The Greer Citizen

The City of Greer has extended Administrator Andy Merriman’s contract five more years. Council unanimously approved with a 7-0 vote to allow the Mayor to negotiate a new contract with the City Administrator, following an executive session last week.

Greer firefighters and community members pushed the new engine into service on Monday during a special ceremony at the city station.

Giving a push

On Monday afternoon, the Greer Fire Department held a traditional ceremony to begin the service of its new engine. The Push-In Ceremony took place at the main City of Greer Fire Department on Poinsett St. in downtown Greer.

Riverside came out ahead of a back and forth game with the Yellow Jackets last week, defeating Greer 70-69 in triple overtime.

Riverside upsets Greer

By Jake Korol For the Greer Citizen The 8-11 Riverside Warriors upset the 17-3 Greer Yellow Jackets 70-69 in triple overtime Tuesday night. Greer appeared to have control late in the 4th quarter, but Riverside turned it up a notch.

Jackson Gore of Byrnes inches closer to pinning Jaxx Wulliman of Gaffney. Gore’s pin gives the Rebels the lead for good in the match as they overcome a mid-match rally by the Indians.

Byrnes defeats rival Gaffney on senior night

Byrnes welcomed Gaffney to Duncan Tuesday night for a region matchup. For the Rebels, it would be a night to honor their seniors. For the seniors, it would be a great night as they went on to defeat Gaffney 46-29.

Local resident awarded Order of the Palmetto

Spartanburg County resident Francis “F.E.” Hendrix, 97, was awarded the Order of the Palmetto by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster late last year. The Order of the Palmetto is the highest honor a South Carolina civilian can receive, and Hendrix earned the recognition through years of dedication to helping his community.

Volunteers on the Greer High School Improvement Council gathered at the school’s CTE Summit last year.

Greer High School lands spot on SC-SIC Honor Roll

The School Improvement Council for Greer High School (GHS) has been named to the SC School Improvement Council’s 2023 Honor Roll for their significant efforts to foster civic engagement in public education.

North Dobson apartments will move forward

Wed, 02/01/2023 - 12:32 Kaelyn Cashman

A proposed apartment complex with 265 units on 24.4 acres along North Dobson Road is moving forward following council’s decision last week.

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City extends Merriman contract

Wed, 02/01/2023 - 12:30 Kaelyn Cashman

The City of Greer has extended Administrator Andy Merriman’s contract five more years.

Council unanimously approved with a 7-0 vote to allow the Mayor to negotiate a new contract with the City Administrator, following an executive session last week.