The recent dog attack in Simpsonville involving the animal control officer illustrates one of the major problems with chaining/tethering dogs for long periods of time. Although that particular dog was not chained at a house at the time of the attack, I am almost certain that is the way he lived h…
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Peacock Strides Race held March 3rd
The 9th Annual Peacock STRIDES for Babies 5K race took place on Saturday, March 3rd, with more than 150 runners helping to raise funds to support research and treatment options to combat Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Race results have been made available online, while medals were awarded d…
Plant of the month Species Tulips
We all recognize the tall, sturdy stems and colorful flowers of the Dutch Tulip. But the plant of the month is Species Tulip. I am talking about the tulips that are the parents of all hybridized tulips that have been grown since the seventeenth century. Many Species Tulips measure a mere 4-5 inch…
Local Lions Club continues long tradition of Service
A relatively new Lions Club in Simpsonville, the Centennial Lions Club of Simpsonville, will be holding a fundraiser at the McDonald’s restaurant at 692 Fairview Rd. on Tuesday, March 13 from 5 to 8 PM. The McDonald’s/Lions Club event is planned to encourage public awareness about the…
Concerned about development in Greenville county? Then read this!
This year a new county 10-year plan is to be developed. The first meeting concerning it was held with the County Council’s Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, at County Square. It was an important meeting and very informative. This is long, but here are my not…






