Greenville Mayor Dexter McLendon recently signed a proclamation proclaiming April as Volunteer Appreciation Month in the City of Greenville. On hand for the signing were, front row, from left to right, Monica Stringer, registered nurse; Heather Meeks, registered nurse; Holly Lowe, volunteer; Jim Wilson, chaplain; and Susan Murphy, volunteer. Back row, from left to right, Karren Rogers, community relations manager for Southern Care Hospice; Joann Mathews, volunteer coordinator Southern Care Hospice; Linda Hall, social worker; and Katie Thomas, volunteer. (Advocate Staff/Jonathan Bryant)