From November 2015
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It's all about the 'Gee', the heartbeat of Greer
NOV 18, 2015
Jimmy Chulkus laughed out loud while leaning back in a booth at the Clock Restaurant on Poinsett Street.
“Two hot dogs, French fries and a tea! A big ice tea! To go!”
Chulkus was in mid-sentence talking about Lonnie “Gee” McGee when he paused, busted out laughing again and repeated the phrase.
That was Gee’s standard order when he came for dinner at Clock Restaurant.
Public is invited to parade honoring 'Gee' Friday at 6
NOV 18, 2015
Lonnie "Gee" McGee, a Greer icon with his presence at virtually every significant event and man about town, is leaving Greer this week for Clinton.
Gee, as he is affectionately known to generations of greater Greer citizens of all professions, is moving to a care center in Clinton, according to a Greer Police Department release.
Sen. Scott interviews WW II veteran Cliff Harpst
NOV 11, 2015
Sen. Tim Scott interviewed Cliff Harpst and posted the video today, Veterans Day, to honor all veterans and people serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Harpst has become a celebrity in Greer since he arrived. The World War II veteran runs errands for downtown merchants, has a sandwich named for him at the Stomping Grounds on Trade Street, and has worked annually at the Waffle House – only on Christmas Day to allow staff to spend time with their families.
Greer Christmas Parade open for entries
NOV 9, 2015
Registration for the Greer Christmas Parade, scheduled Dec. 6 at 2:30 p.m., is open.
Greer Relief, the beneficiary and organizer of the parade, is accepting entries received or postmarked by Wednesday, Nov. 25 to avoid a late fee.
5 'Make Greer Great' grants awarded by PFT
NOV 6, 2015
Five recipients have been awarded “Make Greer Great” reimbursement grants funded by Partnership for Tomorrow.
The program awards $1,500 each to execute an idea or project.
Catwalk for the Cure donates $4,200 to Gibbs Center
NOV 3, 2015
Catwalk Walk for a Cure raised $4,210 at a fashion show featuring clothing from downtown Greer’s fashion stores.
The proceeds benefit Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute. The funds will be used by the Bearden-Josey Center for Breast Health’s Mammography assistance program, which allows women, who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford screenings, to receive mammograms.
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