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BREAKING NEWS
Greenwood County Detects Minor Earthquakes
Greenwood County, South Carolina, August 21, 2025 News Summary In a span of two days, Greenwood County, South Carolina experienced a series of minor earthquakes, including a 2.2-magnitude quake. Fortunately, there...
Community mourns the loss of Bobby Bartless
Greenwood, August 21, 2025 News Summary Robert ‘Bobby’ L. Bartless, Sr., a beloved member of the Greenwood community, passed away at the age of 78. His contributions to family and community...
Greenwood County, South Carolina Experiences Two Small Earthquakes
Greenwood County, August 20, 2025 News Summary Greenwood County, South Carolina, was affected by two small earthquakes on August 18 and 19, registering magnitudes of 2.2 and 1.7. The U.S. Geological...
Greenwood County, South Carolina Experiences Minor Earthquakes
Greenwood County, South Carolina, August 20, 2025 News Summary Greenwood County, SC, was shaken by two minor earthquakes recently. The first, with a magnitude of 2.2, occurred late at night, followed...
Greenwood County, South Carolina Experiences Two Earthquakes Overnight
Greenwood County, South Carolina, August 20, 2025 News Summary Greenwood County, South Carolina, reported two earthquakes occurring on August 18 and 19, with magnitudes of 2.2 and 1.7, respectively. These shallow...
Two Earthquakes Shake Greenwood County, South Carolina
Greenwood County, South Carolina, August 20, 2025 News Summary Greenwood County, South Carolina, was rocked by two earthquakes within hours of each other, measuring 2.2 and 1.7 on the Richter scale....
Recent Minor Earthquakes Strike Greenwood County
Greenwood County, August 20, 2025 News Summary Greenwood County, South Carolina, experienced two minor earthquakes on August 19, 2025. The first quake registered a magnitude of 2.2, followed by another at...
Investigation Launched Against Ninety Six Mayor for Misconduct
Ninety Six, August 19, 2025 News Summary Ninety Six Mayor Gregg Brown is under investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division due to allegations of misconduct related to town funds....
Tragic Shooting at Tulsa Juneteenth Festival
Tulsa, Oklahoma, August 18, 2025 News Summary Gunfire erupted at the 2025 Tulsa Juneteenth Festival, leaving one dead and several injured, including a teenager and an elderly woman. The authorities are...
BUSINESS
Greenwood County Launches New Technical Innovation Center
Greenwood County, August 19, 2025 News Summary Greenwood County, in collaboration with Piedmont Technical College and local school districts, has announced the launch of a new Technical Innovation Center. This facility...
Severe Thunderstorm Causes Damage and Disruptions in Greenwood
News Summary Greenwood, SC, faced severe thunderstorms resulting in substantial tree damage and power outages. The storm brought wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail. Authorities issued...
New Propel Business Lab Cohort to Launch in Greenwood
News Summary A new cohort of the Propel Business Lab is launching in Greenwood, offering essential business training for aspiring entrepreneurs. This 12-week program, a collaboration between VisionGreenwood and Lander...
South Carolina State Parks Enhance Internet Connectivity
News Summary The South Carolina state parks department is set to improve internet connectivity across its parks by investing in high-speed fiber optic installations, starting with Lake Greenwood State Park....
Lake Greenwood State Park to Improve Internet Services
News Summary Lake Greenwood State Park in South Carolina is set to become the first state park in the area to receive significant upgrades to its internet service. The state...
Piedmont Technical College Partners with Kia America to Enhance Automotive Program
News Summary Piedmont Technical College has partnered with Kia America to strengthen its Automotive Technology program through the donation of a Kia EV6 vehicle. This collaboration aims to equip students...
Charles & Associates Introduces Design-Build Renovation Services
News Summary Charles & Associates, a leading home repair firm in Greenwood, has launched a new suite of Design-Build Renovation services. This innovative approach integrates design and construction, streamlining home...
Carolinas AGC Announces 2025 Top Young Leaders Award Recipients
News Summary The Carolinas AGC has honored Pete Distefano and Anna-Bryce Hobson with the prestigious 2025 Top Young Leaders Award for their exceptional contributions to the construction industry and community...
Self Regional Healthcare Acquires Former Lidl Building
News Summary Self Regional Healthcare has acquired the former Lidl Food Market in Greenwood for $4.5 million to enhance medical services. The facility will be repurposed for rehabilitation and urgent...
Events/What's Happening
William R. Logan Jr. Memorial Masonic Scholarship Awarded
Greenwood, SC, August 20, 2025 News Summary The William R. (Bill) Logan Jr. Memorial Masonic Scholarship has been awarded again, providing $2,500 to a deserving high school senior. This annual scholarship,...
Community Mourns the Loss of Jimmy Ray Wood
Greenwood, August 19, 2025 News Summary Jimmy Ray Wood, an 80-year-old National Guard veteran and passionate sports fan from Greenwood, passed away on August 14, 2025. Known for his dedication to...
Greenwood County Launches 2024 Capital Project Sales Tax Initiative
News Summary Greenwood County has kicked off its 2024 Capital Project Sales Tax initiative with a community celebration. The initiative aims to fund 27 projects focusing on education, infrastructure, and...
Greenwood Christian Hawks Secure Dominant Season Opener
News Summary The Greenwood Christian Hawks displayed a commanding performance in their season opener with a 34-0 victory against Northside Christian Academy. The game, which was shortened due to weather...
Greenwood Changes Christmas Parade Theme Amid Backlash
News Summary Greenwood officials have decided to change the theme of their 2025 Christmas parade after significant public criticism regarding its original title, ‘Christmas Through the Colonies.’ Many residents raised...
Greenwood City Changes Christmas Parade Theme
News Summary Following community concerns over the initial theme of ‘Christmas Through the Colonies,’ Greenwood City, South Carolina has decided to adopt a new theme for this year’s Christmas parade....
Beloved Elberton Community Member Polly Parham Passes Away
News Summary Polly Parham, a cherished resident of Elberton, GA, has passed away at the age of 96. Known for her nurturing spirit and community involvement, Polly leaves behind a...
Greenwood Eagles Prepare for Upcoming Football Season
News Summary The Greenwood Eagles are set to make a strong showing in the upcoming football season after a successful previous year. With 17 returning starters, including key players and...
South Carolina’s Preseason Football Poll Reveals Strong Contenders
News Summary The South Carolina Prep Football Media Preseason Poll has been released, showcasing the top teams in various classes as they prepare for the upcoming season. Dutch Fork leads...
CRIME
Investigation Launched Against Ninety Six Mayor for Misconduct
Ninety Six, August 19, 2025 News Summary Ninety Six Mayor Gregg Brown is under investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division due to allegations of misconduct related to town funds....
Tragic Shooting at Tulsa Juneteenth Festival
Tulsa, Oklahoma, August 18, 2025 News Summary Gunfire erupted at the 2025 Tulsa Juneteenth Festival, leaving one dead and several injured, including a teenager and an elderly woman. The authorities are...
Man Charged with Attempted Murder in South Carolina Shooting
News Summary A 64-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting incident in Ware Shoals. Police responded to reports of gunfire endangering pedestrians. The suspect surrendered, and...
Family Pets Missing After Theft of Vehicle in Greenwood
News Summary In Greenwood, S.C., two family dogs have gone missing after their owners’ gray Jeep was stolen from the Piggly Wiggly parking lot. While the vehicle was recovered shortly...
Multiple Arrests Made in Fatal Shooting at Ware Shoals Dragway
News Summary Authorities have made multiple arrests related to the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Calvin Lamont Parker Jr. during a car and bike show at Ware Shoals Dragway. Kendrick Makins...
Two Arrested in Fatal Shooting at Ware Shoals Dragway
News Summary Two men have been arrested following the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Calvin Lamont Parker Jr. at the Ware Shoals Dragway during a car and bike show. Kendrick Beanard...
Greenwood Man Sentenced to 20 Years for DUI Fatality
News Summary Robert Charles Regan, a 36-year-old from Greenwood, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of DUI resulting in the death of 85-year-old Army veteran...
Man Sentenced to 20 Years for DUI Crash in Greenwood
News Summary Robert Charles Regan has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for a DUI crash that resulted in the death of 85-year-old Army veteran David Rearden. Regan fled...
77-Year-Old Man Arrested for Child Exploitation in South Carolina
News Summary Russell Wesley Waters, a 77-year-old man from Greenwood County, South Carolina, has been arrested for possession of child sexual abuse materials. He faces four felony charges stemming from...
POLITICS
Community mourns the loss of Bobby Bartless
Greenwood, August 21, 2025 News Summary Robert ‘Bobby’ L. Bartless, Sr., a beloved member of the Greenwood community, passed away at the age of 78. His contributions to family and community...
Two Earthquakes Shake Greenwood County, South Carolina
Greenwood County, South Carolina, August 20, 2025 News Summary Greenwood County, South Carolina, was rocked by two earthquakes within hours of each other, measuring 2.2 and 1.7 on the Richter scale....
Investigation Launched Against Ninety Six Mayor for Misconduct
Ninety Six, August 19, 2025 News Summary Ninety Six Mayor Gregg Brown is under investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division due to allegations of misconduct related to town funds....
Controversy Erupts Over Christmas Parade Theme in Greenwood
News Summary The decision to change the theme of Greenwood’s Christmas parade has sparked significant controversy, attracting criticism from political figures. Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette condemned the removal of the...
Remembering Richard ‘Dick’ Eldon Fleming: A Life of Service
News Summary Richard ‘Dick’ Eldon Fleming, a cherished community member and family man, passed away at the age of 93. His life was marked by service in the Army and...
Community Mourns Loss of Beloved Members Margaret Goodridge and Charley Holtzclaw
News Summary The Greenwood community is in mourning following the deaths of Margaret J. Goodridge and Charles Ancel Holtzclaw. Both individuals left behind significant legacies of love, service, and dedication...
Community Mourns Loss of Two Longtime Greenwood Residents
News Summary The Greenwood community is in mourning following the recent deaths of two longtime residents, Allie Pauline ‘Polly’ Hendricks Parham and Suzanne Thomason Rowland. Parham, aged 96, passed away...
Lt. Governor Criticizes Christmas Parade Theme Change
News Summary Lt. Governor Pamela Evette has expressed her discontent with Greenwood’s decision to alter the theme of this year’s Christmas parade. Initially, the theme was set to commemorate the...
McCormick, South Carolina Faces Flash Flooding Threat
News Summary A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for McCormick County, South Carolina due to heavy rainfall. Residents should prepare for potential flash flooding as rain is expected to...
SPORTS
Community Mourns the Loss of Jimmy Ray Wood
Greenwood, August 19, 2025 News Summary Jimmy Ray Wood, an 80-year-old National Guard veteran and passionate sports fan from Greenwood, passed away on August 14, 2025. Known for his dedication to...
Greenwood Christian Hawks Secure Dominant Season Opener
News Summary The Greenwood Christian Hawks displayed a commanding performance in their season opener with a 34-0 victory against Northside Christian Academy. The game, which was shortened due to weather...
Greenwood Eagles Prepare for Upcoming Football Season
News Summary The Greenwood Eagles are set to make a strong showing in the upcoming football season after a successful previous year. With 17 returning starters, including key players and...
South Carolina’s Preseason Football Poll Reveals Strong Contenders
News Summary The South Carolina Prep Football Media Preseason Poll has been released, showcasing the top teams in various classes as they prepare for the upcoming season. Dutch Fork leads...
Local High School Football Schedules Announced
News Summary The 2025 high school football schedules for upstate teams have been revealed, featuring exciting matchups and key games throughout the season. With teams like Pickens, Dorman, Laurens, Midland...
Chapin Newberry Post Starts Season with Dominant Win
News Summary Chapin Newberry Post 193/24 opened their season with an impressive 13-1 victory against Greenwood Post. The team, led by coach Ryan Stoudemire, showcased stellar performances from players like...
FC Tulsa Hosts Greenwood Night to Honor Community
News Summary FC Tulsa’s Greenwood Night will take place at ONEOK Field, celebrating the history of the Greenwood community while promoting cultural awareness. The event includes activities like a mini...
Asheville City SC Secures 2-0 Victory Over Birmingham Legion WFC
News Summary In an impressive match at Greenwood Field, Asheville City SC triumphed over Birmingham Legion WFC with a 2-0 victory. The game highlighted Asheville’s strong performance, particularly with early...
Myrtle Beach Rugby Club Shows Remarkable Growth and Community Engagement
News Summary The Men’s Myrtle Beach Rugby Club, founded in 2022, is rapidly growing, with 30 active players and strong community involvement. After an undefeated spring season, they’re gearing up...