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Shooting at McDonald's investigated by GPD
MAY 15, 2022
The Greer Police Department is investigating a shooting Sunday at the McDonald’s Restaurant at 6125 Wade Hampton Blvd., in Taylors.
One patron inside McDonald’s was treated on the scene for a minor injury, according to Fortenberry.
Upstate gas prices tip near $4 a gallon
MAR 8, 2022
Gas prices in the Carolinas continued to increase rapidly last week to the highest levels in a decade. Prices at the pump climbed an average of 41 cents on the week in South Carolina and 41 cents on the week in South Carolina.
Some gas prices throughout the Upstate have reached $3.9e9 for a gallon of unleaded fuel.
Valet parking returns to GSP April 4
MAR 8, 2022
Valet parking returns to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport Monday, April 4. Valet services will be available on a daily basis from 4:15 a.m, until one hour after each day’s last arrival. Valet parking is $21 per day.
Valet service, which was originally launched in May 2017, was suspended at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
BMW expanding: $200 million press shop and 200 jobs
MAR 2, 2022
BMW announced Wednesday that the company is expanding its Greer and Spartanburg County operations with the construction of a new press shop. The $200 million investment will create 200 new jobs.
The 219,000-square-foot press shop – located on the BMW Greer campus – will take raw coils of steel, cut them into blanks and stamp sheet metal parts for future BMW models. These components include hang-on parts such as the vehicles’ four doors, fenders, exterior body sides and lift gate.
Creform makes heavy-duty mobile flow rack for auto plant
JAN 3, 2022
Creform Corporation, a Greer manufacturer of unique products for material handling structures has designed and produced a mobile heavy-duty flow rack for use in the body shop of a large automotive assembly plant. The flow rack is used to “flow” in production parts on their assembly line.
The rack is built using Creform 42 mm pipe and joints for extra capacity and rigidity, as well as providing for flexibility and reusability by this long-time customer. The unit features wide Creform Placon roller conveyor for excellent flow characteristics and strength, while the low-friction skate wheel conveyors allow for shallow flow lane angles that are suitable for both plastic returnable totes as well as cardboard boxes. The gravity flow rack assists in first-in, first out (FIFO) inventory management.
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BMW Concept XM at Zentrum for public viewing
DEC 6, 2021
The BMW Concept XM, unveiled at Art Basel 2021 in Miami Beach, will be displayed at the BMW Zentrum museum from Tuesday through Monday (Dec. 13). The series-production model – the BMW XM – will begin production in late 2022 at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg located in Greer.
The Zentrum hours are Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Kennemore inspires return of The Toads on Trade
NOV 30, 2021
The toads are back on Main Street in downtown Greer and if you’re wondering who helped bring them back, look no further than 10 year-old Kelsi Kennemore.
Kennemore decided they needed to return after being displaced during the city’s streetscape project. Through research and support of her family, city, and downtown businesses, 16 toads have been installed on and off Trade Street.
Dollar Tree will become $1.25 tree
NOV 24, 2021
Dollar Tree announced Tuesday that it will increase its price point to $1.25 nationwide. Some customers will see prices increase in December, and all stores will implement the new iincrease by the end of March 2022, the company stated.
Dollar Tree has priced its products at $1 for 35 years. The company is headquartered in Chesapeake, Va.
BMW expands logistics with new $100 million facility
NOV 18, 2021
BMW Manufacturing announced Thursday that it will expand its Greer logistics operations to a new building being developed across Interstate 85 from the plant. The facility, located off Freeman Farm Road, is being constructed by Becknell Industrial.
Total investment in the project is approximately $100 million. When completed, the new logistics center will be nearly one million square feet in size with an opportunity for future expansion.
Contour Airlines begins service to Nashville from GSP
NOV 18, 2021
Contour Airlines began nonstop service to Nashville, Tenn., (BNA.) Wednesday, becoming the seventh airline to offer non-stop service from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. It’s the only non-stop service from GSP to Nashville.
“We are committed to connecting our passengers to the places they need to go,” said Dave Edwards, president and CEO of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District. “With this fast, comfortable, and convenient new service from Contour Airlines, our customers will be able to access all that Nashville has to offer. We are proud to be the first airport in South Carolina to offer scheduled Contour Airlines service.”
Creform manufactures multi-use kitting cart
SEP 13, 2021
Engelhorn is new president and CEO of BMW Manufacturing
SEP 2, 2021
Dr. Robert Engelhorn is the new president and CEO of BMW Manufacturing in Greer. In a private handover ceremony at the BMW Zentrum on Wednesday, Engelhorn took over the plant leadership from Knudt Flor, who has retired from the company.
“Plant Spartanburg has been a critical part of BMW’s global production network for decades, and the plant’s impact is far reaching,” said Engelhorn. “Their performance – both in quality and production – is impressive, and I am excited to lead this extraordinary team.”
Barista Alley takes center stage in downtown Greer
AUG 20, 2021
BY SAMANTHA MARTIN
A Greer city treasure, Barista Alley opened at its new location today at 101 Trade Street, virtually across the street from its original location opened four years ago.
Greer CPW billing software upgrade brings changes
AUG 10, 2021
Greer CPW is upgrading its customer service and billing software to a program call PayGo.
The improvements will allow Greer CPW systems to communicate better with the various departments and provide a smoother customer service experience. Some changes will happen seamlessly, however others will require some steps for customers.
Leadership Greenville Class participants announced
JUL 14, 2021
The Greenville Chamber’s Leadership Greenville program has accepted 40 participants for its 48th class.
Participants were selected based on a thorough application process including essays, professional resume and community involvement.
Inland Port Greer reports huge May in rail moves
JUN 8, 2021
South Carolina Ports had its strongest May ever for containers.
Inland Port Greer reported 11,280 rail moves in May, a 25.9% increase year-over-year. Greer has handled 144,459 rail moves fiscal-year-to-date.
GSP makes changes for increased summer parking
JUN 7, 2021
The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District has announced changes impacting the location and availability of parking at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP.)
Effective immediately, the entrance to the Economy Lot 2 will be relocated. The previous entrance from GSP Drive will be permanently closed and a new entrance will be opened off of Aviation Parkway at the newly constructed roundabout. Roadway signage will be placed to alert drivers of the entrance change.
Hungry guests make short work of Food Trucks' menu
MAY 27, 2021
BY SAMANTHA MARTIN
It’s a classic combination – a night out on the town savoring a delicious meal and feasting your eyes on some kind of spectacle. The city of Greer and Commission of Public Works hosted a Food Truck Rollout last Thursday with five food trucks and entertainment by Secondhand News at Greer City Park
Greer Inland Port has record February
MAR 11, 2021
South Carolina Ports anticipate a continued rebound in fiscal year 2021 and noted strength with inland ports and vehicles in February.
Inland Port Greer had a record February with strong cargo volumes – 14,418 rail moves, up nearly 5% year-over-year. Greer has handled 102,772 rail moves thus far in fiscal year 2021, up nearly 3% year-over-year.
GSP recognized best airport in North America
MAR 11, 2021
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport has been recognized as the Best Airport in North America by the Airports Council International’s 2020 Airport Service Quality Awards.
GSP tied with Portland International Airport, among all airports serving 2 to 5 million passengers annually for customer satisfaction across 34 benchmarks, according to a media release.
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