Greenwood News

William Michael "Mike" Blackwell, Sr., 63, 982 Eagles Harbor Dr., husband of Angela Robinson Blackwell, died March 12, 2014 at his home.

According to a report from the Greenwood Police Department, police were dispatched to 119 Granola Ave. Monday afternoon in reference to a burglary.

Today, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance recognized 105 manufacturing plant sites throughout the State for outstanding workplace safety accomplishments during 2013.

Alma Adams Moates, 89, resident of Morningside Assisted Living, wife of C.L. "Charlie" Moates, Sr., died March 10, 2014 at Hospice House.

Bernice W. Williams, 66, of 102 Cottonwood Street , wife of Alfonzo Williams, Jr., died on Monday, March 10, 2014 at Self Regional Medical Center.

A vote in the state Senate could come as early as today to confirm Lee Hewitt of Murrells Inlet as the representative of the 7th Congressional District on the board that oversees state health and environmental policies.

Specialist Jason Hardzewicz, left, and trader Michael Zicchinolfi work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

The South Carolina Activities Professionals Association has bestowed upon Ms. Marti Hurst, Wesley Commons Resident, it s coveted "Volunteer of the Year Award" for 2014.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Iota Upsilon Omega Chapter of Greenwood, SC recently inducted seven new members.

Take a Blue Tick Hound and turn him burnished auburn, add a ringing bay and an equally pure disposition, and you have the formula for our colorful character Frank; a refined 2-year-old Coonhound mix who exemplifies the many traits his breed is adored for.

The Greenwood Eagles went undefeated in last weekend's Coastal Invitational Tournament and were crowned Tournament Champions.

Pictured left to right: Lacey Miller , Senator Floyd Nicholson, Karen Pettay , and Vicki Hufffman Senator Floyd Nicholson and representatives of the Humane Society of Greenwood met to discuss animal protection issues in South Carolina, including pending bills: Dangerous Animal Act , Felony Cockfighting , Animal Cruelty , and Large-Scale Animal ... (more)

Leah M. "Mickie" Phipps Dean, 82, resident of 3911 72-221 East, widow of Carroll Franklin Dean died March 10, 2014 at NHC Healthcare in Laurens.

A Greenwood man was killed Saturday in an industrial accident at the Louis Rich plant in Newberry County, according to Newberry County Coroner Craig Newton.

I know that my Grandmother would be pleased with the vehicle she so wisely created that has done so much for so many."

Imprisoned more than half his life for a rape and murder conviction, 53-year-old Edward Lee Elmore, center, celebrates his 2012 release in Greenwood, South Carolina.

Paris Palmer, a 6-8, 305-pound offensive lineman from Lackawanna JC, was offered last week by South Carolina.

Greenwood County emergency services director Derek Kinney said the county has hired Steven Holmes Sr. Holmes was one of four finalists for the position.

The deadline to enter Lander University's Short Film Competition is March 17. Part of the Fifth Annual Lander Film Festival, the event will feature lines written by A-list Hollywood screenwriters specifically for the competition.

Horace O'Dell Bennett, 79, of 6614 Ninety Six Highway, widower of Betty Crowe Bennett, died Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Self Regional Medical Center.