Trio arrested after shooting & chase
Greenwood City Police got into a pursuit of a vehicle where several individuals were inside and believed to have been involved in a shooting incident. As they followed the vehicle onto Florida Ave, the vehicle crashed, striking a house. Three people took off running but were quickly apprehended. Unique Lamar Gibson, 21, of Greenwood is charged with Unlawful Carry of a Pistol. Javarious De'andre Cunningham, 20, of Greenwood is charged with Unlawful Carry of a Pistol Jamia Monica Cloud, 18, of Greenwood is charged with Failure to Stop for Blue Lights and Siren and Unlawful Carry of a Pistol.
Ninety Six Wildcat Angler Landon Surrett commits to the Lander University Bearcat Anglers
Ninety Six Senior Wildcat Angler Landon Surrett has committed to the Lander University Bearcat Anglers in Greenwood SC. Landon started fishing with the Ninety Six Wildcat Anglers in the 6th Grade and is now in his 7th Year of Angling and is ready to move to the next level. With over 63 plus organized tournaments under his belt to include experience on the local, state and national level, Landon is bringing a ton of experience with him to the Bearcat Anglers. Landon’s Coaches applaud his character both in the classroom and on the water.
Jessie May" Jake Baby" Burton Moates - Greenwood
Mrs. Jessie May" Jake Baby" Burton Moates, 77, of 114 Mill Rd N. Greenwood widow of Franklin Moates departed this life on January 29, 2021 at Self Regional Medical Center. She was born in Greenwood, SC December 30, 1943, a daughter of the late Willie Martin Burton and Margurite Frazier Burton. She was preceded in death by a sister Barbara Jean Burton McGrier and two brothers, William Rufus Burton and Richard Burton. Jessie attended public schools in Greenwood County and was employed as a Bus Driver at the Y.M.C.A. She was a member of Johns Creek Baptist Church where she served as a member of the Hospitality and Kitchen Committee and Pastor's Aid Ministry. Her passion was her family , friends, serving others, and assisting in the church. More