Claire Donaghy

2 days ago | indexjournal.com | Claire Donaghy

Black bears in the Lakelands are somewhat uncommon, but not unheard of, according to a representative with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR.) In recent days, black bears have been spotted in Lake Greenwood, in residential neighborhoods and along busy bypass commercial districts. Pat Cloninger, an SCDNR regional coordinator, said the state agency is still receiving calls about bear sightings and encounters in the Greenwood/Abbeville area.

3 days ago | indexjournal.com | Claire Donaghy

Greenwood residents: Scott Armstrong, Kevin Wisham and Brandy and Travis Poore talk about their recent summer encounters with black bears that are being spotted in the Greenwood/Abbeville area. Sightings have been reported at Lake Greenwood, in residential areas and even in busy commercial locations. Share your news tips and story ideas with us.

3 days ago | indexjournal.com | Claire Donaghy

This weekend, stay cool. There’s plenty of fun stuff to keep you busy. Local produceThursday, the Ware Shoals Farmers’ Market will be on the lawn of Katherine Hall, 1 Mill St. from 6-7 p.m.South Carolina Festival of StarsThe Town of Ninety Six invites you to the 2025 South Carolina Festival of Stars.

4 days ago | indexjournal.com | Claire Donaghy

Local author Dennis Reynolds’ debut fictional novel centers on motorcycle club kinships, culture and redemption. “The Southern Bombers Motorcycle Club” is a 240-page paperback, independently published in March. It is available online through major book retailers, including Amazon, and through the writer. A key character in Reynolds’ story is United States Army combat veteran David Shepherd.

4 days ago | indexjournal.com | Claire Donaghy

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