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Top stories trending in Greenwood

2021-10-23

(GREENWOOD, SC) What’s going on in Greenwood? Here’s a roundup of the top stories in the area today.

Pulled from contributors around the region, here’s a glimpse of what’s going on nearby. For more stories from the Greenwood area, click here.

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Georgia / wsbtv.com

Rare bacteria that killed Georgian found in aromatherapy spray sold at Walmart

ATLANTA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it now knows what caused a small outbreak of a rare disease usually found in South Asia. At least four people in different states, including Georgia, came down with melioidosis. Two people died from the bacteria, including the person from Georgia. Read more

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This is terrible! It makes you wonder if it was made to kill off Americans. I don't put anythang past other countries. Stay safe my peeps or atleast try to 💯

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THIS THE REASON WE SHOULD PRAY MORE ANDMORE FOR GOD TO LIFT THE CURSE THAT WE OURSELVES CAUSE FOR NOT LIVING AS GOD SAY TO LIVE

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Union County / myfox8.com

North Carolina charter school closes as outraged teachers go on strike against what they’re calling ‘unfair practices’

UNION COUNTY, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) – A Union County Charter school is shut down as protests take place on the front lawn. Parents and teachers are upset with several things taking place at Union Day School, including the recent abrupt firing of popular principal, Matt Hamilton. Teachers are on strike and say they’re also […] Read more

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so much bad in schools now this is what happens when you take prayers out of schools , and out of the courts

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They need to put God back in school and let the kids pray because a lot of school will not let children pray at lunch by their self in private at the table if they see their eyes are closed and their head is bowed they go and stop the students

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Greenwood / indexjournal.com

Crafty battle

The battle against hunger gained style as Empty Bowls Greenwood kicked off Wednesday. It is the major fundraiser for the Greenwood Soup Kitchen (GSK), which covers up to 50% of its expenses. Norm Fawcett, the GSK board of directors chairperson, said the event is expected to bring in at least $35,000. It continues today. Clay artists, woodworkers, glass workers and basket weavers from local guilds make bowls. Ticketholders choose their own handmade bowl. Then they partake in a meal of soup, bread and dessert. As with last year, this event provides take-out meals only as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 600 bowls are available. “It’s a true community effort,” Fawcett said. Read more

Trick or treating still taking place on Halloween for now

Trick-or-treating is still set to take place on Halloween in Ware Shoals, according to the town. A misunderstanding led Greenwood School District 51 to post that the town had decided to observe Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 30 instead of on the 31st, which falls on a Sunday this year. The... Read more

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