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.
6 months ago, City of Greer
Tournament Players Pause for Moment of Silence
Greer PD officer kicks off Tournament
Greer PD officer at home plate ready to swing
Tournament player about to swing
Tournament player mid swing
Tournament player mid swing
Tournament player throws softball
Tournament player ready to swing
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.
6 months ago, City of Greer
Trade Street Social Ribbon Cutting Group Photo
Trade Street Social Row of Cups
Photographer takes Picture of Mayor Danner, Katie Collins from the Greer Chamber of Commerce, and the Owner of Trade Street Social
Wide Shot Showing Packed Trade Street Social for Ribbon Cutting
Trade Street Social Sign on Wall
Mayor Danner Speaks in front of Crowd during Trade Street Social Ribbon Cutting
Owners Speak During Trade Street Social Ribbon Cutting
The Ribbon is cut during Trade Street Social Ribbon Cutting
Toast is made after Trade Street Social Ribbon Cutting
Crowd of People in Trade Street Social
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
6 months ago, City of Greer
WSPA's Zip Trip Comes to Greer
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
6 months ago, City of Greer
Trade Street Historic Photo
Trade St Historic Photo
Historic Veterans Parde in Downtown Greer
Air Force Week Historic Photo with Large Crowd
Greer Heritage Museum Exterior
Greer City Hall
Greer City Park Fountain with City Hall in Background
Drone Shot of Downtown Greer
Drone Shot of Downtown Greer Intersection of Trade St and Randall St
Shot of Downtown Trade St
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
6 months ago, City of Greer
Greerview August 18, 2025
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
6 months ago, City of Greer
This Week in Greer 8-17-25
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/
6 months ago, City of Greer
Discover Greer Table Set Up for Zip Trip
Behind the Scenes Wide Shot of Zip Trip
Wide Shot of BTS of First Responder Friday
Wide Shot of BTS of First Responder Friday
Greer CPW Segment on Zip Trip
Greer Farmers Market Segment on Zip Trip
7 News Table Set Up During Zip Trip
Your Carolina Segment during Zip Trip
PRT Mobile Rec Unit Featured on Your Carolina During Zip Trip
PRT Mobile Rec Unit Featured on Your Carolina During Zip Trip
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
6 months ago, City of Greer
Greer Police Giveaway Over 100 Backpacks to Greer Students
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.
6 months ago, City of Greer
Greer City Park Entrance
Greer City Park Entrance Pathway
Greer City Hall
Greer City Park Gazebo
Trade St with focus on Rexall Store Mural
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
6 months ago, City of Greer
Close up of General Election Form
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
6 months ago, City of Greer
School Speed Limit Sign
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
6 months ago, City of Greer
This Week in Greer 8-11-25
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
6 months ago, City of Greer
This Week in Greer 8-10-25
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
6 months ago, City of Greer
National Night Out in the City of Greer
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.
6 months ago, City of Greer
Southern Sisters Boutique Grand Opening Entrance
Southern Sisters Opening Drone Shot
Southern Sisters Pose for Photo Outside their New Store
Customer Looks at Clothes at Southern Sisters Boutique
Shot of Crowd at Southern Sisters Boutique
Customers Look at Clothes at Southern Sisters Boutique
Shot of Crowd at Southern Sisters Boutique
Little Girl Looks at Jewelry at Southern Sisters Boutique
Shot of Crowd at Southern Sisters Boutique
Councilwoman Judy Albert at the Grand Opening of Southern Sisters Boutique
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
6 months ago, City of Greer
Moonlight Movies Dogman July 2025
Moonlight Movies Dogman July 2025
Moonlight Movies Dogman July 2025
Moonlight Movies Dogman July 2025
Moonlight Movies Dogman July 2025
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.
6 months ago, City of Greer
Dad and Sons Walk into Kids Planet during Park Hop Playdate
Greer Firefighter shows Fire Truck at Park Hop Playdate
Chuck the Hub City Spartanburgers Mascot poses for a picture at Park Hop Playdate
Stomper from the Greenville Swamp Rabbits Kneels Next to Little Girl
Chuck from the Hub City Spartanburgers and Reedy Rip'it from the Greenville Drive pose for picture with little girl
Dog for Adoption at Park Hop Playdate Looks at Camera with it's tongue out
Kids play with giant Connect 4 Set at Park Hop Playdate
Kids at Kids Planet playground during Park Hop Playdate
People crowd around Pet Adoption table at Park Hop Playdate
Families walk through Kids Planet Park during Park Hop Playdate
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.
6 months ago, City of Greer
National Night Out at the Needmore Center - Shot of Room with Families Sitting and Eating Pizza
National Night Out at O'Neal Village - Shot of Small Crowd
National Night Out at O'Neal Village - Shot of Small Crowd
National Night Out at O'Neal Village - Drone Shot
National Night Out at O'Neal Village - Drone Shot
National Night Out at Greer City Park - Drone Shot
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
6 months ago, City of Greer
Greerview August 4, 2025
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
6 months ago, City of Greer
This Week in Greer