County sheriff’s investigators are seeking the public’s help in identifying additional suspects in the Jan. 31 burglary of a home at 84 Butler Rd....

Pair arrested in connection with arson case

Greer police have arrested two local women in connection with an arson case Feb. 2 at 301 Tryon St., according to police spokesman Lt. Jimmy Holcombe.

Councilman criticizes sheriff

Comments Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright has made in recent months urging citizens to take steps to defend themselves may be sending the wrong message, according to...

Prayer rally reignites Mitchell's desire to serve

Prayers were raised, hymns of worship and praise were sung, and Amens echoed throughout the building as folks packed into Macedonia Baptist Church Friday night to worship God and...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Two die in robbery attempt

Two people are dead following an apparent attempted armed robbery at 203 Pelham St. in Greer Monday, according to Greer police.

Cross joins GCM

Denise Cross is the new Senior Dining coordinator at Greer Community Ministries (GCM).

James Agency honored for lengthy relationship with State Auto

The James Agency, an insurance provider in Greer, was honored on Tuesday for its 50-year partnership with State Auto.

Greater Greer Education Foundation awards grants

On Monday at the Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Greer Education Foundation presented 11 grants totaling $10,000 to school and community projects in Greenville and Spartanburg...

Ashmore, Welch honored

Two of the Greer area’s most active community volunteers were given top honors at the Greer Chamber of Commerce’s 74th Annual Awards banquet at the Embassy...

Childhood education rates highlighted by indicators

While overall educational achievement rates have been improving in Spartanburg County, data contained in the Spartanburg County Foundation’s Community Indicators project...

Haley highlights economic development plans at Greer chamber banquet

Gov. Nikki Haley spoke at some length about her ideas to improve the business climate in South Carolina during the Greer Chamber of Commerce’s 74th annual awards banquet...

Radiator shop closes its doors

Henderson’s Radiator Shop has been a well known business in town having the same location at 400 Arlington Road for the past 29 years.

Taylors man arrested on drug, traffic charges

Greer police arrested a Taylors man on drug and traffic charges following a traffic stop Jan. 29 on Wade Hampton Boulevard, according to the department’s incident report.

Marie Brewer honored as Greer Officer of Year

Detective Marie Brewer earned the top honor at the Greer Police Department’s annual awards banquet last Saturday and was presented with the Greer State Bank Officer of...

Yellow Jacket joins heritage museum

When the floor of the old Greer High gym, now the J. Harley Bonds Career Center, was taken up to make way for a new state-of-the-art welding center, the wooden slats were saved.

Students man polls

Teachers at all grade levels hope they can reach each student, making an impact and a difference in their lives that will carry on well past their days as a student.

CPW finance team honored for excellence

Chuck Reynolds and his staff at the Greer Commission of Public Works were honored Monday with the Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the sixth consecutive year...

Greer voters favor Gingrich

With 243,153 votes, Newt Gingrich received 40.4 percent of the votes in last Saturday’s South Carolina Republican Primary.

Council approves annexation despite concerns

The Greer City council gave final approval to a measure annexing nine acres of land on Dillard Road during its regular meeting Tuesday despite concerns that the planned...

District 5 virtual school provides second chance

Spartanburg District 5 students are taking advantage of virtual learning to earn or recover credits in the first year of the program. For the spring semester, 48 Byrnes High and...

Survey results returned

The superintendent survey results are in and reveal that employees, parents and non-employees all want a leader with integrity.

Six Wags builds larger facility on Hwy 14

With the demand for space rapidly outgrowing their existing Cripple Creek Road facility, Upstate Dog Training and Pet Resort is building a new 13,000-square-foot facility on Hwy...

Stomping Grounds opens Thursday

As cold weather makes its way through the Upstate, Lisa Suber, a North Carolina native, has brought a new source of warmth and comfort to the downtown Greer Area.

Greer seeing steady rebound in new starts

The number of housing starts in 2010 in Greer is painting a picture of steady improvement, according to city building and development standards director Phil Rhoads.

Local woman facing drug, traffic charges

Greer police arrested a local woman on drug and traffic charges following a traffic stop for a faulty headlight around 2:20 a.m. Jan. 21, according to the department’s...

Greenville deputies seeking help in identifying suspect

Greenville County sheriff’s investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with the attempted armed robbery of...

A story of struggle, strength and striking

After two decades of grappling with mental illness, Jon Fowler is finally grappling for fun.

Campaigns come to Greer

It was an early start to the campaign day for Mitt Romney when he held a rally at Cherokee Trikes & More in Greer last Thursday.

Two candidates speak at Byrnes High

Republican presidential candidates Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum made appearances at the joint Spartanburg/Greenville Republican Party Presidential Forum held at Byrnes High...

Tippin returns home to highlight Family Fest

Organizers of the Village Hospital Family Festival were hoping to make this year’s event the biggest in history.

BMW to add 300 jobs

Celebrating the production of the two millionth vehicle at its Greer plant, BMW officials announced last week the introduction of a new model at the facility and an additional...

Greer's Roy Mack retires after 35 years of service

In his own dignified, soft-spoken way, Greenville Fire Assistant Chief Roy Mack has been a trailblazer during his 35 years in the city’s fire service and has helped open...

KidGopher captures InnoVision award

A faster, safer after school student pickup system born in the Upstate is the recipient of the 2011 InnoVision Technology Application award. CQ Media Networks, a division of Team...

Greer Food Lion among stores slated for closing

Delhaize America, the company that owns Food Lion, announced last week that it would be closing 113 underperforming stores.

Parks and Recreation celebrate banner year

In many ways, 2011 was a banner year for the Greer Parks and Recreation Department with the launch of five new recreation programs and record participation in both athletic and...

Duggar family visit draws large crowd

Dickey’s BBQ of Greer was filled with a diverse mixture of people on Monday.

Car hits Waffle House

Two people were injured when a car ran into the Waffle House located at the intersection of Highway 14 and Wade Hampton Boulevard last Thursday morning.

Greer family of five escapes house fire

A Greer family of five managed to escape a fire that ravaged their home last Friday.

Police arrest man for shoplifting, drug possession

Greer police arrested a Union man Jan. 13 for shoplifting at Walmart after responding to a call from the store’s loss prevention department, according to the...