http://gwdtoday.com en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:17:36 GMT News, Sports & Community Events in Greenwood and throughout the lakelands! http://gwdtoday.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=27&ArticleID=25778 The Greenwood County budget ordinance for fiscal year 2014, which runs from July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014, was only allowed to move forward when council voted to reconsider their initial vote on the second reading budget ordinance, which failed to pass with a 3-3 vote during Tuesday night’s regular meeting. News Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:24:00 GMT http://gwdtoday.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=27&ArticleID=25763 http://gwdtoday.com/SiteImages/Article/Tnail/25763.jpg The Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Greenwood man believed to be involved in the armed robbery of the Hickory Point convenience store on Highway 25 that occurred on June 10. The man is also believed to be involved in an armed robbery in Laurens County. News Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:12:00 GMT http://gwdtoday.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=27&ArticleID=25760 GREENWOOD - Lander University is preparing to open an art exhibit featuring works by graduates of the university’s Master of Arts in Teaching in art education program. The exhibit, which will open with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m., on Friday, June 21, will be on display in Lander’s Monsanto Gallery through Aug. 1. News Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:58:00 GMT http://gwdtoday.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=27&ArticleID=25759 http://gwdtoday.com/SiteImages/Article/Tnail/25759.jpg An 84-year-old Abbeville man has been honored as the South Carolina winner of the Home Instead Senior Care Salute to Senior Service award. Harvey Lansing is being recognized for his dedicated community service, including his work at HospiceCare of the Piedmont, Abbeville Hospital and Meals on Wheels – Abbeville Senior Center.   Lansing enjoys serving as the official Hospice House greeter to all guests and filling a variety of other roles. News Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:54:00 GMT http://gwdtoday.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=27&ArticleID=25758 http://gwdtoday.com/SiteImages/Article/Tnail/25758.jpg Greenwood City Council voted unanimously to deny a zoning change that would allow three fraternity houses to be built on W. Durst Avenue by a group based out of Augusta. The same group attempted to build a group of fraternity houses on the Sunnyside property located on Dargan Avenue. That request was denied in April by a unanimous vote. News Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:50:00 GMT http://gwdtoday.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=27&ArticleID=25756 http://gwdtoday.com/SiteImages/Article/Tnail/25756.jpg The Greenwood Police Department has arrested two more individuals they believe were involved in the May 30 slaying of 26-year-old Prudencio Chiquin Sis on Franklin Street. News Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:59:00 GMT http://gwdtoday.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=27&ArticleID=25755 http://gwdtoday.com/SiteImages/Article/Tnail/25755.jpg The Greenwood Police Department has charged a Greenwood man in two additional armed robberies after charging him with the armed robbery of a convenience store that occurred in March. News Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:36:00 GMT http://gwdtoday.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=27&ArticleID=25750 http://gwdtoday.com/SiteImages/Article/Tnail/25750.jpg For many on June 14, the Flag Day ceremonies include multiple flags flying and showing their colors. A tradition of YMCA Camp Greenwood is to retire a worn or damage US Flag on the Friday before Flag Day. So, today’s Flag Retirement Ceremony at YMCA Camp Greenwood was even more special since it was actually held on Flag Day. News Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:11:00 GMT http://gwdtoday.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=27&ArticleID=25744 http://gwdtoday.com/SiteImages/Article/Tnail/25744.jpg The Greenwood County Drug Enforcement Unit arrested a man with a meth lab in his home after serving a search warrant at the residence on Thursday night. News Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:21:00 GMT http://gwdtoday.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=27&ArticleID=25741 http://gwdtoday.com/SiteImages/Article/Tnail/25741.jpg The Greenwood Police Department has made an arrest in connection with the May 30 fatal shooting of 26-year-old Prudencio Chiquin Sis on Franklin Street. News Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT