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GHS grad launches dog+human race

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Greer High graduate Miley White is getting set to launch a traveling obstacle course for dogs and their owners.

Set for June 15, from 8 a.m. to noon, the inaugural UltiMutt Race will start at the Greer High School cross country course, located at 3000 East Gap Creek Road in Greer.

Disc Dogs

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Dogs and handlers competed last weekend at the Skyhoundz World Qualifiers on the lower ball field at Century Park for one of 22 spots in the World Championships, which will be held in September. For more information, visit skyhoundz.com/competition.

Welcome to my side of town: Wellford

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With roots dating back to the 1700s, Wellford has become known as a close-knit community where everyone knows everyone.

David Gist was born and raised in the area.

“It’s an old town,” Gist said. “When it was established, they used to call it merchant’s row. That was before my time. That was a long time ago.”

Welcome to my side of town: Lyman

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A small town situated in the Middle Tyger area of Spartanburg County, Lyman has found its identity as a well-kept mill village that continues to attract residents and visitors alike.

“It’s a mill town,” said Wanda Fowler, founding director of Middle Tyger Community Center (MTCC) in 1998.

Welcome to my side of town: Duncan

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A railroad community, Duncan is a quiet, friendly small town with residents calling the area home for multiple generations.

“Duncan’s kind of unique,” said longtime firefighter Barry Frost, who was born and raised in Duncan. “Duncan was started because of the railroad track, a true railroad community, [it] didn’t have a mill.”

International Festival

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The City of Greer hosted its sixth annual Greer Goes Global International Festival on Saturday, April 27, at Greer City Park with more than 20 countries represented.

The festival included native performances, musical instruments, snacks from vendors, food trucks, arts and crafts, sports demonstrations and informational booths.

Relay for Life

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Relay For Life of Greer honored cancer survivors and caregivers last Friday evening with a dinner, walk and activities at Dooley Field Stadium.

The theme for this year’s Relay was Superheros: Taking Up the Fight.

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