Billy Garrett, Greenwood trial lawyer, spoke to a large crowd of GOP attendees Aug. 12 at the Greenwood County Public Library, Veterans Auditorium.

Modern attack submarines are the most technologically advanced and capable undersea warfighters in the world. Operating these highly complex submarines require sailors from the U.S. Navy’s submarine community, also known as the “Silent Service.”

When ex-offenders are released from incarceration and have officially paid their debt to society, many go from “locked up” to “locked out” of any means for supporting themselves in society. If they have any kind of criminal record, their employment applications often are automatically flagge…

Andy Benoit, Lander University vice president for Enrollment and Access Management, is leaving his post to take a similar position at Texas A&M — Corpus Christi.

A reception for "The Many Faces of Abstract," a solo show featuring South Carolina contemporary artist Debbie Bzdyl, will take place on Monday, Aug. 26 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Newberry College has appointed Thomas Ard as director of financial aid, beginning with the 2019-20 academic year.

Presbyterian College hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 7, to celebrate the opening of new student housing on campus.

Economist Klaus Schwab in 2016 described the “Fourth Industrial Revolution” as a fusing of technologies, “blurring the lines between the physical, digital and biological spheres.” It is the inevitable result of the previous three industrial revolutions characterized by the use of: 1) steam a…

State Rep. John McCravy presented Sgt. Benjamin Baker of the Greenwood Police Department a certificate from the state House of Representatives on July 17, honoring him for saving the life of an injured person.

Teresa Wheeler has been promoted to Human Resources Director of Burton Center. Wheeler has served in the Human Resources Department for seven years, having served that last three years as Benefits Coordinator.

Jeffery Tolbert has been promoted to Director of Ware Shoals/Due West Operations for Burton Center. Tolbert has been employed with Burton Center for 19 years. He has served as Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional, Coordinator of the Supervised Living Program and Community Training …

Students from Josh Buchanan’s Aerospace class, comprised of both Greenwood High School and Emerald High School students, scored highest in the country on the SREB Advanced Aerospace End of Course Exam for the second year in a row.

Countybank is pleased to welcome Brad Cantrell as Vice President, SBA Business Development Officer in Greenville. Cantrell comes to Countybank with extensive experience in banking, credit, and business development across the Upstate.

Newberry College has appointed Milena E. Velez as director of admission, beginning with the 2019-20 academic year.

Dot Holmes will trade safety goggles for business attire when she embarks on the next stage of her professional career. The 56-year-old veteran of some 27 years on the factory floor anticipates moving into the office suite when she receives her associate degree in Administrative Office Techn…

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Iota Upsilon Omega Chapter hosted their 2019 scholarship fundraiser Inaugural Calendar Doll Debutante Cotillion titled Diamonds and Pearls.