Greenwood Now

10/12/2026

Early voting is coming up for the 2026 General Election.

Greenwood County voters can vote early at:

📍 Noah J. Events
115 Hampton Ave., Greenwood

📍 Ninety Six Visitor’s Center
97 Main Street East, Ninety Six

📍 Little River Multicultural Center
415 Riley Road North, Hodges

Early voting will be available Monday, October 19 through Saturday, October 24, and Monday, October 26 through Saturday, October 31. Early voting hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

‼️ Please note: The Voter Registration & Elections Office at 225 Park Ave. is not an early voting center for the General Election. ‼️

Absentee-by-mail reminder: Due to changes in South Carolina law, absentee-by-mail applications cannot be requested online, by email or by fax. Applications may be requested by mail, telephone or in person. When applying, you must provide your name, date of birth and the last four digits of your Social Security number. The cutoff for absentee-by-mail requests is 11 days before an election.

10/06/2026

10/02/2026

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10/02/2026

🎨🍂 CREATIVITY IS IN FULL SWING AT HOME BASE 96! 🍂🎨

Our Home Base 96 After School Program is giving young people a place to learn, create, grow, and belong! From colorful fall artwork to some seriously cool Halloween creations, our students are putting their imagination and creativity on full display. 🖍️👻🦇

Programs like Home Base 96 are about more than keeping kids busy after school—they’re about providing a safe, positive environment where children can express themselves, build confidence, and have fun while learning.

👏 We’re proud of our young artists and the amazing work they’re creating!

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

🍽️ WHAT’S ON THE MENU? EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION! 🗣️

Let's talk about something we ALL use every day: communication!

Join Connect Young Professionals for our next On the Menu featuring Abby Banks, Public Information Officer for Greenwood County.

Abby will share practical tips on how to:
✨ Make your message clear
🎯 Know your audience
💬 Communicate with purpose
📣 Get your message heard—especially when it matters most

Whether you're leading a team, working with customers, presenting to a room full of people, or simply trying to get your point across, strong communication skills matter!

📅 Wednesday, October 21
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM
📍 Greenwood Chamber Conference Room
110 Phoenix St.

💚 CYP Members: FREE
👋 Guests: $15

⚠️ Space is limited, so grab your spot now! Registration link in comments.

Come hungry for lunch AND a little professional development. 🍴💡

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

Who’s ready for Scarecrow’s??