Using the game of softball to support the families of officers killed in the line of duty…
The Greer Police Department is hosting the 14th annual Upstate SC Law Enforcement Memorial Softball Tournament this weekend at Century Park. Games begin tomorrow morning at 7:30.
Ten teams from Upstate public safety departments are competing in this year’s tournament. It’s free to attend the games, but you can show your support for the families of fallen officers by making a donation, entering a raffle, or purchasing a t-shirt and concessions while you’re there.
If you can’t make it to the tournament, you can still support the cause by going to the Upstate SC Law Enforcement Memorial Fund Facebook page.
The Greer Police Department is hosting the 14th annual Upstate SC Law Enforcement Memorial Softball Tournament this weekend at Century Park. Games begin tomorrow morning at 7:30.
Ten teams from Upstate public safety departments are competing in this year’s tournament. It’s free to attend the games, but you can show your support for the families of fallen officers by making a donation, entering a raffle, or purchasing a t-shirt and concessions while you’re there.
If you can’t make it to the tournament, you can still support the cause by going to the Upstate SC Law Enforcement Memorial Fund Facebook page.








Mayor Rick Danner helped kick off a celebration of new beginnings at a historic location in downtown Greer.
Trade Street Social hosted a ribbon-cutting event yesterday with the support of the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Danner thanked the owners for investing in the section of downtown where Greer got its start almost 150 years ago and pledged the city’s support for a “renaissance” in that area.
Trade Street Social has a full menu, bar, and golf simulators customers can reserve online for up to six people at a time.
Trade Street Social hosted a ribbon-cutting event yesterday with the support of the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Danner thanked the owners for investing in the section of downtown where Greer got its start almost 150 years ago and pledged the city’s support for a “renaissance” in that area.
Trade Street Social has a full menu, bar, and golf simulators customers can reserve online for up to six people at a time.










In case you missed it, we’re bringing you a behind-the-scenes look at Greer’s time in the spotlight during WSPA 7News’s popular Zip Trip series.
Anchor Fred Cunningham said, “Greer strikes me as a big, big, big small town … Anything you want is here, and yet it maintains that small-town feel.”
Live from Greer City Park on Friday, the City of Greer Parks, Recreation & Tourism, Greer Police Department, and Greer Fire Department teams talked about many of the ways they serve our community, and several Greer businesses gave viewers a glimpse at what makes them special.
Check out the Greer Zip Trip segments here: https://www.wspa.com/news/zip-trip-history-of-greer/
Watch the video recap here: https://youtu.be/QPLLQW10huI
Anchor Fred Cunningham said, “Greer strikes me as a big, big, big small town … Anything you want is here, and yet it maintains that small-town feel.”
Live from Greer City Park on Friday, the City of Greer Parks, Recreation & Tourism, Greer Police Department, and Greer Fire Department teams talked about many of the ways they serve our community, and several Greer businesses gave viewers a glimpse at what makes them special.
Check out the Greer Zip Trip segments here: https://www.wspa.com/news/zip-trip-history-of-greer/
Watch the video recap here: https://youtu.be/QPLLQW10huI

Honoring Greer’s rich history with a call to creatives.
The city is working with its partners at the Greer Heritage Museum to plan a year-long celebration to mark our sesquicentennial.
Turning 150 happens only once in a city’s history, so we need a qualified designer to capture the spirit of Greer and set the tone for this important milestone.
Up to the challenge of creating a sesquicentennial logo and brand kit for the City of Greer? The deadline to apply is September 5. Get all the details and the application on our News section: https://www.cityofgreersc.gov/article/2361125
Historical Photos 📸: Greer Heritage Museum
The city is working with its partners at the Greer Heritage Museum to plan a year-long celebration to mark our sesquicentennial.
Turning 150 happens only once in a city’s history, so we need a qualified designer to capture the spirit of Greer and set the tone for this important milestone.
Up to the challenge of creating a sesquicentennial logo and brand kit for the City of Greer? The deadline to apply is September 5. Get all the details and the application on our News section: https://www.cityofgreersc.gov/article/2361125
Historical Photos 📸: Greer Heritage Museum










In this week’s Greerview, the city takes center stage on a popular TV series and a call for creativity as Greer approaches a year-long birthday celebration!
Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/iBn4xYuyFIw
Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/iBn4xYuyFIw
Coming up This Week in Greer:
Sunday (8/17): Greer Farmers Market – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Greer City Park
Monday (8/18): Greer Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Greer City Hall
Tuesday (8/19): Interwoven Art Exhibit Viewing Hours – 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Center for the Arts
Thursday (8/21): Greer Planning Advisory Committee – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Greer City Hall
Saturday (8/23): Interwoven Art Exhibit Viewing Hours – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Center for the Arts
Sunday (8/17): Greer Farmers Market – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Greer City Park
Monday (8/18): Greer Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Greer City Hall
Tuesday (8/19): Interwoven Art Exhibit Viewing Hours – 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Center for the Arts
Thursday (8/21): Greer Planning Advisory Committee – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Greer City Hall
Saturday (8/23): Interwoven Art Exhibit Viewing Hours – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Center for the Arts

The City of Greer showed up and showed out on a popular Upstate series this week.
Check out these behind-the-scenes shots of WSPA’s Zip Trip – broadcast live from Greer City Park Friday morning.
Over six hours, the team highlighted many of the people, places, and programs that make Greer special.
If you missed the show, WSPA has posted videos of many of the segments on the station’s website. Take a look here: https://www.wspa.com/news/zip-trip-history-of-greer/
Check out these behind-the-scenes shots of WSPA’s Zip Trip – broadcast live from Greer City Park Friday morning.
Over six hours, the team highlighted many of the people, places, and programs that make Greer special.
If you missed the show, WSPA has posted videos of many of the segments on the station’s website. Take a look here: https://www.wspa.com/news/zip-trip-history-of-greer/










A partnership between the Greer Police Department and the Greer Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association helped more than a hundred students start the school year with the supplies they need.
This past weekend at B.P. Edwards Park, officers handed out more than 130 backpacks filled with supplies to Greer area elementary and middle school students.
Members of the the Greer Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association hosted a Pack-a-Patrol event to collect the supplies that went into the backpacks. The Back-to-School giveaway has been running for several years and has helped hundreds of students.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/SivNa0J1x6c
This past weekend at B.P. Edwards Park, officers handed out more than 130 backpacks filled with supplies to Greer area elementary and middle school students.
Members of the the Greer Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association hosted a Pack-a-Patrol event to collect the supplies that went into the backpacks. The Back-to-School giveaway has been running for several years and has helped hundreds of students.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/SivNa0J1x6c

The City of Greer is ready for its closeup.
Tune in to 7 News Friday morning starting at 5am for WSPA’s popular Zip Trip feature live from Greer City Park.
Some uniquely Greer businesses will step into the spotlight, and we’ll show off some of the people, places, and programs that make our city a great place to live, work, and visit.
Tune in to 7 News Friday morning starting at 5am for WSPA’s popular Zip Trip feature live from Greer City Park.
Some uniquely Greer businesses will step into the spotlight, and we’ll show off some of the people, places, and programs that make our city a great place to live, work, and visit.





Three Greer City Council seats and a Commission of Public Works position will be on the ballot this fall, but the filing deadline for candidates is fast approaching.
Anyone interested in running for City Council Districts 2, 4, or 6 or the Greer CPW post should meet with the municipal clerk at Greer City Hall before noon on Friday, August 15.
To learn more about the filing process or voter registration, visit the elections page: https://www.cityofgreersc.gov/o/greersc/page/elections
Anyone interested in running for City Council Districts 2, 4, or 6 or the Greer CPW post should meet with the municipal clerk at Greer City Hall before noon on Friday, August 15.
To learn more about the filing process or voter registration, visit the elections page: https://www.cityofgreersc.gov/o/greersc/page/elections

Back-to-school season means more cars on the road in Greenville and Spartanburg counties. Even if you don’t have children, the extra traffic can slow your commute. The Greer Police Department shared tips to help you navigate the roads safely in the weeks ahead.
View the list here: https://www.cityofgreersc.gov/article/2348696
View the list here: https://www.cityofgreersc.gov/article/2348696

This week’s Greerview features road preservation, the growth of a family business, and tips to help your family prepare for the back-to-school season.
Watch this week's episode here: https://youtu.be/sBOp6n46TM8
Watch this week's episode here: https://youtu.be/sBOp6n46TM8
This Week in Greer: A couple great opportunities to get out to Greer City Park and an important election deadline
Sunday (8/10): Greer Farmers Market – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Greer City Park
Tuesday (8/12): Interwoven Art Exhibit Viewing Hours – 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Center for the Arts
Greer City Council Meeting – 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Greer City Hall
Friday (8/15): Last day to file for City Council or Commission of Public Works – 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Greer City Hall
Saturday (8/16): Interwoven Art Exhibit Viewing Hours – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Center for the Arts
Tunes in the Park – 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Greer City Park Amphitheater
Sunday (8/10): Greer Farmers Market – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Greer City Park
Tuesday (8/12): Interwoven Art Exhibit Viewing Hours – 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Center for the Arts
Greer City Council Meeting – 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Greer City Hall
Friday (8/15): Last day to file for City Council or Commission of Public Works – 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Greer City Hall
Saturday (8/16): Interwoven Art Exhibit Viewing Hours – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Center for the Arts
Tunes in the Park – 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Greer City Park Amphitheater

National Night Out 2025 netted the largest turnout yet in the City of Greer.
Even with the rain, the Greer Police Department put on a great event at four different locations. Families gathered at Greer City Park, the Needmore Center, the new basketball courts at Stevens Field, and O’Neal Village.
National Night Out is an annual event that helps police departments connect with their communities.
Watch the recap here: https://youtu.be/lqPXKFUKJx4
Even with the rain, the Greer Police Department put on a great event at four different locations. Families gathered at Greer City Park, the Needmore Center, the new basketball courts at Stevens Field, and O’Neal Village.
National Night Out is an annual event that helps police departments connect with their communities.
Watch the recap here: https://youtu.be/lqPXKFUKJx4

A popular shopping destination in Downtown Greer has debuted their big glow-up.
Southern Sisters Boutique threw a grand opening party yesterday at its new location at 101 N. Main St.
Dozens of people packed the new space which was hopping with activities, live music, and give-aways.
This new chapter also marks the 11th year in business for the Southern Sisters.
Southern Sisters Boutique threw a grand opening party yesterday at its new location at 101 N. Main St.
Dozens of people packed the new space which was hopping with activities, live music, and give-aways.
This new chapter also marks the 11th year in business for the Southern Sisters.










Don’t miss the final Moonlight Movies of the summer!
Join us at the Greer City Park amphitheater tonight starting at 6 p.m. for a showing of Sonic 3. Enjoy crafts and other activities before the movie begins at 7 p.m.
Check our website soon for next year’s movie lineup: https://www.cityofgreersc.gov/o/greersc/page/prt-seasonal-events/#moonlightmovies
Join us at the Greer City Park amphitheater tonight starting at 6 p.m. for a showing of Sonic 3. Enjoy crafts and other activities before the movie begins at 7 p.m.
Check our website soon for next year’s movie lineup: https://www.cityofgreersc.gov/o/greersc/page/prt-seasonal-events/#moonlightmovies





Families from across the Upstate gathered at Kids Planet in Greer for this season's final Park Hop playdate.
There's already a lot to explore at Kids Planet, but mascots like Chuck from the Hub City Spartanburgers, Stomper from the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, and Reedy Rip’it from The Greenville Drive helped get kids even more pumped up to play outside.
The city's mobile rec unit set up yard games, the Greer Fire Department brought a fire truck for kids to see, and several community partners helped make the event one to remember.
There's already a lot to explore at Kids Planet, but mascots like Chuck from the Hub City Spartanburgers, Stomper from the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, and Reedy Rip’it from The Greenville Drive helped get kids even more pumped up to play outside.
The city's mobile rec unit set up yard games, the Greer Fire Department brought a fire truck for kids to see, and several community partners helped make the event one to remember.










National Night Out is still on tonight in the City of Greer — rain or shine!
This annual event connects officers with the community and offers a chance to get to know the people behind the badge.
Join us from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for free pizza and kids’ activities at one of four locations:
📍Greer City Park – 301 E. Poinsett St.
📍Needmore Center – 116 Canteen Ave.
📍Stevens Field – 150 Ball Park St.
📍O’Neal Village – 1 Oneal Village Ave.
This annual event connects officers with the community and offers a chance to get to know the people behind the badge.
Join us from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for free pizza and kids’ activities at one of four locations:
📍Greer City Park – 301 E. Poinsett St.
📍Needmore Center – 116 Canteen Ave.
📍Stevens Field – 150 Ball Park St.
📍O’Neal Village – 1 Oneal Village Ave.






Kicking off your first August Greerview with info on National Night Out, the season's last Moonlight Movie, and big fun at Kids Planet for Park Hop: Greer edition.
Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/VjEBMFvGkmM
Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/VjEBMFvGkmM
August is here and there’s a lot going on this week in Greer.
Sunday (8/3): Greer Farmers Market – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Greer City Park
Tuesday (8/5): National Night Out with Greer PD – 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Greer City Park, Needmore Center, Stevens Field, O’Neal Village
Thursday (8/7): Greer Planning Advisory Committee – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Greer City Hall
Moonlight Movies – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Greer City Park
Sunday (8/3): Greer Farmers Market – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Greer City Park
Tuesday (8/5): National Night Out with Greer PD – 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Greer City Park, Needmore Center, Stevens Field, O’Neal Village
Thursday (8/7): Greer Planning Advisory Committee – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Greer City Hall
Moonlight Movies – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Greer City Park

