Living Here
New book puts the spotlight on unlikely heroes
Anybody can be a hero.
That’s Rev. Paul White’s message in his new book “Heroes,” which highlights the importance of doing the right thing when no one is watching.
Local artists help to drill well in India
A Greer-based organization is bringing fresh water to third-world countries with support from the local community.
Six artists from the Greenville area have painted around 100 elephants handmade by rescued slaves in India in order to raise funds for well-drilling projects through Water of Life in Greer.
Greer resident aids teens with safe driving initiative
A Greer resident who lost her 16-year-old daughter in a car accident is helping local families prevent similar tragedies.
Greer Relief planning Christmas Morning Shoppe
Greer Relief needs help getting ready for this year’s Christmas Morning Shoppe.
There are many ways to help as a business, church, school, club, family, or individual.
Here are a few opportunities available:
Hollywild to hold Holiday Lights Safari
Hollywild will hold its 28th Annual Holiday Lights Safari Benefit to support the care and feeding of the hundreds of animals that make their home there again this season.
State announces 2018 Angels
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the Angels and Scrooges of 2018 recently.
Ten Angels as well as one Honorary Angel were recognized at a press conference and honored with a reception in the Secretary of State’s Office following the announcement.
Churches schedule Christmas events
Greer First to hold musicals, service
Greer First Baptist will begin its holiday events on Sunday, Dec. 2, 6 p.m. with a Children’s Musical “Wrapping All The Way.”
Greer First Worship will present “Newborn” on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 6:30 p.m.
A Christmas Eve Service will be held Monday, Dec. 24, at 5 p.m.
Surrounding communities to celebrate Christmas
Lyman to hold Breakfast with Santa
The Town of Lyman is holding its first Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 8-10 a.m. at the Lyman Event Center at Pacific Place.
Christmas events set in the City of Greer
The Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce is partnering with businesses on Trade Street to implement a new event this year.
Rockin’ Around Trade Street is set for Thursday, Nov. 29, from 5-8 p.m. on Trade Street with food tastings, a sip and shop event, entertainment, children’s crafts and Santa.