Greenwood News

The S.C. Association of Municipal Power Systems released its January electric rate survey.

Brett Jones, of Springboard Advertising/Design, addresses those in attendance Thursday during the unveiling of the Greenwood Regional Tourism and Visitors Bureau's spring marketing strategy.

Sponsored by the Small Business and Rural Development Division, the Rural Photography Contest is part of the annual South Carolina Rural Summit conference, which will be held in Greenwood on March 5, 2012.

Born in Greenwood, he was a son of Nancy Burnett Milner and the late Benjamin P. Milner, Jr.

From staff reports Three people were arrested by the Greenwood County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday morning in connection to the theft of metal.

The Employee Foundation of the VKR Group recently awarded a grant to Piedmont Agency on Aging to purchase computers, a flat screen tv and Wii games for seniors who attend the agency's "Sunrise Cafe." Employees at Velux Greenwood made the recommendation to the Employee Foundation for this equipment.

Wanda Sorrells, 59, of 134 Monroe Drive, died Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at her residence.

Kirby King of Greenwood and Theo Lane of Prosperity have been appointed by Governor Nikki Haley to the Burton Center Board for Disabilities and Special Needs.

Erica T. Wideman, 38, of Gilliam Court Apartments Apt. 7, Greenwood, died when she was taken off life support, Greenwood County Coroner Jim Coursey said.

In the wake of State Representative Gene Pinson's announcement that he will not run again as a candidate for House District 13, Attorney John McCravy has confirmed that he is giving 'serious thought' toward filing as a candidate.

Police said that on Friday, they were called to a house on Chappel Street, where they found Jermel Tompkins and Erica Wideman, who was injured, in the crawlspace under the house.

Bulloch County Sheriff's Office investigators were notified by a concerned citizen in Sept.

Angel Flight, which now has seven pilots in Greenwood, provides air transport to patients with medical and financial needs.

Shane Andrew Lindley, 12 month old son of Andrew Blake Lindley and Brandi Leigh Rachels, of Greenwood, died Saturday, February 4, 2012.

A third candidate has announced their run for the Greenwood County Coroner's Office.

Robert Anty, far right, is the superintendent of the Greenwood City Sanitation Department and oversees 13 crew members, including Ryrekis Nix, left, and Kendrakus Mathis, center, who are responsible for collecting trash from Greenwood residences and businesses.

Dylan Scott, the first place male finisher of the 'Run Your Ice Off' 8K, crosses the finish line Saturday.

Hebron Clark Ouzts, 90, of 205 Lowell Street, Ninety Six, husband of Edith Leopard Ouzts, died Friday, February 3, 2012 at Hospice House, Greenwood, SC.

"The police told me she was not beaten. She was strangled," the victim's sister Teresa Spearman told the Index-Journal. Officials with the Greenwood Police Department said they are working on why she was found unresponsive about 2 a.m. Friday under an abandoned house on Chappel Street.

Aiden Davis, great nephew of Linda Dolny, throws one of the opening pitches Friday before Lander's season opener against Newberry.