Greenwood News

The newly constructed gazebo in front of Lander University's Laura Lander Hall is decorated with a Christmas tree to help celebrate the holiday season.

Zonia Lawrence 76, of 110 Pelzer Street died December 1, 2013 at Self Regional Medical Center.

Greenwood City Council approved the budget for the City of Greenwood by a vote of 5-2 at their regular meeting Monday.

A Greenwood man is facing multiple charges after police say he viciously assaulted a woman and a young child during an altercation at a residence on Magnolia Avenue.

Eight Circuit Solicitor David Stumbo announces that a twenty-four year old Greenwood man, Montrey L. Jones, has pled guilty for an April 2013 domestic-related assault and sentenced to 10 years in state prison.

The Reverend. Frederick William Toburen officiated. The ceremony celebrated the union of the bride and groom and their faith in Christ.

The recent editorial supporting locating a University of South Carolina Beaufort branch on Office Park Road seems logical, but unfortunately, was based on misinformation and faulty reasoning.

Beginning Friday law enforcement agencies throughout the state will be cracking down on intoxicated drivers as part of Sober of Slammer.

A Ninety Six man is facing a drug distribution charge after police say he sold methamphetamines to an informant in October.

The holiday gift bag project deadline has been extended till Monday, December 16th to help insure that every senior on the Meals on Wheels program will receive a gift bag.

The Humane Society of Greenwood is having an on-site male cat neuter-a-thon Wednesday, December 18, by appointment only.

A former teacher at Pinecrest Elementary School is facing a drug charge after authorities say she was illegally filling and taking prescriptions for Adderall, a medication commonly prescribed for people wit Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder .

Commencement exercises will begin at 5 p.m. in the James Medford Family Event Center at Piedmont Technical College in Greenwood.

Retiring Lakelands Homebuilders Association executive officer Nick Nicholson, left, is honored Monday by Home Builders of South Carolina executive director Mark Nix during the Lakelands HBA Christmas party.

Charles Richard "Dick" Lamar, 84, resident of Greenwood, husband of Judy Ann Marshall Lamar, died December 5, 2013, at his home.

Greenwood County Coroner Sonny Cox said Desmond Kennedy was shot once around 5 a.m. Sunday in his home.

Greenwood Genetic Center is currently hosting an exhibition of 46 exquisite watercolor paintings from the personal collection of Greenwood horticulturist John Elsley.

The Index-Journal of Greenwood reports the ceremony Monday morning will include a moment of silence and a wreath placed at a monument dedicated to the officers.

Detectives with the multi-jurisdictional Violent Crimes Task Force are investigating both shootings and said they don't think the incidents are related.

Ricky Griffin, 25, of 301 Beechwood Drive, was charged with second-degree assault and battery and pointing and presenting a firearm at a person in connection with the incident.