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Community
An Evening With Royalty
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- By Press Release
On the final evening of the historical four-day Greenville visit by His Royal Highness, Prince Edward, a private VIP reception was held at White Oak, historic home of Furman University President. The event served as a thank you to the sponsors of The Duke of Edinburgh Foundation Award.
Fifth Annual Greenville Scottish Games Held at Furman University
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- By Staff Reporter

Two members of the Blue Star Mothers Association explain to His Royal Highness Prince Edward what their organization does on behalf of mothers whose sons/daughters are serving in the military in a war zone, as board member Phil Bradley and Greenville Scottish Games President Dee Benedict listen.
Blue Ridge Native Earns Doctorate in Pharmacy
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Blue Ridge Native Earns Doctorate in Pharmacy
Meghan Dowd, daughter of Marlene and Bob Dowd of Taylors, graduated from the South Carolina College of Pharmacy on May 5, 2010.
Dr. Dowd attended Mt. View Elementary School in northern Greenville County, Blue Ridge Middle School and graduated from Blue Ridge High School.
Home Canning Workshop
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- By Press Release
Do you want to learn how to can your own foods, or just need a refresher course on canning basics? Greenville County Extension is hosting a home canning workshop on Saturday, June 26, 2010, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Clemson Extension Office, 301 University Ridge, Suite 4300, Greenville, South Carolina. The workshop will cover the basics of pressure and water bath canning and include a demonstration of tomato canning. Cost is $30 per person. Prepaid registration is required. Call 864-232-4431 ext. 113 for more information.
The Phoenix Academy
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Ribbon Cutting, Grand Opening Ceremony
The ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony for the Phoenix Academy was held Friday, April 30.
The Phoenix Academy is a residential treatment facility for adolescents from the Greenville County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
Land for the facility was donated by T. Walt Brasher and the facility was funded by a grant from the State.
The late Senator J. Verne Smith was instrumental in obtaining the state funds totaling $6.2 million for the facility, and Senator Lewis Vaughn followed up on the funding after Senator Smith left the Senate and retired due to a medical condition. A portrait of Senator Smith was unveiled by members of his family and placed in the conference room of the Academy.
Visiting Missionaries Guests of SCV
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Pair Supported by Woodruff Rd. Presbyterian Church

Indigenous missionaries to Peru and the Czeck Republic were guests at a recent meeting of the 16th Regiment, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Camp 36 at the Phoenix Inn in Greenville. Alonzo Ramirez of Peru and Pavel Bartos from the Czech Republic are sponsored by Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church and were escorted by Bill Johnson, a member of the church and the SCV.
Charlie & Rosemary Reed Celebrate 50th Anniversary
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- By Malaine Reed
Rosemary and Charlie Reed celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at the home of their daughter, Dianne Dennis, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The celebration was attended by family and friends.
An earlier celebration took place on June 27, 2009, at the home of their daughter, Charlene Cox, of Taylors, South Carolina. This surprise party was given by their daughters and their eight grandchildren (Malaine and Andy Kantra and daughter Grace,
- 2010 SCV Newly Elected Officers
- Baron With Drug Find
- Blue Ridge Council Celebrates Century of Scouting
- Leah Hunter selected to 2009-10 Wrangler Division All Star Rodeo Team
- Summer Job for College Students
- Captain John Gardner Presented Medal of Valor
- Theme Of Annual Christmas Banquet: “Freedom from Addiction”

