Blues musician Mac Arnold to perform March 23 in Greenwood
Blues legend Mac Arnold and his Plate Full O’ Blues Band will star in two events in Greenwood as part of a program that is bringing blues music to the local music curriculum.
Read full storyShuttle parking required for Wreaths Across America event
The second annual Wreaths Across America ceremony in Greenwood will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Veterans Plaza at Oakbrook Memorial Park. The ceremony, sponsored by the Mount Ariel Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will include the presentation of wreaths to individuals representing the branches of the U.S. military -- Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines, as well as the nation's POWs.
Read full storyWreaths Across America truck arrives Dec. 9 in Greenwood
The first WAA truck in Greenwood arrived last year at Edgewood Cemetery. This year’s delivery is scheduled for 10 a.m. Dec. 9.Photo byK. Lea PetitThe wreaths are coming!. The Mount Ariel Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution invites the public to greet the truck carrying the official wreaths from Wreaths Across America on Friday, Dec. 9, in the parking lot of NewSpring Greenwood, located at 1306 72 Bypass NE.
Read full storyCokesbury College presents holiday drop-in Dec. 10
Fresh greenery will deck the halls during the "Cokesbury College Christmas" celebration Dec. 10. The event is free and open to the public.Photo byStefan Wiecki. Take a break from shopping and make plans to attend the “Cokesbury College Christmas” celebration Saturday, Dec. 10.
Read full storyOliver North to discuss new book Nov. 10 on WCRS Radio
U.S. Marine Corps officer, retired Lt. Col. Oliver North, will be the guest speaker Thursday, Nov. 10, on "Meet Me at the Diner," a program on WCRS Radio with award-winning broadcaster Anne Eller.
Read full storyWreaths Across America expands in Greenwood to honor veterans
The second annual Wreaths Across America campaign is returning to the Lakelands for the 2022 holiday season and is expanding efforts to place wreaths on approximately 2,000 veterans’ graves.
Read full storyMount Ariel Chapter, DAR receives regional, national awards
Mount Ariel Chapter, DAR receives national, regional awards. Greenwood, S.C. -- The Mount Ariel Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution received regional and national awards during the DAR’s recent Fall Forum in Columbia.
Read full storyMay 24 ceremony to honor 35 Revolutionary War Patriots
Mount Ariel Chapter DAR to honor Revolutionary War Patriots. The Mount Ariel Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will dedicate an America250 marker honoring 35 Revolutionary War Patriots buried at Greenville Presbyterian Church in Donalds at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 24.
Read full storySalvation Army 'Drive for Hope" to be held Dec. 11 in Greenwood
Maj. Jason Hughes of the Salvation Army in Greenwood, S.C., and Anne Eller of WCRS are collaborating on the "Drive for Hope" toy drive.K. Lea Petit. WCRS Radio will host the “Drive for Hope” on Saturday, Dec. 11, for toys and monetary donations to the Angel Tree Program of the Salvation Army of Greenwood.
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