
Renee Ortiz
Staff Writer at The Index-Journal
Keloland News Reporter bringing you the news as it comes! My tweets are my own.
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2 weeks ago |
indexjournal.com | Renee Ortiz
Organizations from across the Lakelands gathered June 5 for the monthly Mental Health Alliance (MHA) meeting of the Greenwood County’s Community Consortium (GC3), hosted at the United Way of the Lakelands. The MHA is part of the broader GC3, which works to connect local leaders and organizations addressing mental health, substance use, and wellness across Greenwood County.
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3 weeks ago |
indexjournal.com | Renee Ortiz
Golf cart bill You can read the full bill here:Children younger than 12 must now wear seatbelts when riding in golf carts on public roads in South Carolina, under a new law signed by Gov. Henry McMaster. Law enforcement in Greenwood County and the City of Greenwood said they’re taking an educational, not punitive, approach for now. “Most golf carts do not come with seatbelts, and therefore owners would need to have them installed,” said Greenwood Police Chief T.J. Chaudoin.
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3 weeks ago |
indexjournal.com | Renee Ortiz
Greenwood County Council discussed second reading of the proposed 2025-26 budget Tuesday night, approving key amendments and hearing public input on fire staffing, equity pay and capital spending. A final vote on the full budget won’t come until June 16. The meeting marked a pivotal step in shaping next year’s finances, but council members emphasized the budget remains open for discussion, amendment, and public feedback.
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3 weeks ago |
indexjournal.com | Renee Ortiz
Residents in Greenwood were shaken awake after a volley of gunfire tore through three apartments and damaged at least one vehicle at Boxwood Terrace Apartments, early May 27. No one was injured but the identity of the shooter(s) remain unknown, according to the Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO). Deputies with the GCSO were dispatched to the complex at 1318 Durst Ave. East at 1:19 a.m., following multiple reports of gunshots.
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3 weeks ago |
indexjournal.com | Renee Ortiz
Thousands of Greenwood County seniors are expected to line up this week for a chance to stretch their budgets, fill their kitchens with local produce, and connect with neighbors at the heart of Greenwood’s Farmers Market. On Wednesday and Thursday, the county will distribute 1,375 vouchers, each worth $50. These vouchers are part of a long-running state program that helps low-income residents older than 60 buy fresh, local produce.
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