I recently had the opportunity to join a near-capacity crowd at the Abbeville Opera House to experience the second annual Homegrown Songwriter’s Showcase. The event featured more than 30 local and regional artists performing original songs in a variety of genres and musical stylings.
The SC Festival of Flowers is bringing back the Flower of the Year Art Competition as a part of its 53rd annual SC Festival of Flowers celebration in Greenwood.
Laurens Electric Cooperative is offering four local students an expense-paid trip to Washington or Columbia this summer.
The Greenwood County Community Foundation (GCCF) announces its 2020 Youth and Education granting cycle. Grant proposals of up to $5000 will be considered.
Lander University alumni, students, families and friends are invited to participate in this year’s Homecoming and Reunion Celebration.
The American Cancer Society volunteers urges local companies to help support the fight against cancer in their communities by becoming sponsors of Relay For Life.”
Leading the annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade in Willington was the McCormick High School Band playing “We Shall Overcome!”
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and General Emergency Assistance Program (GEAP) are federally funded programs designed to assist eligible low-income households meet home heating, cooling and housing needs.
The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival is now taking applications for individuals, organizations and businesses interested in being a part of the historic 37th annual event.
Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site will be offering a guided hike of the battlefield trail Saturday. The Battle of Musgrove’s Mill, which occurred on August 19, 1780, was a vital turning point in the Patriot’s fight for independence on the South Carolina Backcountry.
The 260th anniversary of the Long Canes Massacre Commemoration Service, sponsored by the Greenwood County Historical Society, Abbeville History Friends, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Lower Long Cane ARP Church, 1591 Long Cane Road, Troy. (GPS. 33.99484-82.3335).
The Laurens County Community Theatre will perform “See How They Run,” a British farce by Philip King.
Marine Lt. Col. Robert James Livingston II retired from the military Dec. 31 after 28 years of service.
With Congress preparing to overhaul the federal Higher Education Act for the ninth time since 1965, you can bet student financial aid policies and regulations will change, again.
Good Times Brewing to celebrate grand opening Good Times Brewing had a ribbon-cutting ceremony in anticipation of its grand opening celebrations today through Sunday. Don’t miss five days full of fun as Good Times opens the doors to the public. For information on grand opening events, visit …
Frank J. Wideman III, President of The Self Family Foundation, announced the following grants awarded at their December 2019 board meeting:
Installation Ceremony for new officers of Cambridge Chapter SAR
Corvette Club donates $500 to PTC Foundation Officials from the Greenwood Corvette Club presented a check for $500 to the Piedmont Technical College Foundation to be applied toward the Greenwood Corvette Club Automotive Scholarship, the second scholarship the group has funded to date. From l…
Alston Wilkes Society receives funding Alston Wilkes Society (AWS) of Greenwood County received funding from the Greenwood County Community Foundation (GCCF) for essential re-entry items for past offenders. AWS helps individuals rebuild their lives after incarceration and its programs help t…
New officers installed at SAR ceremony
GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission and Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity have formed a partnership to construct affordable housing in the City of Greenwood, funded by a grant from the State of South Carolina in the amount of $200,000.
South Carolina raised the most contributions of any state ($115,647), of all time, the most from young agents, most overall number of contributors and most dollars per agency. State leadership will be recognized at the IIABA Legislative Conference in the spring, but it is really thanks to ou…
A Cruise-In and Car Show will be April 18 from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Carquest, 1624 Calhoun Road. There will be live music, vendors, food, specials, raffles and will be family friendly.
Greenwood Municipal Federal Credit Union members donated $500 to Faith Home.
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State legislators attend luncheon Lander University President Richard Cosentino and Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Adam Taylor hosted a luncheon for state legislators Jan. 9. Prior to heading to Columbia for the 2020 legislative session, lawmakers received updates on university new…
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