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City in good financial shape
At the onset of fiscal year 2008, as the economy began to show signs of trouble, the city of Greenville did what any sensible entity ...
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Chamber preps for fireworks on Fourth
Who doesn’t enjoy a good fireworks show?
by Ashley Vansant, Wednesday, June 3, 2009 8:12 am
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Hallmark to speak at Chamber
The executive director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Moore Hallmark, is scheduled to visit the Camellia City in a few weeks.
by Ashley Vansant, Friday, May 22, 2009 8:16 pm
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Move by city makes YMCA stronger
Two developments announced Monday night represent big steps forward for the city of Greenville.
by Ashley Vansant, Friday, April 17, 2009 5:01 pm
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New school, county’s crown jewel
It’s already changed the physical landscape along U.S. 31 South. Beyond the brick and mortar, what happens inside its walls and surrounding its sidewalks will ...
by Ashley Vansant, Thursday, March 26, 2009 3:28 pm
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Rewarding Branum was good to see
It may not sound like the most exciting way to spend a Monday night, but Richard Branum has served at more than 300 meetings of ...
by Ashley Vansant, Tuesday, March 10, 2009 6:22 pm
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No doubt: This is Camellia Country
Evidence of Greenville’s deep appreciation for the camellia is abundant as the many flowers planted in and around the city.
by Ashley Vansant, Wednesday, January 28, 2009 1:23 pm
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Sky is not falling for newspapers
Despite what you may have read or heard, the sky is not falling over the newspaper industry. In fact, it seems to be opening up ...
by Ashley Vansant, Wednesday, January 14, 2009 9:22 am
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State flower has deep roots in town
Alabama’s state flower has deep roots in Greenville. A historic marker unveiled this morning at the State Capitol celebrates the 50th anniversary of Bama’s bona ...
by Ashley Vansant, Wednesday, January 7, 2009 3:13 pm
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Be responsible on New Year’s Eve
State and local law enforcement agencies are teaming up for aggressive enforcement of DUI laws in an effort to promote safer highways this New Year’s ...