GREENWOOD, SC- Eighth Circuit Solicitor hopeful Robert Tinsley says he is considering two options - to be on the November ballot as an independent petition candidate or to be put back on the primary ballot through judicial means, “I think a Circuit Judge can order me back on the ballot.” Tinsley told GwdToday that he was meeting with an...
GREENWOOD, SC – Residents of McKellar Farms, a subdivision located off Siloam Church Road near five points, said they heard a loud explosion Wednesday afternoon around 6pm. Firefighters were dispatched to Maple Court where they discovered a burning vehicle.
GREENWOOD, SC - A car struck a utility pole on Deadfall Road Wednesday around 2:15 pm. Apparently a black Nissan 300 ZX was traveling towards Cokesbury Road when it left the road, went down an embankment and... CLICK HEADLINE FOR FULL ARTICLE.
Viewers of GwdToday have for a long time requested the option to advertise their yard sales. As a result GwdToday has added a Yard Sale section under our Marketplace. Now you can promote your upcoming yard sale for thousands to see.
The Greenwood Chamber of Commerce is holding a Business After Hours Thursday May 17th from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the new location of Kirk’s Pool and Hearth, 1419 Calhoun Road in Greenwood. Refreshments will be served and reservations are requested. Admission is $10 for the general public and $5 for chamber members. Call 223- 8431 Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association and Whole Foods Market announce the 6th annual sustainable farm tour, Saturday and Sunday, June 2-3, from 1 – 6 pm each day. One of the largest agri-tourism events in the state, the Upstate Farm Tour is a vibrant symbol of local passion for small sustainable farms and healthy food. Over four thousand farm visits were made on the tour last year. CLICK HEADLINE FOR FULL ARTICLE
GREENWOOD, SC – The Greenwood County Council voted unanimously Tuesday afternoon to have an outside agency conduct a full investigation into the establishment, legality, and funding of fixed reimbursements for County Council. They also voted unanimously to authorize county attorney Chuck Watson to speak to investigators about the reimbursements.
On Saturday, May 19th, Piedmont Agency on Aging will host their second annual Meals on Wheels Candlelight 5K Run. Proceeds from the race will benefit Meals on Wheels in Greenwood and Abbeville Counties. Tuesday, May 15, 2012
GREENWOOD, SC – Playing college baseball has been a dream of Cooper Mullet’s for as long as he can remember. Mullet’s dreams of playing college baseball became a reality Wednesday afternoon, when he signed a National Letter of Intent to play at USC-Salkehatchie. (1 comments) Wednesday, May 16, 2012
GREENWOOD, SC – American Legion Post 20 is proud to announce a variety of special theme nights throughout their 2012 campaign. Special theme night activities will begin at the times listed. Games will begin at 7:30pm.
GREENWOOD, SC – American Legion Post 20 has released their 2012 19U schedule. The schedule includes games against Anderson, Belton, Easley, and Greenville. Tickets for each game are $5. Season tickets for all regular-season home games are $30. Super tickets, which include all regular-season home games, home playoff games, and any home state tournament games, are just $50. Tickets can be purchased at the American Legion or by contacting American Legion Post 20 Athletic Director Dale Kittles at (864) 992-9565.
Local soccer player, Callie Ferqueron, played as a quest player on the CESA 99 Red U12G team this past weekend in the Adidas Spring Festival held in Greenville, SC. CLICK HEADLINE FOR FULL ARTICLE. (1 comments) Friday, May 11, 2012
GREENWOOD, SC – Following his team’s 4A playoff loss to Northwestern, Greenwood High School soccer coach John Kinard said that the ball just didn’t bounce his team’s way. The Greenwood Eagles fell to Northwestern 4-3 in penalty shootouts Thursday night, ending a successful 2012 campaign.CLICK HEADLINE FOR FULL ARTICLE.
GREENWOOD — Sam Kinard, of Hodges, recently retired after serving as a custodian at Lander University for 10 years. The most outstanding quality of “Mr. Sam,” as he was affectionately known, was humility, according to custodial department superintendent Dana Price. “No matter what the task, and there are some very unpleasant ones as a career custodian, Sam was always ready, willing and able,” Price said. He added, “Sam’s quiet, steady nature was a calming force on the custodial crew and will be sorely missed.”
Greenwood, SC - Awards for service to Piedmont Technical College totaling 280 years were presented at a recent luncheon. Recipients and their individual service totals are: (front, from left) Daniel Morvey (20); Lee Balentine (10); Christine Knight (10); Paige Mills (20); Lisa Martin (10); Lesley Price (10); and Sally Cooke (10). Back, Andy Omundson (30); Janice Sibert (30); Tom Walton (20); Dr. Ray Brooks, president of PTC; Wanda Hill (30); and Michael Reid (30). Not pictured are Johnny Merck (20); Jerry Alewine (10); Tanisha Latimer (10); and Margaret Wanning (10). The large group represents every sector of the institution, including faculty and staff.
Greenwood Lander Performing Arts (GLPA) has announced its 2012-2013 season, which will include an appearance by the China National Symphony Orchestra in Lander University’s Josephine B. Abney Cultural Center Auditorium.
The names of 10 Lander University students will be included in the 2011-12 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, recognizing their selection as outstanding campus leaders. The 10 were honored recently at Lander’s annual Academic and Student Life Awards ceremony.
The students were chosen based on their academic achievements, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and potential for continued success.
