Greer commuters will soon notice a few changes on Wade Hampton Boulevard.
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is in the process of adding “adaptive signal timings” to traffic lights throughout the Wade Hampton corridor, with a goal of helping traffic flow more efficiently.
Hundreds gathered at Greer City Hall on Monday to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the annual MLK Luncheon.
Organized by Greer councilman Wayne Griffin and the City of Greer’s Justin Miller, the event returned for its 19th year in 2020.
Prisma Health is cutting 327 staff positions, officials announced last week.
The health system, which has a workforce of more than 30,000, has now eliminated 527 jobs since Oct. 1.
The intersection of Main and Poinsett Streets will be closing for one weekend in March.
The City of Greer recently obtained permission from the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) to move forward with the closure, paving the way for streetscape renovations.
City of Greer officials will be working with Greenville County representatives to evaluate the condition of all local roads over the next few months.
The evaluation comes as the county makes plans for future road work.
Spinning Jenny to host Grand Marvy Market
The Grand Marvy Market is heading back to The Spinning Jenny this Spring on June 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Vendor applications are being accepted now.
The Beech Springs Intermediate School (BSIS) library has implemented a “Read ‘n Ride” program, funded by Donors Choose.
The initiative combines physical and mental exercise as students will be able to access three recumbent bikes to use while reading in the library.
A Greer Middle College student is hoping to do something big with her senior project.
Nayeli Geoghegan is collecting new and gently used medical equipment to start a medical shares closet for low-income or underinsured residents in need.
A local automotive dealership is funding a new scholarship for North Greenville students.
Dick Brooks Honda Greer Community Scholarships will be awarded starting in the fall of 2020, according to the university. Eight $1,600 scholarships will be awarded beginning with the Fall 2021 semester.
Property on Moore Street in Duncan is changing ownership for residential development.
Duncan Town Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to rezone property located at 104, 106 and 108 S. Moore Street from General Business District and RS-2 to R-TF for both parcels last Tuesday.
