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County moves
to construct new
magistrate office
Combining magistrate offices came
out of a study done back
Development approved
magistrate offices all over
the county,” said Joe Ker- “We did the study in
nell, Greenville County house here,” he continued.
Administrator. “Basically, what we decid-
“When we’re fully im- ed would be best would be
plemented, we’ll have five that we would construct
magistrate offices scat-
tered around the county,”
our own offices because,
currently, we lease a num- Grading The project had been
contested by local resi-
patio homes, rather than
two-story town homes,”
available to own, not rent.
With the project moving
he said. ber of offices.” dents. she said. “Having talked forward, Brewton said she
Greenville County had
about 12 magistrate offic-
For instance, Greenville
County leases the court-
begins on “We, as a neighborhood,
are sad to see more de-
to the real estate agent,
the developer and (coun-
hopes the developer will
complete the town homes
es around the county orig-
inally.
“It’s going to be very
house in Greer from the
city, and the county also
leases from private prop-
Town Pines velopment along Ansel
School Road for various
reasons,” long-time resi-
cilman) Lee Dumas, I agree
that Greer has a need for
our retiring community to
in a way that is good for
the community.
“The developer is local
similar to what we did up erty owners. BY BILLY CANNADA dent Karen Brewton said, have homes with no-main- and understands our com-
in Travelers Rest, where “It made sense to us to EDITOR citing an increase in traf- tenance yards and other munity concerns and read-
we combined three magis- go ahead, when the time fic, loss of green space, amenities. But townhous- ily worked with me on a
trate offices into one and is right, and construct our A new development will wildlife disruption, water es with stairs do not seem driveway easement issue,”
have separate courtrooms own facilities,” Kernell add 50 town homes to runoff and noise issues. to fit that need.” she said.
for them and things like said. “That way, we can a 6.5 acre site off Ansel “I believe that the ma- Grading for Town Pines
that,” Kernell said. “It re- customize for the mag- School Road in Greer, fol- jority of us would have began last week, with an billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
duces the number of loca- istrates, and we own the lowing final approval from been more accepting of a entrance for the site slated
tions that we occupy.” property.” the Planning Commission multi-family development for Holliday Road.
The consolidation of SEE MAGISTRATE | A6 last week. if it had been one-story The town homes will be
Community Church
He has also collected in music and word from
many old ballads of the Cleveland, Tennessee.
region. The church is located at
News News
His first book, published 105 Daniel Ave., Greer.
in 2013, included a CD For more information,
with the ballads. call 895-3966.
Recently, he completed
a second volume. HISTORIC CHURCHES
AGSOUTH FARM CREDIT In his museum program, APALACHE BAPTIST TO OFFER FREE TOURS
HOLDING PHOTO CONTEST he will tell tales and sing TO HOLD MARCH EVENTS Tours of three histori-
AgSouth Farm Credit ballads from his book. A covered dish supper is cal downtown Greenville
Marketing Director Christy Books will be available planned for Apalache Bap- churches, “Open Doors
Smith says that the associ- for purchase and a book tist Church Golden Hearts – A Walk Through Histo-
ation is accepting entries signing will follow. March 13 in the church ry,” will be offered free
for its 2018 “mAGnificent” The museum and its CLC at 6 p.m. to the public on Satur-
Photo Contest. programs are free. Guest for the meeting day, March 24. A tour of
The contest is open to For information, call is Ron Jackson from Par- Christ Church Episcopal
anyone residing in the 59 877-3377. son’s Pantry. will begin at 9 a.m., to be
Georgia and 34 South Car- The senior adults have followed by tours of First
olina counties served by NGU HIRING HEROES HR scheduled a shopping trip Presbyterian Church at 10
AgSouth. LUNCH & LEARN MAR. 7 March 20 to Hamrick’s in a.m. and Buncombe Street
“As the name of the con- North Greenville Univer- Gaffney. The group will United Methodist at 11
test reflects,” Smith said, sity is hosting a free Hu- leave the church at 8:30 a.m. There will be ample
“we want to focus on the man Resource Lunch and a.m. travel time allowed be-
importance of agriculture Learn Seminar, featuring After shopping the se- tween the church tours.
and rural living in our ter- the subject of Hiring He- niors will eat lunch in For more information,
ritory. We’re looking for roes: Recruiting and Re- Lyman (place to be deter- visit www.ccgsc.org, www.
photos that showcase our taining Veterans. mined later). bsumc.com or www.first-
hard working farmers, the Presented by Dr. Ed Celebrate “March Mad- presgreenville.org.
beauty of our fields and Sherbert, the Lunch and ness” is on the calendar
livestock and the day-to- Learn is set for Wednes- for the seniors at Lauren- FAIRVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH
day goings on of living a day, March 7, from 11:30 da’s Restaurant in Greer at PREPARES FOR HOPE WEEK
life out in the country.” a.m. to 1 p.m. on the NGU 6 p.m. on March 29. Fairview Baptist Church
The contest will run Greer Campus, located Frank Lewis, Senior is holding the second an-
through June 1, 2018, and at 405 Lancaster Avenue, Adult Director, will cele- nual Hope Week Egg Drop
voting from the public will PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN Greer. brate his 85th birthday on on Saturday, March 31,
run June 2-20. Networking opportuni- this date; Congratulations from 4-6 p.m. at Dooley
Thirteen photos will be
declared winners and will Shine on Chey ties are available begin-
ning at 11:30 A.M., and the
Frank! Field. There will be free
food, games and more.
be showcased in the asso- seminar begins at noon. UNITED CHRISTIAN Register to volunteer or
ciation’s annual calendar, The BBQ fundraiser on Saturday raised $8,500 for Participants are encour- TO HAVE A REVIVAL attend at fairviewgreer.
Out in the County maga- Cheyenne Vandergrift, 16, who experienced severe aged to bring their lunch- United Christian Church org/eggdrop.
zine and social media. The complications, including heart failure, after contracting es while drinks and snacks is hosting a revival on Fri- Hope Week is April 2-7
grand prize winner will be the flu earlier this year. will be provided on site. day and Saturday, March and sign ups have begun.
featured on the cover and This seminar can be 23-24, at 7 p.m. nightly Sign up for projects at
will receive $300. To register, visit www.st- GERMAN-AMERICAN CLUB counted toward SHRM re- with Don Warren and Dan- fairviewgreer.org/hope-
In all, 13 winners will re- paddysdashandbash.com/ TO HAVE ITS MEETING certification credit. ny Emerson ministering week.
ceive cash prizes totaling register/. The German-American RSVP at maria.kithcart@
$1,000. For official rules Volunteers and teams Club of the Carolinas will ngu.edu or call 663-7522.
and to enter online, visit are also needed for the have its monthly Stam-
AgSouthFC.com under the Bingo Dash coming up Sat- mtisch on Friday, March THE FAREHOUSE TO HOST
News & Events tab. urday, April 28. 1, at 6 p.m. at Bangkok 2 TAYLORS CLEAN UP
The Bingo Dash is Let Restaurant, 1398 Boiling Michael Marut, Owner
GREER RELIEF SEEKS
VOLUNTEERS FOR VITA
Greer Relief & Resource
There Be Mom’s Spring
scavenger hunt fundrais-
er with a race through
Springs Road, Spartan-
burg.
Anyone who is interest-
of The FareHouse, a new
restaurant opening this
spring at the Taylors Mill,
Southern Palate
Agency, Inc., offers Vol-
unteer Income Tax Assis-
the streets of downtown
Greenville while hunting
ed may attend. is inviting the community
to join together for a trash
Cuisine & Catering
tance (VITA) to those who for Bingo Balls. GREER CHAMBER TO HOLD pick-up morning on Satur-
need it most in the com-
munity.
Instead of paying a high
Each team of four has
two hours to see how
many Bingos they can get.
ANNUAL OYSTER ROAST
The Greater
Chamber of Commerce is
Greer
day, March 10 at 10 a.m.
The group will be pick-
ing up trash along Taylors’
GRAND OPENING
fee at traditional prepara- On Wednesday, Feb. 28, holding their 14th annual Main Street.
tion locations, neighbors volunteers can pick up Oyster Roast on Friday, Meet at the Dock No. 3 MARCH 1 • 4 PM • EVERYONE INVITED
in need can get their taxes posters at the LTBM office March 2, from 6-9 p.m. at parking lot at the Taylors
prepared for free and keep and hang posters by Sun- 15-A Pelham Ridge Dr. Mill, and the teams will
much needed refunds in day, March 4. A portion of all proceeds disperse from there. 1209 West Poinsett Street
their pockets.
Greer Relief is looking
Registration for teams
and volunteering at the
will benefit Leadership
Greer’s class project of
For more informa-
tion, contact Marut at
864-469-7493
for volunteer tax prepar- Bingo Dash event opens putting Automatic Exter- mwmarut@gmail.com.
ers and greeters. on Thursday, March 1. nal Defibrillators (AEDs)
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Go to www.vitavolun- “Event,” then “Bingo Dash” town Greer and high traf- The Upstate’s fastest SANDWICHES • BURGERS • SOUPS • SALADS
teer.org to learn more to sign-up. fic areas. growing home improve-
about the program and There will be a shrimp ment, interior design, and
training. CITY TO OFFER FREE boil, pig pickin’, live mu- lifestyle brand, Chestnut
For more information COMPUTER CLASS sic, silent auction and Living, will open their
or to volunteer for VITA, The City of Greer is more. For tickets, visit doors for a three-day
contact Evan McLeod at preparing to offer a free www.greerchamber.com. shopping event March 15-
volunteer@greerrelief.org computer class for seniors 17, 2018.
or 334-3492. starting in April. GREER MUSEUM TO HOST For more information, Dine In • To Go • Catering
Join for three week TWICE-TOLD TALES EVENT visit chestnutliving.com.
Mon-Wed 11-2 • Thur-Sat 11-8 • Sun 11-3
LTBM SEEKS VOLUNTEERS classes on computers. Dean Campbell, the
FOR UPCOMING EVENTS Classes are offered from Squire of the Dark Corner,
Let There Be Mom 9-11 a.m. or 1-3 p.m. on will present “Twice-told
(LTBM) works to preserve Thursdays to learn about Tales & Twice-sung Bal-
the legacies of moms and
dads with life-threatening
illnesses.
laptops, tablets, and about
safeguards on the internet
that are free to use.
lads of the Dark Corner”
on Saturday, Mar. 3 at 1:30
p.m. at the Greer Heritage
PERMANENT PART-TIME
LTBM needs runners, To register, contact Jus- Museum on 106 S. Main St.
CSR/DISPATCHER
walkers and volunteers for tin Miller at 864.848.2192 Since 2010, Campbell
the 7th Annual St. Paddy’s or jmiller@cityofgreer.org has been a contributor to
Day Dash & Bash coming by March 1. the Tryon Daily Bulletin,
up Sunday, March 18. Anyone interested must producing columns that
Four charities, includ-
ing Let There Be Mom, will
be age 50+ to register and
must be able to attend all
retell the tales of the Dark
Corner, its mysteries and 10-6 TUESDAY-FRIDAY
benefit from participants. dates. moonshine.
8-12 SATURDAY
EOE
1-Year Anniversary
Celebrating
Background/Drug Screenour
Greer
Opinion
The Greer Citizen
Teens speak up
W
hile I realize that it’s each genera- how to organize.” Sutherland, Texas.
tion’s turn to point their collective I’M JUST Sorry, but I had to respond to that And in the meantime the argument
wagging finger at the generations
behind them in despair and, yes, even
SAYING one. I really try to remain courteous and
respectful and moderate my comments,
goes on and on: it’s a mental health is-
sue, it’s a gun issue, it’s (yes, I read this)
ridicule, I do take offense when a broad but after witnessing the superb organi- ‘because parents don’t open a can of
brush is applied to them all. PAM STONE zation, articulation, and passion from whoop-ass on their kids no more’ issue.
Nothing has made me more proud the kids in my own community, my Ignoring our inaction, teenagers across
than the surviving students--yes, I will fingers flew over the keyboard: America have decided to stand up and
repeat that, the surviving students--of know that a desk is wondrously effec- “They’re the same age that was con- let us know in no uncertain terms that
the recent mass shooting in Parkland, tive in guarding against nuclear fallout. sidered mature enough to date a then while we continue to fight and flail and
Florida, as well as local students in my Mostly we combed the orange hair of our 32-year-old district attorney and later, attack each other on social media, they
own community, who have organized troll dolls, watched The Partridge Family judge, in Alabama.” are actually going to do something.
right across the country to march and and kept pulling up the hip-huggers over Mass shootings are a touchy subject. These kids are beyond savvy. Their or-
demand change. our non-existent hips. I get that. But one thing we all have to ganizational skills are astounding. They
And even as a childless woman, I am But the thought of mass shooting agree on is that they are becoming more know how to work social media like no
sorely ashamed for leaving them this drills... frequent with larger numbers of casu- one’s business. They are in fact putting
mess to sort out as we, the adults, have So as I read the comments at the bot- alties. Of the 30 deadliest shootings in together a mammoth political campaign.
failed them so. tom of articles as well as in social media the United States dating back to 1949, And regardless of what side of the argu-
After all, when my generation was regarding our youth planning their 19 have occurred in the last 10 years. ment you stand, politicians, ignore them
in school, the idea of mass shootings marches across America and to Washing- Besides Parkland, three of the five dead- at your peril. Because come this Novem-
wasn’t even on our radar. There might ton DC, yes, I will admit my inner mullet liest took place in just the last year. Are ber, millions of them will have turned 18
have been a scuffle or two between boys began to sprout as my eyes fell upon you like me in that when you read that and are eager to vote.
and I do remember in middle school a denigrating comments. statistic, you were trying to remember This might be a good time to remem-
couple of bomb threats--more than likely “These are the same kids who think what the other two in the last 12 months ber that one used to have to be 21 years
made by someone who hadn’t studied it’s cool biting into Tide pods.” were because they now all seem to run old in this country in order to vote. It
for that Friday’s test. We had fire drills “Since when did we begin taking advice together? was during the Nixon era that the 26th
and tornado drills and kids older than from a bunch of stupid teenagers?” Answer: the 58 concert goers mur- amendment was enacted lowering the
me had ‘duck and cover’ drills during “They must be getting paid to do this, dered in Las Vegas and the 26 congre- voting age to 18.
the Cuban Missile Crisis because we all they’re too young and dumb to know gants of the First Baptist Church in By a wave of teenaged activism.
America’s
Pastor
Q: Should teachers be allowed
to carry guns in school?
A
A: This is a question our state s most of us have heard by
legislature is considering (as it now, Billy Graham passed
has in the past), with a number away last Wednesday at the
of bills currently in circulation. age of 99.
The issue is at the top of the His legacy from 1918 to 2018
mind of voters and law makers is one of faithfulness in living
because of a mass shooting in out what he preached.
Parkland, Florida, which claimed Seeing anyone live out their
more than a dozen lives in faith until the day of their
February. death gives me hope in my own
walk with Jesus Christ.
Teachers carrying One day, each of us will come
face to face with our Maker.
guns is not a new idea When the time comes for me,
I long to hear my Savior say,
in South Carolina. It “Well done, good and faithful
servant.”
has been submitted by The passing of a follower
of the Lord and Savior Jesus
lawmakers for years... Christ is a great reunion.
|
Billy Graham said, “Someday
EDITORIAL you will read or hear that Billy
Some local representatives Graham is dead. Don’t you
T
he Greer Citizen accepts Let- We know this because studies have shown it, ourselves and our loved ones from future at- thanks be to God, who gives us
ters to the Editor. Letters and shooters themselves have even referenced tacks. the victory through our Lord
should be 125 words or less one another in writings or videos. So think about what that might look like. Jesus Christ.”
and include a name and a phone So let’s not give them the attention they crave. Have debates. Propose solutions. Verse 58 concludes, “There-
number for verification. Let’s not spread their names and faces across But, when it’s all said and done and everything fore, my beloved brothers, be
The Greer Citizen reserves the our networks and newspapers. Sure, the public is on the table, find a tangible way to make this steadfast, immovable, always
right to edit any content. has the right to know who committed the act, problem better. abounding in the work of the
Letters to the Editor can be but they don’t have to learn it from us. We all want mass shootings to end. There’s Lord, knowing that in the Lord
mailed to 317 Trade St., Greer As mentioned before, there are many other your common ground. your labor is not in vain.”
29651. proposals out there that make their way to the Work from there and take steps toward that
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Goode, a daughter, Jen- be made at www.thewood- thia Mabus went to be with
nifer Goode, and a sister, mortuary.com. the Lord on Monday, Feb-
Beth Brown. ruary 26, 2018.
Funeral services will be Faye Cromer A native of Greer, he was
held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, a beloved son and brother The Greer Citizen delivered
February 28, 2018 at The Wilma Faye Lindsey and a fun loving uncle. canned goods and non-
Wood Mortuary. Burial Cromer, 81, widow of Matthew was a graduate perishables donated by
will follow in Wood Memo- Donald E. Cromer, passed of Clemson University and the community during this
rial Park. away February 26, 2018. completed his masters at month’s food drive for Greer
Visitation will be held A native of Spartanburg Georgia Tech. His friends Community Ministries
from 3-4 p.m. Wednesday County, daughter of the remember him for his fun- (above) and the Greer Soup
at The Wood Mortuary. late Frank and Ann Azilee ny personality, especially Kitchen. Publisher Steve
The family is at the Clayton Lindsey, she was a his “wit and sass.” More Blackwell is pictured here
home. homemaker and a member than anything he loved
Memorials may be made of Praise Cathedral. hanging out with his three
with local nonprofit staffers
to Spartanburg Region- Surviving are one daugh- nephews and three niec- and volunteers.
al Hospice, P.O. Box 430, ter, Pamela F. Counihan, es who loved Uncle Pobie
Drayton, SC 29333. of Greer; a son, Donald dearly. He had a pet beagle Photos by Shaun Moss
Online condolences may E. Cromer, Jr. (Paula), of named Buddy that was his
be made at www.thewood- Greer; nine grandchildren “best Bud.”
mortuary.com. and seven great-grandchil- Surviving in addition
dren. to his parents, are his
Loretta L. Campbell
Loretta Jean Lister
Mrs. Cromer was pre-
deceased by one daugh-
ter, Jane Beth Heaton,
siblings, Kristen, Ashley,
and Ryan, and his grand-
mother, Jeanne Holland.
RIVERA’S: Owner recalls CHARGED:
10 years of Greer business Man released
Campbell, 83, widow of one grandchild and one He was a member of Greer
Talmadge Douglas Camp- great-grandchild. First Baptist Church.
bell, passed away February Funeral services will be A visitation will be held
26, 2018. held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at The Wood Mortuary on
A native of Greenville
County, daughter of the
late Edna Ross Lister, she
February 28, 2018 at The
Wood Mortuary, conduct-
ed by Pastor Jerry Mad-
Friday March 2, 2018 from
2-3:45 p.m. followed im-
mediately by a memorial
FROM PAGE ONE
PROJECTED TIMELINE |
on the weather, it should friends.” us to say Hi / February dependent investigations
The new magistrate of- take anywhere from nine “My parents are truly an 28th we’re going to fly.” follow SLED’s guidance
fice to be constructed in months to a year.” example,” with friends to- “We’ve had the oppor- in conducting interviews
Taylors will accommodate Currently: Design work being Then, one more consol- gether more than 45 years, tunity for the past couple along with the gathering
four judges. completed idation is budgeted in the she said. “My mother just weeks to tell everybody and analysis of forensic
“They have more judges current two-year budget. turned 70.” thank you,” Lucinda Rive- evidence.”
in Judge Edmond’s office,” Next 60 days: Begin “We’ll look to do the “It just shows what it’s ra said. Dash camera footage of
Kernell said. “Then, we accepting bids for project fourth one down the like to care about other “We can say thank you the incident was not avail-
have the one over in the road,” Kernell said. “We’re people and make sure you to all our customers that able.
city of Greer. Summer: Construction to really happy the way the live right,” she continued. have been so loyal,” she Gibson was booked at
“We’re just leasing that begin courthouse turned out in Bruce, who is a first gen- continued. “That brings the Spartanburg County
property from the city,” he Travelers Rest so that’s eration Puerto Rican, grew me great joy that I can Detention Center Monday
continued. “We told them Completion: Estimated in why that’s the model now up in Miami working with have that opportunity.” after being released from
when we went into it years nine months to one year that we’re using to put his dad for 16 years in the Rivera’s was booked for the hospital.
and years ago that at some together the additional pastry arts. They moved to Wednesday, Feb. 28, the The case will be prose-
point we would be look- ones.” Knoxville, Tennessee, and restaurant’s last day. cuted by the Seventh Cir-
ing to construct our own. it’s specific for the site,” “That was with a lot of then to Greenville, where “It’s just an opportunity cuit Solicitor’s Office.
Once we get this one fin- Kernell said. “Once that is hard work and coopera- Lucinda met him. for us all to be together,” According to SLED, this
ished, then we’ll move out complete, probably within tion from all the magis- “Bruce, he’s the hardest Lucinda said. “We’re just was the fifth officer in-
of the city offices there the next 60 days, we’ll put trates involved in each of working person I’ve ever such a small staff. We’re volved shooting in South
and move into our own it out for bid and then go the buildings and our staff known in my life,” Lucin- family.” Carolina in 2018. There
building.” through that process.” here to ensure that it’s a da said. “He does all the “We’re all kind of going were 49 officer involved
Right now, the design After the bidding pro- very functional and aes- preparation. We make all to go our separate ways, shootings in the state last
work is being completed cess, construction will be- thetically pleasing build- our food from scratch.” but we’ll get to enjoy each year, none of which in-
for the new magistrate of- gin. ing,” he continued. “I’m very proud of what other outside of the work volved Greer Police.
fice in Taylors. “I’m hopefully that we’ll we’ve done for ten years,” environment.”
“It’s going to be very have construction started kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076 she said. “It’s time to not billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
similar to the Travelers the first part of summer,” have to work so hard every kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
Rest magistrate office, but Kernell said. “Depending day and every weekend
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at Greer City Hall located at 301 E. Poinsett Street on the
third
as well as players from a
number of other high pro-
file schools. But, lumping
everything together in the
region
when you’re using Duke
and North Carolina solely
to get clicks.
Here’s a team I bet you
Byrnes returns
and it has paid off.” are listed.
Sophomore Caden Grice and senior Jackson Wilder will handle most Compare that to Clem-
of the duties on the mound this season for Riverside. son or South Carolina
“Both are coming off great seasons last year and are off to great players who took actual
six starters starts this season,” Pitman noted. “Offensively we expect productive
SEE WARRIORS | B3
cash money from sources
and you have what some
would call “CLICK BAIT.”
Nobody cares that PJ
BY BILLY CANNADA Dozier is getting paid, but
SPORTS EDITOR put UNC in your story and
everybody is gonna click.
The Byrnes baseball team is hoping to re- My guess is, there is
turn to form in 2018. nothing on Duke and
The Rebels will bring back six starters in an North Carolina. This is all
effort to shake up a region that could be con- you’re gonna get.
sidered one of the best in the state. And that’s why they’ve
“We have a good mix of youth and experi- got to get their clicks
ence on the team,” head coach Michael Maus now.
said. “We have six returning starters on the Because once PJ Dozier
SEE BYRNES | B3 is all you’re left with,
nobody is visiting Yahoo.
com.
B2 THE GREER CITIZEN SPORTS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Corner
North Greenville men’s
basketball team to secure
the No. 6 seed for this
year’s Conference Caroli-
nas Tournament.
The Crusaders finished kept it close and trailed by
the 2017-18 regular season just one heading into the
with a record of 12-16 (7- fourth.
11 in conference). Daniel The momentum quick-
Burchette led the season ly changed as the fourth
in points per game with quarter got underway
14.6 as well as rebounds when Karen Donehew
with 194. DJ Brooks led splashed a three-ball to
the team in steals with 28, give NGU a two-point, 44
and Roderick Howell led in – 42 lead.
blocks with 32. After a limestone two
Barton concluded the tied it up, NGU got an-
regular season with a re- other big shot from Bree
cord of 16-12 (12-6 CC). Stoddard who cashed in
They are led by Bobby another three to give the
Stenborg, who leads the Crusaders a 47 – 44 lead.
team with 16.5 PPG. A The Crusaders remained
matchup with the Bull- ahead until late in the
dogs typically results in quarter when Limestone
a high-scoring affair. BC scored eight consecutive
averages 81.7 points per points to take a 56 – 50
game, but also allows 80.7 lead with 3:03 left on the
points per game. clock.
The two teams split two Cameron Carter would
games in the regular sea- come up big for The Cru- PHOTO | COURTESY OF NGCRUSADERS.COM
son, with NGU winning the saders with five unan-
first game at home 86-84 swered points including a The Lady Crusader softball team split a double header with Newberry College recently, winning 2-0 and falling 4-0.
thanks to a game-winning three-pointer and a tough
layup by Burchette. Ten lay-up in the paint to pull The Lions then extended
days later, the Bulldogs North Greenville to within their lead to 3-0 in the top
would fight back with a one. of the second with an RBI
75-63 win over the Cru- The Saints had an op- groundout by Ty Tipton
saders in Wilson, North portunity to pad their lead and a fielding error that
Carolina. with a score on their next resulted in a run.
The Crusaders have possession but a charge NGU responded with a
faced Barton only once called on Jasmine Richard- run in the bottom of the
in the Conference Caro- son gave NGU the ball with second. Jack Morris drove
linas Tournament, which 43-seconds left. in the run with an RBI-sin-
resulted in a 77-64 NGU The Crusaders took full gle to center field to score
victory back on February advantage of the oppor- Jeffrey Chandler.
28, 2015. North Greenville tunity as Donehew took Pitching took over until
went on to win the tourna- the pass on the block and the seventh inning. Con-
ment that year and make scored the bucket to give nor Grant knocked in a
its first ever NCAA Tour- NGU a one-point lead with run with a single through
nament appearance. 16-seconds left. the right side to cut the
The Saints had two deficit to one run. Eric Gil-
LADY CRUSADERS shots at the winning shot bert then grounded out
UPSET LIMESTONE but NGU’s defense came to bring in the tying run.
The North Greenville through once more. Kyli With a runner on third, PHOTO | COURTESY OF NGCRUSADERS.COM
women’s basketball elim- Schmidt denied the first Connor Grant hit a walk-
inated the No. 1 seed in inbounds pass and ran off sacrifice fly to give The North Greenville baseball team went 3-0 against Emmanuel over the weekend.
the Conference Carolinas off seven seconds before NGU the win.
playoffs Monday night, a foul was called on NGU Jack Morris had two hits CRUSADERS LACROSSE
upsetting Limestone Col- during a loose ball situa- in three at bats and two TOPS TUSCULUM
lege 57-56. tion. RBIs. Connor Grant went 2 The North Greenville
The Crusaders played The Crusaders bowed for 4 with an RBI. Canaan men’s lacrosse earned its
scrappily and forced the their back once more in Cropper earned his third second road win of the
league-leading Saints to the final nine-seconds de- win of the season, improv- season on Saturday with a
turn the ball over 18 times fending the inbounds pass ing his record to 3-0. closely contested 10–9 win
through four quarters of and denying the saints an Jacob Saulnier had two over Tusculum College.
play. open look. A contested hits and scored a run. Tusculum opened the
The Saints’ turnovers limestone shot was wide Price recorded a hit and an scored with a goal four
lead to 17 points for the as NGU secured the upset. RBI. Dalton Kuhn pitched minutes into the game.
Crusaders. Limestone also The Crusaders shot 6 strong innings, allowing North Greenville an-
benefitted from 27 NGU 37-percent from the field just two runs. swered with three consec-
turnovers which led to 30 on Monday but got it In game two, the Crusad- utive scores including a
points. done from deep, shooting ers were first on the board pair from Chris Carpenter
The Crusaders also over- 44-percent hitting 11 tri- with two runs in the first. to make it 3–1 with 7:17
came a huge disparity in ples. Emmanuel entered the left in the first.
free throws, appearing at Stoddard led the team score column in the top of Tusculum evened it up
the line just eight times with 11-points including the third with a home run at three and outscored
while the Saints finished three of five makes from to left field. North Greenville 3–2 in
with 25-attempts from the three-point range. She also NGU responded with a the final minutes of the
charity stripe. had six rebounds. run in the bottom of the first half to take a 6–5 PHOTO | COURTESY OF NGCRUSADERS.COM
North Greenville fin- Carter finished with 10 inning. edge into halftime.
ished the first quarter in points on the night while Both teams scored a The Pioneers tacked on The North Greenville men’s LAX team picked up a recent
the lead as Ayano Shel- Kathleen Rodgers had run in the fourth. North another goal in the third 10-9 victory .
ton’s three-pointer made it nine. Donehew finished Greenville broke the game period with 9:44 before
18-15. The Saints knocked with eight points. open in the fifth. After an the fourth quarter. Both teams would go
down a pair of free throws RBI-single by Josh Black, NGU responded swiftly, quietly in the seventh in-
at the end to pull to within BASEBALL COMPLETES Sean Parsons hit his first scoring four unanswered ning as NGU earned the
one. SWEEP home run of the 2018 sea- goals including Chris non-conference victory.
Limestone opened up The North Greenville son. Following a Jeffrey Carpenter’s third of the Taylor Koon finished 2-3
the second quarter on a 9 baseball team completed Chandler RBI-double, Alex game with an assist from with a run scored and an
– 0 run to take a 26 – 19 a sweep of the Emmanuel Williams then hit his first Derrick Shealy to earn the RBI. Koon also had a dou-
lead. Lions to open Conference home run of the season. Crusaders a 9–7 edge. ble.
Limestone led by as Carolinas play. The Crusaders went on to The Pioneers scored Jaelin Griffin knocked a
many as 10-points in After winning Friday’s score two additional runs the next two goals in the pair of base hits in three
the quarter but NGU put game, the Crusaders won in the inning to take a 10-2 fourth quarter to even it plate appearances while
together a late surge both games in Saturday’s lead. up at nine but Alex Proly Kate Lee was 1-3 with an
sparked by a pair of threes doubleheader 4-3 and 12- The two teams scored came up with the big shot, RBI.
from Kathleen Rodgers to 7. one run in the sixth. After scoring the go ahead goal The Wolves took advan-
make it 33 – 30 at the half, Emmanuel was first on NGU scored a run in the with 38-seconds left on tage of an NGU error in the
limestone leading. the scoreboard in game seventh, Emmanuel scored the clock. fifth inning of game two
Limestone continued to one with a run in the first the final run of the game Logan Bryant locked up to break a scoreless tie. A
lead throughout the third by way of an RBI-single to in the eighth. the ensuing face-off allow- booted grounder by NGU PHOTO | NGCRUSADERS.COM
quarter but Greenville left field by Hanon Price. ing the Crusaders to run led to a 1-0 lead for New-
out the clock to improve berry when Tori Caldwell NGU LAX falls to Tusculum.
to 3–1 on the season. came around to score.
Chris Carpenter finished Newberry tacked on from Rachel Kellogg and
with four goals on the day three more runs in the Emily Colson.
and a pair of assists to next inning when Tatum Kellogg would tack on
lead North Greenville of- Johnson’s three-run ho- one more score in the
fense. mer scored a pair and her- first half but the Pioneers
Logan Bryant finished self to make it 4-0. earned a 7-4 edge before
with two goals and was 15- The Crusaders stranded the half.
21 in face-offs with a team four runners in game two The Crusaders trailed
high nine ground balls. and were 0-2 with runners 13-9 late in the second
Braeden Dixon improved in scoring position. Celsea half after Kaitlyn Yenson’s
to 3-1 as the starting keep- Rivers and Brooklyn Stone second score of the game.
er and accounted for nine both had two hits for the North Greenville then
saves in the net. Crusaders while Grace got a pair of goals from
DeBoer and Brooke Wade Kellogg and a score from
SOFTBALL SPLITS added one base knock Monica Colwell to make it
DOUBLEHEADER each. McKenzie Barney- 13-12 with just over three
The North Greenville castle led Newberry with minutes left.
softball team split a three hits in three plate North Greenville tried
non-conference double- appearances. late in the game to even
header on Saturday win- the score with a shot from
ning 2-0 and falling 4-0 to WOMEN’S LAX COMEBACK Taylor Kennington but
Newberry College. FALLS SHORT were unable to capitalize
Neither offense was able A late comeback from as the Pioneers were able
to get much going in the the North Greenville to escape with the win.
first half of game one, as women’s lacrosse team Rachel Kellogg finished
the pitchers dueled to a fell short on Saturday the day with five goals to
scoreless tie until the sixth afternoon, as Tusculum lead all players. Hanna
inning. College earned a 13-12 Hawkins finished with a
North Greenville was victory over the visiting pair of goals along with
able to rally in the next to Crusaders. Yenson.
last frame as Taylor Koon North Greenville took Monica Colwell led the
and Kate Lee both singled an early 1-0 lead on Jillian team with three caused
in runs to give NGU a 2-0 Chiesa’s score with an as- turnovers and three
lead. sist from Rachel Kellogg. ground balls along with
The Wolves tried to ral- The Pioneers answered Christy Beaman who also
ly in the home half of the with three consecutive had three.
PHOTO | COURTESY OF NGCRUSADERS.COM sixth but Coffrin kept the scores to take a 3-1 edge. Sydney Taylor had
Newberry bats in check, North Greenville evened 17-saves on 30 Tusculum
North Greenville upset top-seeded Limestone College in the conference tournament. stranding two runners. it up at 3-3 with goals shots on frame.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2018 SPORTS THE GREER CITIZEN B3
off rocky 2017 in new year balls this past weekend, right thing all the time,
including Will Pitts’ and taking care of our fam-
Garrett Dill’s home runs. ilies, taking care of our
FROM B1 One weakness will be our teammates, taking care
players dwell on, however. pitching depth. After ju- of our jobs, taking care of
team. We have worked “We are positive and ex- nior Josh Fenton, we are our school work: they all
extremely hard at being a cited that this is going to going to have to piece play into our success on
better offensive baseball be a great season,” he said. some things together. the field. If we can be dis-
team. We have worked “We want to wake up each That being said, we have ciplined in these areas, we
really hard in the weight morning and feed the pos- some guys with the abili- can be disciplined on the
room and the cages to get itive dog and worry about ty to locate the ball off of field. We strive to become
bigger, stronger and more today, this at-bat, this the plate and will be able 1 percent better every day
explosive on offense.” pitch. We aren’t worried to eat up some innings for and know that what we
Having varsity innings about last year just like we us. They have the right did yesterday/last week/
in the bank will be an ad- don’t look back 10 years type of mentality to be last year doesn’t matter
vantage for Byrnes base- ago. We are here to make able to do it, what we call if we’re not trying to bet-
ball players, but staying a difference and do our having a ‘bulldog mentali- ter ourselves today. Our
healthy will be key. best today.” ty.’ Guys like seniors Chaz motto is DMGB: ‘Doesn’t
“I think experience is Byrnes will have a diffi- Bellinger, Alex Lopez and matter, get better.’ These
going to be our strength cult stretch of games ear- Ryan Pearson, junior Ben guys have done a great
this year,” Maus said. “We ly, however. Thornton, and freshmen job trusting that what I
have a lot of guys who “The region will one of Garrett Dill, Andrew Scud- am teaching them works.
are underclassmen who the best if not the best der and Brock Myers.” I can honestly say, we’ve
still played a good bit last in the state,” Maus said. Teams such as Eastside gotten better every single
year. That coupled with ex- “Each week we will face and Blue Ridge will pro- day.”
perience senior leadership a team that is one of the vide plenty of challenges
and I think that will be best in the state. As the for Greer moving forward billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
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we have the next man up accomplish this we have
mentality.” an opportunity to get the
The Rebels struggled product of winning a lot of Led by head coach Scott Erwin and a veteran pitching
last spring, missing the baseball games,” he said. staff, the Eastside baseball team looks to be a contender
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Primrose Garden Club members gathered at the Greer Heritage Museum last Tuesday to celebrate 66 years with Joada Hiatt, former librarian of the old Davenport Library and former
curator of the Heritage Museum.
A cake was part of the 66th anniversary celebration last Susan Burch, standing behind her mother Polly McElrath, The Primrose Garden Club started in 1952 after a
Tuesday at the Greer Museum. is the longest active member of the Primrose Garden Club. clothesline conversation.
To Do
dramatics that keep you For more information sini; Pavane - Faure; and
on the edge of your seat. about “Museums on Us,” Symphonic Dances from
Soap Updates
BY DANA BLOCK together. Anna had some
news for Felicia. Fran-
THE BOLD AND co struggled against his
THE BEAUTIFUL nightmares. Sonny plead-
Bill remained unfazed ed with Ava. Kiki learned
by Sally’s threats. Sheila that not everything was as
watched with interest as it seemed. Kim became in-
it quickly became evident trigued with Julian. Griffin
just how much Ridge hat- was happy for Ava. Scott
ed Bill. Quinn worried and Kevin put aside their
when Eric’s health was af- differences. Franco had
fected by the news of Bill an epiphany. Jordan was
and Steffy’s affair. Pam put in a precarious posi-
tried to play cupid for tion. Drew looked to Kim
Steffy and Liam. Justin re- RICK ROWELL | ABC for answers. Wait to See:
minded Bill of what would Sonny and Carly come to a
happen if he disowned Vinessa Antoine stars decision that affects their
both Liam and Wyatt. Old as ‘Jordan’ on ‘General family.
feelings of jealousy resur- Hospital’
faced for Steffy when Liam THE YOUNG AND
mentioned Hope’s name. questioned Eli’s decision THE RESTLESS
Quinn promised Wyatt about letting JJ raise his Hilary was upset after
that she would take care child. Later, JJ suggested her meeting with a poten-
of Bill. Ridge was pleased to Lani that they elope. tial sperm donor did not
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to see Steffy making a Stefan and Vivian dis- go well. J.T. was shocked
special dinner for Liam. cussed what really hap- when he learned that Mac THE SPATS by Jeff Pickering
Bill unexpectedly fired a pened the night of Andre’s was suing him for full cus-
loyal employee who had murder. Chad got closer to tody of their kids. Later,
been working for him for the truth. Ciara comforted Victoria asked Reed for
decades. Wait to See: A fa- Tripp about Steve. Brady his take on Mac, but Reed
miliar face returns to town learned that Maggie left didn’t offer up much in-
to settle a score. Victor and was tempted formation. Devon threat-
to come clean with Eve. ened to sue Hilary if she
DAYS OF OUR LIVES Hope and Rafe prepared left “GC Buzz.” Jack met
Vivian and Kate hurled for their big day! Wait to with Victoria to discuss a
accusations at one anoth- See: Valerie confronts Lani strategy to get Ashley to
er. Eli questioned a new over marrying JJ. return to Jabot. Hilary re-
suspect about Andre’s ceived a mysterious phone
murder. Abigail dreamed GENERAL HOSPITAL call at work and left Mari-
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of Andre, who gave her Sonny felt helpless. ah to host the show alone.
clues about his killer. Tensions ran high at the Devon toasted Mariah on a RFD by Mike Marland
Claire debated whether PCPD. Ava gained confi- job well done and suggest-
she should tell Hope the dence. Nelle bonded with ed removing Hilary from
truth about Rafe’s affair. Joss. Julian suffered a hosting duties altogether.
Vivian’s life was threat- big blow. Dante worried Victoria phoned Mac to
ened during an unusual about Peter’s intentions. see if she would change
encounter. Gabi confided Franco grew more rest- her mind about custody.
in Sonny about her fear less. Scott was supportive. Wait to See: Sharon comes
of going to prison. Valerie Curtis and Drew worked to Nick’s rescue.
School
25th, 30th, 35th, 40th or day, March 16.
45th year of school board The fundraiser will pro-
service. mote health and wellness
News
In January 2018, in with all proceeds used
South Carolina, about 43 to support the students,
percent of the state’s 668 staff, and activities at Bue-
school district and affil- na Vista.
iate board members had For more information,
COLLEGE FAIR served four years or less, contact Dana Lanning
SET FOR MARCH 15 and about 32 percent had at dana.lanning@gmail.
The NACAC College Fair 10 years or more of board com or Darcy Schwalm at
will be at Timmons Are- service. schwalme@gmail.com.
na at Furman University SCSBA is a non-profit
March 15 from 5-8 pm. organization serving as RIVERSIDE HIGH PLANS
Admissions counsel- a source of information MATTRESS FUNDRAISER
ors from a number of and a statewide voice for The Riverside High band
colleges will be on hand boards governing the 81 will hold its first Mattress
to field questions about school districts. Fundraiser on Saturday,
the applications process, March 10, from 10 a.m.-5
testing, and other rele- GMC PLANS BLAZER WEEK p.m. in the school cafete-
vant topics. Students are MARCH 5-9 ria.
encouraged to register on- Greer Middle College Every purchase will ben-
line: www.nacacfairs.org/ Charter High will hold its efit the Pride of Riverside
ncfstudentregistration. first Blazer Week March marching band.
5-9.
TEENAGERS MAY REGISTER Students will have the GMC SETS 13TH YEAR
TO VOTE IN PRIMARY opportunity to dress MEETING MARCH 13
Teenagers who will turn PHOTO | SUBMITTED down, attend a Game The 13th Year meet-
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Room 1630. events and updates can vannah Hall. sent Area 23. She earned a Fun Run, Superhero Style,
be found on the Shine on A special award will giv- bachelor’s degree in Math on March 9. DISTRICT FIVE
GREENVILLE COUNTY |
Chey Facebook page which en at the end of the juried from Hampton University The event will kick off
is updated multiple times exhibition on March 10 to and a teaching certificate with a Pep Rally on March
a day. the artist who receives the from Park University. She 2, and the fun run will take ABNER CREEK SCHEDULES
most likes on the Tryon has received the Milken place on March 9 with the DONUTS WITH DAD
GHS INVITES COMMUNITY GREER HIGH STUDENTS Fine Arts Center facebook Award and is a lifetime following schedule: Abner Creek Elementary
TO SUPPORT VANDERGRIFT WIN ART COMPETITION page. member of Alpha Kappa • K5 and 1st -- 9 a.m. will hold Donuts for Dads
Greer High has list- Several Greer High art Alpha Sorority, Inc. • 2nd and 3rd -- 10 a.m. from 7-7:45 a.m. on Tues-
ed several ways that the students won awards in SKYLAND PRINCIPAL Morrison-Fair is one of • 4th and 5th -- 1 p.m. day, March 13, for K4-2nd
community can support the Tryon Fine Arts Center HONORED BY CHAMBER 35 school board members Sponsors will pledge a graders and Wednesday,
Cheyenne Vandergrift, a Showcase of Excellence re- Skyland Elementa- from throughout the state flat amount for the stu- March 14, for 3rd and 4th
teen facing serious med- cently. ry Principal Dr. Carolyn who will receive special dent’s participation in grade students.
ical complications from Winners included: Styles was honored with lapel pins for reaching the Fun Run and pledge Parents are asked to pick
the flu. Lynsey Gregory - 1st the 2017 Margaret Burch the 10 or 15-year bench- money will be collected one date if they have chil-
Cards to help decorate Sculpture Educator of the Year mark. Another 27 will the week after the fun run, dren in grades that meet
Vandergrift’s room can be Andy Pliaconis - 2nd Award recently. commemorate their 20th, with all money due by Fri- on different days.
sent to Tina Vandergrift, Photography and Painting The award is present-
Ronald McDonald House, Mackenzie Adams - 2nd ed annually by the Greer
Room 110, 81 Gadsden Drawing Chamber of Commerce.
Streer, Charleston, SC Abby Piper - Honorable
29401. Mention Photography TRUSTEE MORRISON-FAIR
Donations can be Their works competed HONORED FOR SERVICE
made at www.youcaring. with students from the Glenda Morrison-Fair, a
com/cheyennevander- Upstate of South Carolina board member for Green-
grift-1097713, and stu- and Western North Caro- ville County Schools, has
dents may record a mes- lina. been recognized by the