Rick Danner is stepping down from his role at Countybank.
The Greer mayor has been serving as Business Development Officer for the bank since 2017.
“It’s not the type of decision that anybody makes without a certain amount reflection,” he said. “It was a very tough decision to make, but the timing just felt right.
It’s been a rough start to 2021 for Duncan Councilmember Shirley Clopton, who spent New Year’s Eve in the hospital fighting COVID-19.
“Before I went into the hospital, I felt bad,” Clopton said. “I had some of the symptoms that they talked about, fever and things like that, so I decided to have a COVID test at Pelham right here on 14.
South Carolina Law Enforcement officers came together to support the family of Sgt. Conley Jumper last week.
Jumper died during a traffic stop along Interstate-85 in October of 2020 following an altercation with a suspect.
A 28-year law enforcement veteran, Jumper was well known in the community.
Commissioners denied the rezoning of two Henderson Gap Road properties for the development of a new town home community.
Concerns were raised about the proposed project, which is being planned at 1360 and 1490 Henderson Gap Road. The 4-3 vote was to deny the rezoning of the properties from R-15 to Design Review District.
Developers will now be required to contribute 50 percent of all costs associated with the construction of an electrical distribution system for a new residential development, following a Greer CPW decision.
CPW Commissioners approved the amendment to the Developer Policy for Electric Extension on Monday.
An area nonprofit is hoping to connect local seniors and students to alleviate loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Morrison Moree shared her story at Stomping Grounds last Thursday, Jan. 21. The event was hosted by Greer Aglow.
The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck is back in operation at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport.
The restaurant and bar, located in GSP’s Grand Hall, now offers a streamlined menu and new socially distanced seating due to COVID-19.
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has been given a clean audit for the fiscal year 2019-2020.
This report marks the second consecutive year the agency’s financial operations have received an “unmodified” review.
Greer Relief seeks tax volunteers
Each year, Greer Relief serves as a VITA site.
VITA, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, provides free tax preparation to neighbors in need.
Taxes are prepared by IRS certified volunteers.
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