The City of Greer will begin accepting filing applications on July 17 for three council seats, one Commission of Public Works (CPW) seat, and the seat of Mayor. The municipal election is set for Tuesday, November 7.
Districts 1, 3, and 5 city council seats are up for reelection for another four-year term.
Ivey Tapp delivered a trailer full of food along with a $20,000 monetary donation to Greer Community Ministries on Friday for her 12th Annual Birthday Canned Food Drive.
The family expressed thanks to the businesses, organizations, and individuals who made this year another success.
The Greer Development Corporation was recently absorbed by the City of Greer, and a new organization took its place as the Economic Development Department.
Drivers in downtown Greer should expect a change in traffic patterns over the next few weeks as the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is testing a new traffic pattern starting this Friday.
The City of Greer is considering turning a two-lane road in downtown Greer into a one-way street to help relieve traffic on Poinsett and other downtown areas.
El Bethel Baptist Church announced on Sunday that their church is now debt free. Church Treasurer James Allen said that in the past three years, the church has paid off $248,000 and has been in the Jones Ave. location for 23 years.
Sports camp set
at Greer first Baptist
Greer First Baptist is hosting Greer First Sports Camp 2023 from July 17 through July 20. Children who have completed K5 through 5th grade are welcome to attending at a cost of $50 per child.
Breaking Bread for
Jesus lists needs
Breaking Bread for Jesus Soup Kitchen has seen a large spike in the need for food in the community with daily meals on many days reaching more than 225.
Memphis Fresh hosted a Summer Market at Aurora Farms in Taylors on Sunday. More than 30 vendors offered local, small business wares outside, while wedding festival vendors set up inside. Aurora Farms is located at 1045 Milford Church Road in Taylors.
Taylors Fire and Sewer District recently passed a tax increase for all taxpayers within the district.
The increase was due to increased personnel costs, safety, maintenance, general insurance, occupancy, lease payment, reserves, and capital expenditures.
317 Trade Street Greer, SC 29651
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