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Schools in Greenwood District 50 are closed to students today after a strong storm ripped through Greenwood, uprooting trees, snapping power poles and knocking out power to more than 6,000 homes. Full Story »

NINETY SIX -- George Kennedy, an accountant with the Elliott Davis firm of Greenwood, on Tuesday gave Greenwood District 52 a clean slate regarding its 2008-09 audit. Full Story »

Parents are invited to enjoy a night out on the town while the YMCA entertains the children. The next Kid’s Night Out starts 7 p.m. Friday and ends at 9 a.m. Saturday. Full Story »

Lake management, non-compliance issues and economic development were among the many topics of conversation Monday night at the Stoney Point Property Owners’ Association Community Education Program meeting. Full Story »

ABBEVILLE -- Visitors and residents could soon be relieved to find out there’s a place to go to the bathroom downtown. Full Story »

The Greenwood Drug Enforcement Unit issued numerous citations last Thursday and Friday after several local businesses allegedly sold alcohol to minors. Full Story »

Members of the Lakelands Chapter of The Compassionate Friends (TCF) will participate in an annual worldwide event designed to honor the memories of all children, regardless of age, who have died. Full Story »

The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Greenwood County recognized Hodges Elementary School as the No. 1 school in Greenwood County for 2009. The school administrative staff, faculty and students raised $11,125. American Cancer Society community manager, Hoyt Dorn, and Relay For Life chairwoman, Kathy Wilson awarded principal Roger Richburg a trophy in recognition of the school’s efforts. Full Story »

NHC Health Care in Greenwood has made another annual contribution to support Lander University’s health care management program. Full Story »

David H. Wilkins, former United States Ambassador to Canada and a native of Greenville, will deliver an address to about 224 degree candidates at Lander University’s December commencement ceremonies, 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, in the university’s Horne Arena. Full Story »

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corp. recently made a $25,000 donation to the Piedmont Tech Foundation. Keto Fuller from Eaton’s Electrical facility in Greenwood, third from right, presented Piedmont Tech president Ray Brooks and Foundation executive director Fran Wiley the check. Full Story »

Lauren and Erin Fricks try to remember their Christmas wishes as little girls while selecting items for their mystery student. (Staff photo by Felicia Kitzmiller) Full Story »

Firearms experts throughout the area are saying last week’s fatal shooting of a 21-year-old from Greenwood during a pistol trick that went awry teaches a well-known lesson that is sometimes forgotten. Full Story »

At least one person on the Christmas list doesn’t have to be hard to shop for this year. Many parents find their child’s teacher on the “good” list this holiday season and will be in search of the right gift. Full Story »

Abbeville County Sheriff Charles Goodwin, left, and Magistrate Judge Tommy Ferguson placed wreaths Tuesday in memory of ACSO Sgt. Danny Wilson and Constable Donnie Ouzts. Wilson and Ouzts were killed by Steven Bixby on Dec. 8, 2003., at 4 Union Church Road in Abbeville. Full Story »

Nearly 100 floats, dance troops, bands, local business and non-profit organizations took to the streets of Uptown Greenwood on Sunday for the 2009 Greenwood Christmas parade. The theme of the parade was “Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child.” Full Story »

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WARE SHOALS -- Town Council will meet 11 a.m. today at Town Hall, 8 Mill St. Full Story »

SALUDA -- Town Council will meet 5:30 p.m. today at the Town Hall, 100 S. Jefferson St. Full Story »

After more than 12 years of working in a doctor’s office, Shannon Grismer recently found herself unemployed, and without a degree, unqualified for her old position or a similar one. Full Story »

Local leaders on Monday got their first look at results from a study that could lead to a public transportation system in Greenwood, Abbeville and Saluda counties. Full Story »

Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Bill Quarles places an ornament on the Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS) Christmas tree in the lobby of the Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office. The tree is placed in memory of police officers who have died in the line of duty. Full Story »

FILE - In a April 29, 2006 photo, South Carolina Treasurer Grady Patterson arrives the Democratic State Convention, in Columbia, S.C. Patterson Jr., South Carolina's longtime former state treasurer, died Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, said longtime spokesman Trav Robertson. Full Story »

COLUMBIA - Grady Patterson Jr., South Carolina's longtime former state treasurer and a World War II veteran, died Monday. He was 85. Full Story »

The Piedmont Tech Foundation had its drawing for the 10 finalists for the 1965 student-built Cobra Replica Dec 2. The 10 finalists are Kendall Adams, Bill Murray, Gayla Murray, Isaac Shaffer, Pam Brooks, John Stoddard, Rick Lasure, Calhoun Mays Jr., Mike Johnson and Frances Trammell. Full Story »