Simpsonville NewsLocal news for Simpsonville, SC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Census figures confirm area population growing- July 11, 2008 U.S. Census figures released today that show growth across the Upstate are no surprise to Kent Dykes, president of the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce.http://www.topix.net/city/simpsonville-sc/2008/07/census-figures-confirm-area-population-g... Severe storms could threaten tonight's commute to Golden Strip- July 11, 2008 A severe thunderstorm capable of producing penny-size hail and 60-mph winds is traveling east through Greenville County at about 20 mph, according to the National Weatehr Service in Greer.http://www.topix.net/city/simpsonville-sc/2008/07/severe-storms-could-threaten-tonights-co... Health screenings offered- July 11, 2008 Life Line Screening will begin appointments at 9 a.m. July 18 at Unity Baptist Church, 1000 Fairview Road, Simpsonville.http://www.topix.net/city/simpsonville-sc/2008/07/health-screenings-offered?fromrss=1 Two new celebrations considered a success- July 11, 2008 Separate spectacular fireworks displays lit the skies over Simpsonville's Heritage Park and Fountain Inn's Main Street, as both cities celebrated the nation's Independence Day July 4. The fireworks drew ...http://www.topix.net/city/simpsonville-sc/2008/07/two-new-celebrations-considered-a-succes... Suit against Simpsonville over sewer back-up begins- July 10, 2008 Testimony began today in a Simpsonville couple's lawsuit against the city of Simpsonville over a sewer backup that flooded their home in 2006, leaving them homeless for three months while repairs were ...http://www.topix.net/city/simpsonville-sc/2008/07/suit-against-simpsonville-over-sewer-bac... Memories of a lifetime- July 9, 2008 With the passing of Exie Doss Newton on June 25, the Golden Strip lost far more than the face of Aunt Het, though many knew her through her recreation of Robert Quillen's character each October during Fountain ...http://www.topix.net/city/simpsonville-sc/2008/07/memories-of-a-lifetime?fromrss=1 Plan to merge county, rec district gets cool reception- July 9, 2008 A proposed merger of the Greenville County Recreation District with Greenville County government got a cool reception Tuesday night from some officials of cities whose residents already pay taxes for their own ...http://www.topix.net/city/simpsonville-sc/2008/07/plan-to-merge-county-rec-district-gets-c... Block Ministry at Gateway Village Community- July 9, 2008 Bethlehem Baptist Church invites everyone to a churchwide block ministry from 3-6 p.m. July 19 at Gateway Village Community, 501 Boyd Ave., Simpsonville.http://www.topix.net/city/simpsonville-sc/2008/07/block-ministry-at-gateway-village-commun... Readers' letters: July 6, 2008- July 7, 2008 Wow! I have to say I am surprised to see the city of Simpsonville has decided to go back in time.http://www.topix.net/city/simpsonville-sc/2008/07/readers-letters-july-6-2008?fromrss=1 You can help decide how to pay for parks and recreation- July 6, 2008 Property taxpayers and local government leaders are struggling to decipher a fair way to divide the costs of building and running the places where folks play -- parks and recreation facilities.http://www.topix.net/city/simpsonville-sc/2008/07/you-can-help-decide-how-to-pay-for-parks... |