Greenwood News

Clarence W. 'Hotdog' Blackwell, 71, of Greenwood, husband of Ann Carter Blackwell, died Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Petra Health & Rehab of McCormick.

Storms caused some damage in Hodges in northern Greenwood County and Waterloo in Laurens County on Wednesday, blowing part of the roof of a Subway into Lake Greenwood.

A Greenwood man has been charged with third degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor after police say he molested two girls under the age of 12. Willis Douglas Ross, 61, of 102 Stonehaven Drive, has been charged with third degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor in connection with the incident.

Sizemore Inc. is seeking experienced manufacturing operators. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, and must be able to pass the Work Keys Test, a SLED background check, as well as a drug screen.

Piedmont Technical College will hold a Health Care Programs and Careers Showcase Thursday, July 10 to allow baby boomers to explore the many options available to them in the health care field.

Restoration Ministries 2507 Hwy 25 south Greenwood SC will be having a VBS Fun Day on August 2nd 2014 from 10-3pm on the church campus.

Lamar Allen Goldman, 77, resident of 209 Kingston Road, husband of Jeanette Goolsby Goldman, died Friday, July 4, 2014 at Hospice House.

Publix is now hiring for their new store here in Greenwood located at Publix Pavilion, 479 bypass 72 NW.

Colie Lee Shirley, 73, of 125 Barkwood Lane, husband of Beverly Shirley, died Saturday, July 5, 2014 at his home after a lengthy illness.

A Greenwood teen was arrested Wednesday after he reportedly pointed a handgun at his step-sister and three of her friends.

Cullen Hatch "Sonny" Hines, 78, resident of 321 Gatewood Drive - F2, husband of Norma T. Hines, died Monday, July 1, 2014 at Self Regional Medical Center.

Zach Calhoun has been laying golf since he was 10 years old. The Greenwood native knew early on he wanted to be involved in the game of golf as a career and got his chance as head golf pro at The Golf Club at Star Fort.

After nearly 18 months of discussions and six months with a new policy in place, Greenwood County Council unanimously passed a boundary line agreement on Lake Greenwood during their regular meeting Tuesday night.

Leroy Tolbert of 111 S. Bethune Street husband of Liilie W. Tolbert departed his earthly life on Saturday June 28, 2014 at Self Regional Health Care.

Two men were arrested after a woman reportedly overdosed on heroin at a residence in Ninety Six.

A steady rain and the threat of thunderstorms couldn't dampen the spirits of faithful fans who braved the elements Friday to attend the Panthers Road Show in Finlay Park.

Rosella Wyatt Elledge, 82, of 526 Haltiwanger Road, Apt. 116, widow of Joe Elledge, Jr. died Friday, June 27, 2014 at Ashley Place.

For more than two decades, those in and around Greenwood seeking help for alcoholism and drug addiction have seen the welcoming face of Laurie Fallaw.

Regrettably, Lander University is suspending the programming of Greenwood-Lander Performing Arts on the Lander campus for the 2014-2015 season.

A Greenwood man was arrested Wednesday after investigators say he stole four lottery tickets from a convenience store then cashed a winning ticket at a different store.