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100 deadliest days for teen drivers
MAY 30, 2018
More than 1,050 people were killed in crashes involving a teen driver in 2016 during the 100 Deadliest Days, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. That is an average of 10 people per day – a 14 percent increase compared to the rest of the year, according to data analyzed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
As school lets out for summer, AAA Carolinas stresses the importance of preparing and educating inexperienced teen drivers for some of the most dangerous driving days of the year.
Greater Greer Education Foundation awards $1,000 scholarships to 12 area students
MAY 25, 2018
May 24, 2018
In its second round of funding, the Greater Greer Education Foundation, in partnership with the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce, awarded $1,000 scholarships to 12 area students in a ceremony Thursday at Greer City Hall.
Former Greer standout, gets first MLB start today for White Sox
MAY 2, 2018
Update: Daniel Palka went 0-4 in his first Major League Baseball start and left three runners on base. The White Sox lost, 3-2.
A former Greer High School baseball standout will get his first major league start Wednesday afternoon.
Greater Greer Education Foundation Presents $9,651.65 in grants to 10 schools
FEB 2, 2018
Feb. 1, 2018
The Greater Greer Education Foundation presented $9,469.65 in grant money to 9 school in Greenville and Spartanburg counties at a news conference Feb. 1 at Greer City Hall.
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Benson is a finalist for national automobile dealer of the year
DEC 9, 2017
Jim Benson will be honored at the National Automobile Dealers Association’s 2018 NADA Show in Las Vegas in March as one of 47 nominees for the TIME Dealer of the Year.
Benson, 81, is South Carolina’s representative of the automobile industry’s most prestigious and highly coveted honors. Recipients are among the nation’s most successful auto dealers who also demonstrate a long-standing commitment to community service.
Ludley, Greer High Principal, is Grand Marshal for Christmas Parade
NOV 28, 2017
Greer High School Principal Justin Ludley, his wife Barrett, and their oldest child James, 3, will lead the Christmas Parade through Greer on Sunday Dec. 3 at 2:30 p.m. Justin and Barrett’s 6-month old triplets (Tess, Anna, and Will) will be at home.
The parade culminates Greer's weekend of festive activities,
Greer falls to South Pointe, 67-21
NOV 25, 2017
South Pointe scored more points than any team against Greer in the Yellow Jackets’ long storied history Friday night at Dooley Field.
The Stallions were off and running and didn’t stop until South Pointe won its 25th straight victory and beat the Greer Yellow Jackets, 67-21, for the Upstate Class 4A Championship. Greer (12-2) saw its winning streak end at 11 games.
Greer has hefty task versus South Pointe
NOV 24, 2017
Greer has waited 14 years to get where South Pointe has been for three consecutive years – winners of the state 4A championship.
The South Pointe Stallions, unbeaten (13-0), with a 24-game unbeaten streak, play the Greer Yellow Jackets (12-1), with an 11-game win streak, Friday night at Dooley Field in a 7:30 game.
Houston sets passing record in Greer's dismantling of Greenville
NOV 18, 2017
Greer gave Greenville an old-fashioned whupping Friday night in front of a near-capacity crowd at Dooley Field.
Trey Houston, with five scoring strikes, broke a single season touchdown pass reception record, Dre Williams galloped to a 99-yard touchdown and the Greer defense took no prisoners as the Yellow Jackets pounded Greenville, 47-15.
No love lost in Greer vs. Greenville matchup
NOV 17, 2017
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One of the largest crowds at Dooley Field is anticipated at tonight’s 7:30 game.
Greer wins 10th straight, plays rival Greenville next
NOV 10, 2017
Greer marched into the third round of the Class AAAA football playoffs Friday night by knocking off South Aiken, 42-21, at Dooley Field.
Greer will play Greenville, a 42-27 winner over York, next Friday in the semifinal game of the Upper State bracket. The game will be played at Dooley Field and a packed stadium is all but guaranteed when the two rivals play. Greer beat Greenville, 27-19, in the regular season. Greer has a 10-game winning streak and is 11-1 overall.
Greer, Eastside play at home in second round of playoffs
NOV 10, 2017
Greer and Eastside hosts second round state football playoff games Friday night at 7:30.
South Aiken comes to Greer to play the Yellow Jackets at Dooley Field. Greer is 10-1 and beat Daniel 42-7 last week. South Aiken, 9-2, defeated Ridge View 47-28.
Eastside, Greer dominate All-Region II team
NOV 6, 2017
The All-Region II-AAAA football team was announced Monday with Eastside and Greer dominating the 44-player team.
Jordan Morgan, quarterback for Eastside High School, is the Player of the Year and Will Young of Greer is the Coach of the Year.
Troy Pride profiled in 'Striving for Greatness' feature
NOV 3, 2017
Former Greer High School standout Troy Pride Jr. is featured this week in a profile on Irish Sports Daily.
Pride is a sophomore cornerback who broke into the starting rotation two weeks ago in a 49-14 win over Southern California two weeks ago.
Craig inducted into Greer Ring of Honor
NOV 3, 2017
Arthur Craig, Greer High School class of 1964, was inducted into the Ring of Honor at halftime of the Greer-Daniel playoff football game Friday night.
Craig is the fifth member of the class of 1964 joining Clay Bradburn, Robert Lynn, Bobby Harley and Don Brown. Craig was presented the honor by Brown.
Greer, Eastside, Blue Ridge, Byrnes begin playoffs tonight
NOV 3, 2017
The high school football playoffs begin tonight with all games at 7:30.
Greer appears to be one of the most balanced teams head coach Will Young has fielded in the playoffs. The Yellow Jackets will enjoy home field advantage through the playoffs.
Program in Greer schools could be future of education across state
OCT 31, 2017
By PAUL ALONGI
Clemson University
About 300 students in two Greer schools are beginning to use cutting-edge educational materials to learn the skills they need to land a job in advanced manufacturing, as industry leaders seek a larger pool of highly skilled workers.
Greer clinches Region championship, waltzes past Union County
OCT 21, 2017
Greer clinched the Region II-4A championship Friday night by walloping Union County in the annual Yellow Jackets Bowl, 63-20, at Dooley Field Friday night.
Greer is 8-1, losing only to Class 5A Byrnes, and is 3-0 in the region. It was the Yellow Jackets’ seventh straight win. Union County is 1-8 and 1-2.
Houston grades near perfect in Greer's win over Greenville
OCT 13, 2017
Trey Houston received an A+ Friday night as he led Greer to a 27-19 victory over rival and unbeaten Greenville at Dooley Field.
Houston accounted for 278 yards, scoring four touchdowns – two running and two passing.
Greer, Byrnes represented on Shrine Bowl roster
OCT 9, 2017
Two Greer players and one from Byrnes have been selected to play for the South Carolina Shrine Bowl team.
Quavian White was selected as a defensive back and Bradley Thompson as an offensive lineman. Khalid Jones of Byrnes was selected as a linebacker.
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