Authentic German food and craft beer are on the menu in downtown Greer this weekend, as Oktoberfest returns Saturday.
The event will feature live music and a variety of other offerings for festival goers from noon-10 p.m.
Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Owens announced his resignation Tuesday, capping a nine-year stint with the organization.
He will remain in the position until Dec. 1, when he will transition to his new role as President and CEO of the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce.
A new Hilton brand hotel is on its way to the corner of Poinsett Street and Main Street in downtown Greer, city officials announced last week.
The City of Greer will invest $1.8 million for infrastructure relating to the project, which is set to begin within two years.
Doug Jones performed at GCM’s OctoberFAST Saturday (above). Frank Devar (right) won the 5K with a time of 15:15. Other winners include male winners Westley Wilson, 17:17, and Jonathan Fenske, 19:10, as well as female winners Ginnie Freeman, 20:35, Louisa Henry, 20:37, Caroline Reed, 21:03.
The City of Greer will make a number of road improvements in 2018, addressing areas with aging pavement in Greenville and Spartanburg Counties.
“Our paving priority is paving the ‘worst first,’” said City Engineer Steve Grant. “The oldest and worst conditioned streets are near the center of the city.”
A Taylors woman was killed when her vehicle struck an oncoming Ford Explorer around 1:30 p.m. last Tuesday on Locust Hill Road.
Authorities say Brandy N. Thomas, 46, was pronounced dead at the scene due to blunt force trauma.
Chelsey Ashford, along with others, modeled downtown Greer fashion during Dress Like A Local last Thursday at Grace Hall, where more than 100 people attended.
Fall 2017 class
For grief support
Interim Healthcare Hospice is restarting its Fall 2017 Grief Support Class for those struggling with the loss of a loved one, those having difficulty finding friends who understand and those looking for practical tools to cope.
Dexter L. Reaves is a familiar face for local voters, having spent nearly a decade serving with the Greer Police Department.
Now the Latta native is taking on a different challenge, vying for the District Six seat for Greer City Council currently held by Judy Albert.
The City of Greer highlighted local talent during the new Artisan Makers Market held last Saturday at Greer City Park. The market featured about 75 makers, food trucks and artists.
