The Index-Journal

The Index-Journal has been in the hands of Greenwood families since it first launched on February 6, 1919. Harry L. Watson was the original owner and served as both editor and publisher for over five decades. The newspaper started its journey on Maxwell Avenue, where it operated on the second floor above a cinema, while the printing press was located on the dirt floor below.

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Bear sightings, encounters catch Lakelands residents off-guard

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.
Summertime bear encounters

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.
Weekend Ticket: beat the heat with Festival of Stars fun, Jim Lauderdale, Mac Leaphart and more

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.
Post 20's improbable rally falls short in non-region contest

3 days ago | indexjournal.com | Andrew Chodes

Logan Martin kept them alive, and Luke Godwin thought he delivered an unlikely final blow. Down 9-0 and down to possibly its final strike, Martin slapped a single in the bottom of the fifth to score a run and keep the game alive. That hit jumpstarted a five-run inning, and after cutting the lead to three heading into the final inning, Godwin stepped up with the bases loaded.
Reynolds pens motorcycle club novel; hero inspired by Bible's David

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.
Dority receives Order of the Palmetto

4 days ago | indexjournal.com | Claire Donaghy

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Greenwood's Dority receives Order of the Palmetto

4 days ago | indexjournal.com | Claire Donaghy

The Rev. David C. Dority is described by those who know him as the epitome of a "servant leader."Dority was bestowed with South Carolina's highest civilian honor, the Order of the Palmetto, during an evening recognition ceremony Sunday at South Main Street Baptist Church.
Musings: Don't take the money

6 days ago | indexjournal.com | Andrew Chodes

I have an extreme view on amateur athletics. Well before the name, image and likeness (NIL) frenzy began, I hated the thought of money in any non-professional sports. I can remember writing an essay in high school on how college athletes don’t deserve to get paid — a scholarship is enough. Remember that a minuscule amount of college athletes end up having a professional career. That percentage is much less for even the best of high school athletes.
Ninety Six's Dylan Scott among world's best in HYROX

1 week ago | indexjournal.com | Andrew Chodes

Dylan Scott comes back to his roots often. It's where he started and it's where he grew to become one of the best in the world. But when he's not back home, you can find him in Texas or Chicago or France or Germany. The Ninety Six native has become a global success. This past week, years and years of training paid off as Scott captured third place at the HYROX World Championship in Chicago, which was a personal-best finish and the highest mark by an American.
GCS hires Montgomery as softball coach

1 week ago | indexjournal.com | Andrew Chodes

When Zoey Montgomery took an assistant position with the Greenwood Christian softball team this season, she said that she had rediscovered her love for the game. Montgomery will now be able to further that love as its as announced this week she will take over next season as the Hawks' head coach. “GCS is a great fit for me because it integrates faith into every aspect, allowing for spiritual growth alongside athletic development,” Montgomery said in a release.