GreerView for the Week of August 10, 2026 features back-to-school safety tips, info on two free outdoor concerts, and an opportunity to learn about one of the southeast's oldest Native American communities.
Back-to-School Safety
Students in Greenville County Schools will get back to the books on Tuesday, August 11, and Greer Police will be patrolling in an effort to keep kids, teachers, and drivers safe. Sgt. Matthew Wehrly is on GPD's traffic unit. He recommends that people who have to drive through school zones on their daily commute give themselves extra time to get where they're going. Officers will be enforcing school zone speed limits as well as other traffic rules. They might hand out warnings in the first few days of school, but drivers who don't follow the rules may also get traffic tickets.
Watch our video with Sgt. Wehrly to learn what to watch out for in school zones, when to stop for buses, and what could earn you a warning or a ticket.
Coming Up
Greer City Council meets on Tuesday, August 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Greer City Hall. Check out this week's meeting agenda on our website.
Tunes in the Park
On Saturday, August 15, Tunes in the Park returns to Greer City Park. The Carolina Coast Band will put on a free concert. Contestants in this year's Greer Idol and Greer Idol Junior competition will also perform. Come out the event to vote for your favorites. Tunes in the Park is set for Saturday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
People of the River
Learn more about one of the oldest Native American Tribes in the Southeast during a free, family-friendly event on Saturday, August 22 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the City of Greer's Edward R. Driggers Center for the Arts. This immersive cultural experience will feature storytelling, traditional dance performances, drumming, hands-on crafts, and live pottery demonstrations. Learn about the People of the River and discover the vibrant heritage of the Catawba Nation in an interactive and engaging way.
August Greer150 Events
This month's Greer150 events are coming up on August 29. Check out the Greer Heritage Museum's website for info on the Greer150: Rebirth event at the BMW Zentrum. Tickets for this event are limited and are going fast. You must register in order to attend.
Get your dancing shoes ready for the Greer Station Groove, a free outdoor concert to celebrate 150 years of Greer. The Sweet Soul Party Band will play the hits from Memphis to Motown from the 60s and 70s. There will be family-friendly activities, food vendors, and adult beverages for purchase from Greer Relief.
Bring your lawn chairs and meet us on Randall Street near the Historic Greer Depot and the city's new mural. Greer Station Groove will run from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Watch the Video Version
If you're more visually inclined, please check out the video version of this week's GreerView segment.
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