GREER NEWS From November 2016
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Dabo Swinney is right, journalism has lost its credibility
NOV 30, 2016
Dabo Swinney is right.
Greer Station Vintage Christmas has 3-day run beginning Thursday
NOV 29, 2016
The Greer Station Vintage Christmas is Thursday through Saturday at Grace Hall.
The indoor event will benefit Saved by the Heart, a non-profit for animal rescue serving Greer. Last year’s event helped raise funds for the rescue’s veterinary, food, maintenance bills and foster program.
Two holiday events postponed because of weather
NOV 29, 2016
Two holiday events scheduled in Spartanburg have been postponed tonight and rescheduled.
Rain throughout the day Tuesday and more scheduled tonight made event planners rework their calendars.
Noah Hannon collects another honor, Lineman of the Year
NOV 29, 2016
• See Noah Hannon's documentary
Noah Hannon of Greer High School was selected Lineman of the Year from the Palmetto Champions All-Star Football Team by the South Carolina Football Coaches Association.
Dave Ramsey: 'Snakes bite'
NOV 28, 2016
Dear Dave,
My wife and I are building a home, and we found a great entertainment center we both love. It costs $6,000, and the dealer said he would give us 10 percent off if we take out a store credit card. We have the cash to buy the piece, but we were wondering if it would be a good idea to get the card and use it for the entertainment center and Christmas gifts, then pay it off immediately.
Brian Martin's vision of downtown living acknowledged with Mayor's Small Business Award
NOV 28, 2016
Brian Martin’s investment into Greer has resonated far beyond the Upstate with his vision of residential growth downtown combined with small businesses.
Martin, an attorney at 212 Trade Street, has five apartments he leases – from studio to two-bedroom – plus two additional one-bedroom units he rents for Airbnb quests.
Police Chief Reynolds is grand marshal for Christmas Parade
NOV 28, 2016
• Gee will lead Greer High School Marching Band
Greer Police Chief Dan Reynolds is the grand marshal for Sunday’s Christmas Parade.
Jingle Bell Jog is scheduled for Dec. 10
NOV 27, 2016
The Jingle Bell Jog is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 10 starting at the Sugar Creek III Clubhouse in Greer.
The Elf Run, ¾-mile, is 2:15 p.m. and the Jingle Bell Jog 5k is 3 p.m.
Lighting of the Christmas Tree activities announced
NOV 27, 2016
The Greer Christmas Tree Lighting with activities is scheduled Friday at Greer City Park.
Friday’s schedule
Fire at Hollywild Animal Park appeared to start in a trash can besides concessions building
NOV 26, 2016
A fire at the concessions building in the Santa’s Village of Hollywild Animal Park was reported by a park official.
No people or animals were hurt, reported Kim Atchley, Executive Director of the park.
North Greenville continues run in playoffs, beats Tuskegee
NOV 26, 2016
North Greenville came out of the gate with four first quarter touchdowns to beat Tuskegee, 45-26, in the second round of the NCAA Division II Saturday in Tigerville.
NGU (9-4) will play North Alabama (9-1) in the semifinals next Saturday at a time to be announced. North Alabama beat UNC Pembroke, 41-9.
Greer police trying to connect elusive clue to triple-murder case
NOV 25, 2016
• 'Murder victims were almost as innocent as children'
The search continues for the Greer Police Department seeking a clue that would help solve a 2003 triple-murder case.
North Greenville hosts Tuskegee in a second round playoff game
NOV 25, 2016
North Greenville University will play Tuskegee University in a second round NCAA Division II football playoff game Saturday at noon at Younts Stadium in Tigerville.
NGU is 8-4 that includes a four-game winning streak. The Crusaders are coming off its first round playoff victory, 27-13, at Florida Institute last Saturday.
Greer firefighters assisting in Pinnacle Mountain Fire
NOV 24, 2016
Greer firefighters are helping to battle the Pinnacle Mountain Fire that is threatening more than 800 structures in South Caroina and North Carolina.
The fire jumped into Pickens and Greenville counties last week and today there are 625 threatened structures in South Carolina – 523 in Greenville County and 112 in Pickens County. Officials also reported there are 171 structures threatened in Transylvania County, N.C.
Chef Jason Clark shows how to carve and plate your Thanksgiving turkey
NOV 23, 2016
• Carving a turkey, step-by-step
Jason Clark, honored as the Restaurateur of 2014 and 2016 in the Upstate, demonstrates how to carve a turkey and present a beautiful plate of food for the family and guests on Thanksgiving.
Gee will be at the Greer Christmas Parade, leading Greer High School Marching Band
NOV 23, 2016
The City of Greer will be able to give a shout out for Lonnie “Gee” McGee at the Christmas Parade.
Use your head to combat concussions in youth sports
NOV 23, 2016
With athletes of all ages taking to fields and courts, there are important steps to take in keeping young athletes safe during practice and games.
Data from U.S. Youth Soccer shows that the number of kids playing increased nearly 90 percent — with nearly 3 million children ages 7-17 playing each year — from 1990 to 2014. As soccer has risen in popularity, so has the rate on injuries — especially concussions — according to a Nationwide Children's Hospital study published recently in "Pediatrics."
Restaurants open locally and nationally on Thanksgiving serving traditional fare and
NOV 23, 2016
There are plenty of local and national restaurants open on Thanksgiving to enjoy the traditional fare while traveling.
Local restaurants are just as appealing, and understanding, with families traveling from different parts of the state or region for a Thanksgiving dinner.
Some CPW customers getting a $32.10 refund
NOV 22, 2016
Greer Commission of Public Works is crediting approximately 3,500 residential customers for charges they incurred in October. The average credit is $32.10.
Several years ago CPW Commissioners and management changed the monthly sewer cap of 12,000 gallons to 8,000 gallons per month May through September. Residential customers are not billed for sewer flows over 8,000 gallons.
Wright, Chappell-McPhail, Allison get Sparanburg Chamber Inclusion Awards
NOV 22, 2016
The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce announced the 2016 Inclusion Award recipients: Carl Wright, Minority Business Advocate of the Year; Molly Chappell-McPhail, Women-owned Business Person of the Year; & Loren Allison, Rising Star.
The Inclusion Awards celebrate the accomplishments of minority and women-owned businesses in the community, and recognize those working to advance economic inclusion.
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