The Greer Citizen

A recent fire at Tab’s Flea Market, located at 13450 E. Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer, is still under investigation.

Several area fire departments responded to a fully involved blaze on Feb. 13 at Tab’s Flea Market, located at 13450 E. Wade Hampton Blvd., but the cause is still under investigation following conflicting witness statements.

A quick snow was enough to close schools for area students on Tuesday, but more could be on the way this week.

Greer awaits snow storm

Another round of snow is on its way to Greer, according to the National Weather Service. Upstate residents could see as much as four and a half inches of the white stuff by Thursday morning, causing “hazardous driving conditions” and possible school closings.

A group of Spartanburg District Five eighth graders participate in the first Rising Rebels signing day, designed to put the focus back on academics.

Lane: Rising Rebels need vision in the classroom

Byrnes coach Brian Lane believes success on the football field should start with a vision in the classroom. That’s why he organized the school’s first “Rising Rebels” signing day for a group of District Five eighth graders on Monday. Lane said he wanted to give his future players a strong foundation for success.

Despite a round one victory over Chester, Kennedy Taylor and the No. 2 Eagles were unable to advance past Belton-Honea Path, falling 41-38.

Lady Eagles fall to BHP

A season that saw plenty of success ended in heartbreak for the Eastside girls basketball team, who fell in the second round of postseason play to Belton-Honea Path, 41-38. Head coach Cindy DeHart said her team had a few opportunities to tie the game late but could not take advantage.

Classmates say Trace Morris was a ‘great guy with a larger than life personality.’

Riverside Class of ’77 remembers friend

Members of the Riverside High class of 1977 recently found a unique way to honor their friend and preserve their class history.

Congressman Trey Gowdy joins in the fun during the ‘Real Men Read’ event at Chandler Creek.

Chandler Creek proves ‘Real Men Read’

Men from as far away as Washington, D.C. and from as nearby as Greer High School descended upon Chandler Creek Elementary Friday to prove that “Real Men Read.” The school hosted a daylong reading program, featuring members from the local fire department, Greer football team, local and state representatives and many others.