The Greer Citizen

Free kayak and canoe trips on Lake Robinson were provided by Sunrift Adventures during the Day of Celebration on Sunday. The event highlighted the lake as a critical environmental, recreational and economic resource for Greer and the larger Upstate community.

OmniSource Metal Recycling representatives Bryan Goldman and Summer Reid presented a $3500 check to Wellford Principal Angie Showalter recently. Jim Davis, with Atlas Organics, and Chartwells Food Service Director Brandon Lewis were also on hand. .for the presentation.

Waste Not, Want Not

Lunchtime at Wellford Academy looks a little different his year. Through a new program, students are turning their leftovers into useable compost in hopes of lessening the school’s food waste.

Streets close, help needed for fest

Downtown streets will close on Saturday as Greer hosts the 10th installment of the Greer State Bank Greer Station Oktoberfest. The event will run from noon-10 p.m., offering a number of food vendors and live entertainment.

The Greer Commission of Public Works was recently presented with the Green Fleet Leader award, given by the Palmetto State Clean Fuels Coalition.

Greer CPW celebrates clean transportation

A local utility company is continuing its effort to become more environmentally conscious. The Greer Commission of Public Works (CPW) received the Palmetto State Clean Fuels Coalition (PSCFC) Green Fleet Leader award on Monday, marking the company’s successes in 2015.

Eastside had very little trouble disposing of Carolina Academy last week, coming away with a 70-0 victory.

Eagles manhandle Carolina Academy

By Joel FitzPatrick For The Greer Citizen Head coach Steve Wilson is trying to change the culture when it comes to football at Eastside.

Despite an injury to starting quarterback Logan DiBenedetto, Riverside notched its third win of the season against JL Mann last Friday.

Riverside tops Mann in overtime

Out of downs, out of quarterbacks and out of time, Riverside wide receiver Brooks O’Brien made the play that gave his team a win in overtime last Friday night. The Warriors topped JL Mann 13-6 after a night of defensive stops and injuries. Riverside is now 3-2 on the season heading into region play.