Saturday, May 18, 2013
Crowds were smaller, but not deterred by the rain earlier in the day. Did you go to the Pro-Am? Upload your photos to this story.
A steady rain moved through the area in the Saturday and the start of the third round of the BMW Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX was delayed for 30 minutes at The Thornblade Club. When the rains stopped, the stars came out. Cooler temperatures and clouds didn't deter fans from coming out to see their favorite celebrities. Some walked from one hole to the next with their favorite stars, while others preferred to wait at one hole for the pros and the amateurs to come along. Did you go to the Pro-Am? Upload your photos here. Just click the upload button on this story and show us your photos. A total of 70 players made the 54-hole cut, which came at 9-under-par 206, Saturday. This is the lowest cut in tournament history, according to a news release…
Links to new job listings posted in the past 24 hours near Greer and Taylors.
The following job listings were posted on Indeed.com on May 18, 2013. They are all listed as being within 15 miles of Greer and Taylors. See a full list of Who's Hiring in the Greer-Taylors area. Just click on a link below to learn more. Transportation Sales Agent (3278215) Brock, LLC - Greenville, SC Legal Assistant SCCareerSearch - Greenville, SC Web Communications Assistant SCCareerSearch - Greenville, SC Financial Analyst SCCareerSearch - Greenville, SC Contract Real Estate Paralegal SCCareerSearch - Greenville, SC Woodshop workers and Builders Aide Staffing Specialists - Greenville, SC 29609 CNC Machinist Penmac - Greenville, SC Transfer Truck Driver,Class A-Part Time Ryder - Greenville, SC 29605 Direct Material Buyer Affinity…
Cuts will affect thousands throughout the state receiving federal unemployment pay.
Thanks to federal budget cuts created by sequestration, South Carolinians receiving unemployment assistance will see a cut in their benefits beginning next week. According to the SC Department of Employment and Workforce, approximately 16,000 people receiving benefits through the federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation program will not be getting checks for claim weeks ending May 18, as well as July 13 and Aug. 31. In other words, aid recipients will not see a benefit payment on May 20, July 15 and Sept. 2. Sequestration, which imposed automatic, across-the-board cuts to the federal budget from March 1 through Sept. 30, required South Carolina to trim $14 million in benefits for the remainder of the fiscal year, according to DEW. …
If you draw the Powerball winning numbers in Saturday’s lottery, you could score $600 million, the largest Powerball jackpot ever.
Powerball results were watched closely Wednesday when the jackpot was $363 million. After no one picked all six winning numbers, the new Powerball prize for the Saturday, May 18, drawing is now $600 million, which makes it the highest Powerball jackpot ever — and the second-highest U.S. lottery jackpot. Return here Saturday night to see the winning numbers The one-time cash payout is estimated at $376.9 million. Tickets are $2 and the game is played in South Carolina and 42 other states, including Florida, Texas, California and New York. You can buy tickets until 9 p.m. CST for the 9:59 p.m. drawing. Buy tickets online here, or search for a local retailer. Until Saturday, the largest Powerball jackpot was $587.5 million and was won on Nov…
Big crowd turns out to raise money to fight cancer.
Were you at Friday's Relay for Life Event in Greer? We would love for you to upload your pictures here! Just click on the "Upload" button of this story and start posting your pictures.
Find links to obituaries for residents of Greer and Taylors.
Find the links to obituaries for residents of Greer and Taylors as printed by Legacy.com. Patricia Copeland Burleson, 70, of 204 Cherry Lane, widow of Eugene Burleson, died May 10, 2013.
Greenville County Schools said that two buses in the Blue Ridge area were delayed because of rocks being thrown at the buses.
Two of Greenville County Schools' buses were delayed Friday after the drivers reported objects hitting the buses. The incidents happened Friday afternoon in the Blue Ridge area. The school district said that one bus driver thought her bus may have been shot at by someone in a passing vehicle, after her windshield was shattered. The district said that 14 students from Blue Ridge High and Blue Ridge Middle were on that bus. No one was injured. A second driver then reported something thrown at her bus in the same area. The district contacted the Greenville County Sheriff's Office for assistance. As a precaution, the school district parked those two buses, in addition to others operating in the area, in public places will the Sheriff's Office …
There's fun to be had this weekend and we've got the scoop on what's happening.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some ideas: 1. Football in May Check out the battle on the gridiron at 3 p.m. Saturday at Dooley Field. Greer High shows off the 2013-14 team. 2. Are You Seeing Stars? Saturday could be your last chance to see some of your favorite celebrities out on the golf course. Find tee times here for those playin the BMW Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX. On Sunday, all golf is played at Thornblade Club (the 16 lowest scoring pro-amateur/pro-celebrity teams advance to play Sunday’s final round). 3. Yard Sale Benefits Greer Band The Greer High School band will hold a yard sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school. 4. Everyone Loves A Parade! The 13th Annual Greenville Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration …
Hilton Head scores on a penalty kick to win 1-0.
Updated: 7:17 p.m., May 18, 2013 Hilton Head scores on a penalty kick to win 1-0. Original story Eastside Boys Soccer team going for state 3A title Saturday. The Eagles will play Hilton Head at 3:30 p.m. at Gilbert High School. Eastside beat Wren Tuesday to secure a spot in the title game. Can't make to the game? Patch will be hosting a live blog here beginning at 3 p.m. Remember you can also follow our tweets @SCPATCHSPORTS and @TaylorsPatch.
Links to new job listings posted in the past 24 hours near Greer and Taylors.
The following job listings were posted on Indeed.com on May 17, 2013. They are all listed as being within 15 miles of Greer and Taylors. See a full list of Who's Hiring in the Greer-Taylors area. Just click on a link below to learn more. District Manager - Greenville, SC Spectrum Brands - Greenville, SC Retail Sales Teammate - FT Firestone Complete Auto Care - Greenville, SC Psychiatry Job in South Carolina Greenville, SC AT&T Part Time Retail Sales Consultant - Greenville, SC (Che... AT&T - Greenville, SC Mortgage Loan Loss Mitigation Specialist I BB&T Human Systems - Greenville, SC Adult Sitter Greenville, SC 29611 Restaurant Manager Restaurant Management Search - Greenville, SC Marketing Services Specialist I Fluor Corp. - …
