Quarles coming to check out Vols Nov 5, 2009
Greenwood (S.C.) defensive lineman Kelcy Quarles has been committed to South Carolina for almost a year now, but there is something about Tennessee that Quarles just can't stop thinking about. "It's just something about Tennessee that you can't get out your mind. It's just crazy, I don't know, it's just something about Tennessee," the 6-foot-4, 250-pound defensive tackle said. (Tennessee Sports -- Rivals.com)
Seventh-ranked Appalachian rolls past Furman, 52-27 Nov 1, 2009
A senior from Greenwood, S.C., Edwards completed 25-of-36 passes for 355 yards and two touchdowns, and rushed 13 times for 106 yards and four scores to headline a Mountaineer offensive attack that rolled up 554 total yards. In the process he became the first player in NCAA Division I history (FBS & FCS) to pass for over 9,000 yards and rush for over 4,000 yards in a career. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Community Capital Corporation Announces Completion of Offering and Results of Operations for Third Quarter Oct 31, 2009
GREENWOOD, S.C., Oct. 30, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Community Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: - ) reports operating results for the nine months and quarter ended September 30, 2009 and announces the completion and results of the stock offering ended October 30, 2009. Related Quotes. (Primezone Releases)
Agencies collaborate to clean Saluda River Oct 30, 2009
Several waste water treatment plants upstream of Lake Murray and Lake Greenwood on the Saluda River do not regulate phosphorous in any way, Rice said ... Fish need oxygen to live and reduce property value on Lake Greenwood. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Liquid gold rush Oct 24, 2009
By Louise Greenwood Africa Business Report. Wine sales in South Africa are booming. (BBC News -- Business)
Iowa catches nation's eye at 7-0, winning close games Oct 23, 2009
"Our defensive line has done a great job forcing quarterbacks into bad decisions," says safety Brett Greenwood, who has picked off three passes. "The linebackers and defensive backs are playing their coverages well, and the coaches do a good job of making sure we're in the right coverages.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Fujifilm expanding S.C. operations Oct 22, 2009
State Commerce Department and Greenwood County officials announced Wednesday that Fujifilm will move its regional distribution center for photo products to its Greenwood manufacturing complex. Company officials expect color photo paper and photo processing materials to start shipping from Greenwood later this year ... Fujifilm says shipping from Greenwood will reduce warehousing and transportation costs. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Friday Night Lights Oct 17, 2009
Greenwood 35, T.L. Hanna 12. Greer 35, Clinton 34, OT. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Credit Losses Hit Citigroup Earnings Oct 16, 2009
"It can give you brain damage trying to figure this out," said Walter Todd, portfolio manager at Greenwood Capital Management in Greenwood, South Carolina. "With all the other opportunities out there in the financial space, I don't know why you'd spend the time to try to understand what the heck's going on here, unless you can take a lot of risk.". (ABC News -- Business)
Nation Ford's Ashcraft leads local contingent Oct 13, 2009
(Aiken AKN; Beaufort BEU; Blythewood BLY; Boiling Springs BOS; Byrnes BYR; Carolina Forest CAF; Clover CLO; Dorman DOR; Dutch Fork DUF; Fort Dorchester FOD; Fort Mill FM; Greenwood GRW; Hillcrest HLC; Irmo IRM; James Island JIS; Lancaster LAC; Lexington LEX; Mauldin MLN; Nation Ford NF; North Augusta - NOA ; Northwestern NOW; South Florence SOF; South Pointe SOP; Spartanburg SPT; Spring Valley SPV; Stratford STF; Summerville SUM; Sumter SMT;... (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Anderson's All-American Oct 13, 2009
Five players from South Carolina will play in the game, including and of Byrnes, from Greenwood as well as Darlington's. For Bryant, this morning's induction was a mere formality as he's known about his selection to this prestigious contest since last spring. (Clemson Sports -- Rivals.com)
Driver killed in I-20 crash Oct 13, 2009
Justin Ryan Heinz, of Greenwood, was pronounced dead at 9:27 p.m. Sunday at Medical College of Georgia Hospital, according to Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton. Mr. Heinz died during surgery after the sport utility vehicle he was driving crashed on Interstate 20 near the mile 17 marker. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Clemson Makes a Move Into Second-Place Tie at Brickyard Collegiate Oct 12, 2009
a senior from Greenwood, SC, had another solid outing for team. Martin shot a one-over par 73, but played the final seven holes in one-under after a double bogey and bogey to start his final nine holes. (Clemsontigers.com)
SC battleground offers candlelight tours Oct 10, 2009
Candlelight tours are being offered Saturday evening at the historic park in Greenwood County that was the site of two Revolutionary War battles. The 7 p.m. tours each last about an hour and 20 minutes. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Clemson Returns to Golf Links Saturday Oct 8, 2009
The native of Greenwood, SC, had a 214 total to finish ninth individually. (Orangeburg, SC) and (Greer, SC) will also be in the Clemson lineup this weekend. (Clemsontigers.com)
US stocks up as service industry improves Oct 6, 2009
Growth is still going to surprise people on the upside in the near-to-intermediate term,'' said Walter Todd, who manages $US750 million as co-chief investment officer at Greenwood Capital Associates LLC in Greenwood, South Carolina. The fourth quarter last year was so bad from an economic and earnings perspective that simply lapping that is going to be a fairly positive event. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Donkey mistaken for deer Oct 4, 2009
GREENWOOD, S.C. Authorities say a donkey in a South Carolina pasture was killed by a hunter who thought the animal was a deer. The Index-Journal of Greenwood reported that the donkey had just been caught by an animal rescuer and placed in the Greenwood County pasture when it was found dead Wednesday. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Bank of America's boss to retire Oct 1, 2009
"It's a good thing for the company to make a clean break and move forward," said analyst Walter Todd of Greenwood Capital. "Ken Lewis has been overly targeted in terms of how things played out. But the fact is, perception is reality in these situations, and the perception is, everything that happened with the Merrill transaction was his fault.". (BBC News -- Americas)
Art exhibit on display at S.C. State Oct 1, 2009
Gunter teaches ceramics and design at Lander University in Greenwood. For more information on Gunter's exhibit, call 803-536-8918. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Hawkeyes Host Arkansas State Saturday Sep 30, 2009
Greenwood had five solo tackles and added one pass break-up. Greenwood collected two of Iowa's five pass interceptions in the win at Iowa State and added two pass break-ups. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Community Capital Corporation Raises $10.1 Million in New Capital Sep 25, 2009
GREENWOOD, S.C., Sept. 24, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Community Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: - ), parent company of CapitalBank, has completed its previously announced rights offering of common stock to its shareholders and certain standby purchasers. The Company will issue 3,186,973 shares, representing approximately $8. (Primezone Releases)
School fish go missing after bass tournament Sep 25, 2009
Mike Tate, of Abbeville, S.C.; Dennis Jones, Greenwood, S.C., and Lee Jaffe, of Ninety Six, S.C., blistered the fish ... Norm and Guy Pooler, of Greenwood, S.C., played hosts to Kit Smith and Lowell Haith, from Nebraska. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Oversized load will cause road closures in area Sep 24, 2009
The device will pass through the counties of Jasper, Allendale, Barnwell, Hampton, Aiken, Edgefield, Saluda, Greenwood, Laurens, Spartanburg and Greenville on its 30-day journey to North Carolina, according to the DOT news release. Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Dye Named to Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Sep 23, 2009
Dye, a junior from Greenwood, SC and a graduate of Byrnes High School near Spartanburg, has been active in community service activities since he came to Clemson in January of 2007 ... Speak Up for a Child Gala Boy Scout Day at Clemson Men's Clinics in Mauldin, Walhalla and Greenville - church affiliated Mission trip to New Orleans, La with FCA Tutors a middle school student in Clemson once a week Sports Day in Greenwood - assisted a youth group Speaker at various elementary schools in the... (Clemsontigers.com)
T&D Friday Night Lights Sep 19, 2009
Greenwood 21, Spartanburg 9. Hammond 40, Thomas Heyward Academy 7. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
2M pound generator starts slow trip across SC Sep 18, 2009
The route includes about a dozen counties and goes through cities like Allendale, Barnwell, Aiken, Saluda, Greenwood, Greenville and Travelers Rest before leaving the state near Chesnee. To subscribe to the print edition of The Times and Democrat. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
It keeps getting better Sep 18, 2009
Others receiving votes: Irmo 8, South Pointe 7, Lancaster 5, Greenwood 4, North Augusta 4, Gaffney 3, West Ashley 1. Class AAA: 1. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
US folk singer Mary Travers dies Sep 18, 2009
Alan Greenwood, Epsom, Surrey. I was singing along with their songs even before I could read, this was in Berkeley, California in the early 1960s. (BBC News -- Americas)
Farm festivals bring in fall harvest season Sep 17, 2009
Da Na Da Go Hv I (Until We Meet Again) Festival at Emerald Farm (409 Emerald Farm Road, Greenwood). 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
New book 'Beautiful Places' celebrates state parks Sep 7, 2009
The book features the photography of jon o. holloway of Greenwood, a nationally known photographer whose work has appeared in such venues as National Geographic ... Financial support for the book was provided by FUJIFILM Manufacturing U.S.A. Inc. of Greenwood and BMW Manufacturing Co. in Spartanburg County. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Yorke announces new solo single Sep 5, 2009
The new version is performed by the singer and Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood. The Hollow Earth was originally recorded during sessions for Yorke's 2006 solo album The Eraser. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Jerry Lewis again uses fame to help others Sep 4, 2009
Lee Greenwood, Joshua Bell accompanied by Frankie Moreno, Three Dog Night and many more. A Labor Day icon that set the standard for telethons, the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon typically draws as many viewers as the Emmy s, Oscars or Golden Globe Awards. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Selectmen tackle Charlotte Road, lack of building buyers Sep 2, 2009
One proposal each was received for the former Phillips Beach Fire Station and the former Greenwood Avenue school but none arrived for the former Temple Israel. Named four people to the seven-member War Memorial Committee charged with designing an appropriate monument to honor veterans of war in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
New book on SC state parks reaches bookstores Sep 1, 2009
Two years in the making, the book features photos by Jon O. Holloway of Greenwood, whose work has appeared in such publications as National Geographic. The publication was underwritten by FUJIFILM Manufacturing of Greenwood and BMW, which has a plant in Spartanburg County. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Duke eyes power sales to S.C. co-ops Sep 1, 2009
The staff didn t object when Duke proposed a contract with Greenwood, S.C., and the commission recently approved that deal. But the contract was much smaller, and Greenwood, unlike Orangeburg, is in Duke s traditional service area. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Radiohead delight with classics Aug 31, 2009
The Radiohead live experience is enriched by their ability to build songs to crescendos - pumped full of adrenaline by the guitar heroics of Jonny Greenwood - that transcend even those of their recorded masterpieces. The show's set - which featured a series of tubular bell-like giant lights as well as creative split screens of the different band members - was the perfect compliment to Radiohead's often abstract sound. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Voices unite in shape note singing revival Aug 31, 2009
A diverse crowd of 30 gathered for the sing, led by Robert Kelley, a professor of music at Lander University in Greenwood, S.C.. Most had never sung together before. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Friday's Clemson Women's Soccer Game at UNC-Asheville Cancelled Aug 29, 2009
CLEMSON, SC - The Clemson women's soccer game at UNC-Asheville scheduled for this afternoon, Friday, August 28, has been cancelled due to inclement weather and unplayable field conditions at Asheville's Greenwood Field. The game between the Tigers and Bulldogs will not be rescheduled. (Clemsontigers.com)
Edds assumes added accountability Aug 29, 2009
Edds, a native of Greenwood, Ind. was named honorable mention all-Big Ten by league coaches and media after a junior season that saw him record 59 tackles (4 ; for a loss) and recover two fumbles. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Clemson Women's Soccer Team to Face UNC-Asheville and UAB on the Road this Weekend Aug 27, 2009
The Tigers will face the Bulldogs on Friday, August 28 at 4:00 PM at Greenwood Field in Asheville, NC. The team will travel to Birmingham, AL to take on the Blazers on Sunday, August 30 at 2:00 PM at West Campus Field. Clemson opened the season last Saturday with a 4-0 victory over Wofford at Historic Riggs Field. (Clemsontigers.com)
Martin Qualifies for US Amateur Match Play Aug 26, 2009
It was a 25 footer down hill with a break, and it just dropped in," said Martin. The native of Greenwood, SC made a birdie on the par five 13th hole when he hit a wedge within eight feet and made the putt. He slipped up on the 18th hole when he three-putted, but still finished his first nine at one under par 34. After four straight pars to open the front nine, he bogeyed the par five fifth hole that is 652 yards in length. "I hit a poor drive and had to chip out. I still had 200 yards for a... (Clemsontigers.com)
This week's prep football matchups Aug 25, 2009
Emerald at Greenwood. Fort Dorchester at Greenville. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Just what is 'annualism'? Aug 25, 2009
In 1866, for example, James Greenwood disguised himself as a pauper and spent time in a London workhouse as part of a famous journalistic expose. More notably, in 1885, WT Stead (the eccentric editor of the Pall Mall Gazette who went down with the Titanic) launched an investigation into child trafficking and prostitution, during which he and his reporters regularly disguised themselves and went slumming in the London underworld. (BBC News -- UK)
Students learned to tune of hickory stick Aug 22, 2009
I can t remember where she attended elementary school but I know she went to Lander College in Greenwood. She received a teacher s certification there in 1906, enabling her to teach in South Carolina. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
USC swears by unknown rookie Aug 19, 2009
No, the freshman from Greenwood arrived quietly at South Carolina on the first day of June which, as it turned out, might have been all he needed ... Swearinger was a two-way player at Greenwood ... They've tackled well at Greenwood, because he's what you're looking for. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
County employees, others find stability in state retirement plan Aug 18, 2009
At least one other county-owned hospital, Self Regional Healthcare Center in Greenwood, also lost money from its pension fund. An e-mail from Self Regional Director of Communications Dan Branyon said the hospital lost money from March 2006 to December 2008. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Community Capital Corporation Announces $20 Million Rights Offering Aug 15, 2009
GREENWOOD, S.C., Aug. 14, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Community Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: - ) today announced that it is planning to commence a $20 million rights offering of common stock to its shareholders to improve its capital and liquidity position ... Common shareholders may also obtain a copy of the prospectus and additional materials by contacting Community Capital Corporation, 1402-C Highway 72 West, Greenwood, South Carolina 29649, telephone (864) 941-8242 or by email at. (Primezone Releases)
AP INVESTIGATION: SC gov's plane use questioned Aug 11, 2009
For instance, one of Sanford's flights took him from Anderson to Marion County for a soldier's funeral and then to Greenwood so he could get to a McCormick County GOP fundraiser. "Maybe he had a prior commitment," she said, but needed to go to the funeral, too, and the plane was the only way to keep his promise. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Area players set to mix it up with other teams Aug 8, 2009
NORTHWESTERN Today at Blythewood/Lexington, 10 a.m.; Aug. 12 Spring Valley, North Augusta, Fairfield Central, Hartsville and Crestwood at Northwestern 6 p.m.; Aug. 14 Jamboree vs. Northern Guilford, at District Three Stadium 7 p.m.; Aug. 18 Irmo, Greenwood, Berkeley at Northwestern, 5:30 pm; Aug. 21 at Boiling Springs, TBA. ROCK HILL Aug. 7 vs. Fairfield Central at District Stadium, 6:30; Aug. 11 at Irmo 6 p.m.; Aug. 13 vs. Sumter at District Stadium 6 p.m.; Aug. 14 Jamboree vs. Independence at... (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Winthrop receives BSC service award Aug 7, 2009
Winthrop will participate in five spring tournaments, culminated by the Big South Conference Championship on April 12-14 at The Patriot Golf Club near Greenwood. Also scheduled are the Kiawah Island Intercollegiate Feb. 22-23, the USA Lady Jaguar Invitational in Mobile, Ala. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
2011 in-state defensive notebook Aug 6, 2009
Defensive tackle at 6-foot-3, 251 pounds is as physically impressive as any senior and defensive end , at 6-foot-4, 255 pounds, has been compared to a young Bobby Greenwood. Haleyville's is already a monster physically at 6-foot-5, 225 pounds. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Edistos Palmer ecstatic about proposed region realignment Aug 6, 2009
REGION 1: Easley, Greenwood, Laurens, T.L. Hanna, Westside, Woodmont and Wren. REGION 2: Boiling Springs, J.F. Byrnes, Dorman, Hillcrest, J.L. Mann, Mauldin and Riverside. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Deet bug repellent 'toxic worry' Aug 5, 2009
Professor Brian GreenwoodLondon School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine ... " Professor Brian Greenwood, a malaria expert from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, said: "Deet has been used for decades with few reported side effects ... Professor Greenwood said most people tended to use deet infrequently and, therefore, were exposed to low doses. (BBC News -- UK)
Stallions, 3 others will drop to AAA Aug 4, 2009
Easley, Greenwood, Laurens, T.L. Hanna, Westside, Woodmont, Wren. 2. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Sunday Conversation ... with Chris Carter Aug 2, 2009
We were facing Greenwood. As far as the spirit and just the enthusiasm within the community, it was just pretty exciting. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Hawkeye linebackers take the stage at Media Days Jul 31, 2009
Edds is from Greenwood, Ind. A highly sought-after recruit in high school, Edds said it was interesting hanging out at the Media Days with other coaches who recruited him or players from the 10 other conference teams. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Martin Named Academic All-ACC for Third Straight Year Jul 30, 2009
The native of Greenwood, SC made the academic honor roll both semesters in 2008-09. On the course, Martin was second on the Clemson team in stroke average with a 73. (Clemsontigers.com)
Community Capital Corporation Reports Quarterly Earnings, Deposit Growth and Elimination of Director Fees Jul 28, 2009
GREENWOOD, S.C., July 27, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Community Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: - ) reports operating results for the six months and quarter ending June 30, 2009. Related Quotes. (Primezone Releases)
Sash prefers proof over experience Jul 27, 2009
Joining Sash as returning defensive starters are ends and , linebackers Edds, and , cornerback and Greenwood, a free safety. "We can be as good as we set our minds to," Sash said. (Hawkeyesports.com)
KELLY VAUGHAN TREVINO: Now is the perfect time to focus on Enterprise Zone Program Jul 22, 2009
Upstate counties included in the program are Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg and Union. Michelin Development Upstate will focus on new job creation by facilitating low-interest loans, with rates as low as prime, to start-up, small- and medium-sized businesses throughout the region that are defined as disadvantaged by the Small Business Administration. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Chester falls to Irmo in first round Jul 20, 2009
Irmo advances to the second round to face Greenwood Post 20. The Greenwood team had little trouble with Spartanburg, winning the series 3-0 with scores of 16-2, 11-5 and 13-5. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Plane draws divers 20 years later Jul 19, 2009
"When local conditions are good, I have run into divers from Atlanta, Savannah, Macon, Columbia, Greenwood and Orangeburg.". Most head for the plane, but there's also a sunken ski boat nearby and several large boulders to navigate to. (The Augusta Chronicle)
One-time gain bolsters Citigroup Jul 18, 2009
Walter Tood, a portfolio manager at Greenwood Capital, said the results were a "mixed bag". "They both seem to reserve a lot for credit losses in all parts of the business. That's the bad news," he said. (BBC News -- Americas)
Goldmine Sachs? Jul 14, 2009
"They are between a rock and a hard place," said Walter Todd, of Greenwood Capital Associates, which owns shares of rival Morgan Stanley. Headline grabbing. (BBC News -- Americas)
Claflin among S.C. Big Read grant recipients Jul 13, 2009
The South Carolina grant recipients are Claflin University, Greenwood County Library, Spartanburg County Public Libraries, Union County Carnegie Library and the University of South Carolina Arts Institute in Columbia. "The South Carolina Center for the Book and the State Library are pleased that South Carolina is so well represented in this round of Big Read grants," said David Goble, State Library director. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
