News for Greer SC - AmericanTowns.com AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Greer South Carolina. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/greer-sc News for Greer SC - AmericanTowns.com 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/greer-sc https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:45:20 -0600 Timmons Statement on President Biden's State of the Union Address Congressman William Timmons (SC-04) released the following statement after attending President Biden’s State of the Union address: https://www.americantowns.com/news/timmons-statement-on-president-bidens-state-of-the-union-address-31533413-greer-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/timmons-statement-on-president-bidens-state-of-the-union-address-31533413-greer-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Timmons, Levin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Credit Access for Veterans Rep. William Timmons (R-SC) and Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) recently introduced the Building Credit Access for Veterans Act to help expand credit options https://www.americantowns.com/news/timmons-levin-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-expand-credit-access-for-veterans-31549193-greer-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/timmons-levin-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-expand-credit-access-for-veterans-31549193-greer-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Haley Brings Her MAGA Agenda to Myrtle Beach Ahead of Nikki Haley’s campaign stop in Myrtle Beach today, South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Trav Robertson, Jr.  released the https://www.americantowns.com/news/haley-brings-her-maga-agenda-to-myrtle-beach-31550448-greer-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/haley-brings-her-maga-agenda-to-myrtle-beach-31550448-greer-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Timmons Introduces Legislation to Catch PPP Loan Fraudsters To crack down on criminals who defrauded the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Congressman William Timmons (SC-04) introduced H.R. 1476, the PPP https://www.americantowns.com/news/timmons-introduces-legislation-to-catch-ppp-loan-fraudsters-31557118-greer-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/timmons-introduces-legislation-to-catch-ppp-loan-fraudsters-31557118-greer-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 SCDP Statement on Tim Scott's 2024 Announcement Following Senator Tim Scott’s 2024 announcement, South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Trav Robertson Jr. released the following statement: https://www.americantowns.com/news/scdp-statement-on-tim-scotts-2024-announcement-31563263-greer-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/scdp-statement-on-tim-scotts-2024-announcement-31563263-greer-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Senator Scott, Congressman Allen, Colleagues Introduce Landmark Legislation to Protect Workers and Support Small Business Owners WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced the Employee Rights Act of 2023. The bill seeks to modernize our nation’s labor https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-scott-congressman-allen-colleagues-introduce-landmark-legislation-to-protect-workers-and-support-small-business-owners-31567190-greer-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-scott-congressman-allen-colleagues-introduce-landmark-legislation-to-protect-workers-and-support-small-business-owners-31567190-greer-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Timmons Statement on Limit, Save, Grow Act Congressman William Timmons (SC-04) released the following statement on the Limit, Save, Grow Act: “With our national debt quickly https://www.americantowns.com/news/timmons-statement-on-limit-save-grow-act-31568861-greer-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/timmons-statement-on-limit-save-grow-act-31568861-greer-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Graham on Democrats' Attempt to Allow Taxpayer Funded Abortion Up Until the Moment of Birth WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today spoke out against the https://www.americantowns.com/news/graham-on-democrats-attempt-to-allow-taxpayer-funded-abortion-up-until-the-moment-of-birth-31571107-greer-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/graham-on-democrats-attempt-to-allow-taxpayer-funded-abortion-up-until-the-moment-of-birth-31571107-greer-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 SpringSkunk Music Festival 2023 SkunkFest now features all sorts of mostly acoustic music – including Americana, Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Alt Country, Acoustic, Roots and https://www.americantowns.com/news/springskunk-music-festival-2023-31573576-greer-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/springskunk-music-festival-2023-31573576-greer-sc.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Greer Freedom Blast 2023 City of Greer’s Freedom Blast Festival is back! Join us on June 24 from 6:00pm-10:30pm at Greer City Park. One of the largest fireworks shows https://www.americantowns.com/news/greer-freedom-blast-2023-31580860-greer-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/greer-freedom-blast-2023-31580860-greer-sc.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 7th Annual Railfest City of Greer's 7th Annual Railfest at Greer City Park all about trains and rail safety! This free event features local railroad museums, model train https://www.americantowns.com/news/7th-annual-railfest-31604677-greer-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/7th-annual-railfest-31604677-greer-sc.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Albino Skunk Music Festival 2023 Three-day Americana music festival with camping, food, beverage, and craft vendors, kids' activities. Schedule Of Events October 5, 2023 1:55pm: https://www.americantowns.com/news/albino-skunk-music-festival-2023-31614249-greer-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/albino-skunk-music-festival-2023-31614249-greer-sc.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Greer Goes Global International Festival 2024 Get ready to go around the world in a day, enjoying the sights, sounds and tastes of multiple cultures at Greer City Park and Greer City Hall. The https://www.americantowns.com/news/greer-goes-global-international-festival-2024-31653140-greer-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/greer-goes-global-international-festival-2024-31653140-greer-sc.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Albino Skunk Music Festival 2024 Three-day Americana music festival with camping, food, beverage, and craft vendors, kids' activities. Schedule of Events May 9, 2024 12:45pm: The https://www.americantowns.com/news/albino-skunk-music-festival-2024-31658838-greer-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/albino-skunk-music-festival-2024-31658838-greer-sc.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Greer Freedom Blast 2024 Activities 6:00pm - 10:00pm: Kids Zone  Amusement Rides - $5 Wristband 6:00pm - 10:00pm: Blood Drive Wristband Sales Will End At 9:00pm https://www.americantowns.com/news/greer-freedom-blast-2024-31671873-greer-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/greer-freedom-blast-2024-31671873-greer-sc.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600