Area News
Bounds announces bid for re-election as county’s Circuit Clerk
Special to the Herald Cecelia Bounds of the Avera Community said this week that she is pleased to announce her campaign for re-election as Circuit Clerk for Greene County. Bounds, who is currently serving her third term as circuit clerk, says she looks forward to visiting and meeting the citizens of the county as the…
Read MoreEubanks seeks fourth term as Chancery Clk.
Special to the Herald Three-term Greene County Chancery Clerk Michelle D. ‘Shelley’ Eubanks is asking voters to continue their support as she runs for re-election. Eubanks, who began her career in public office in 2008, announced last week she would seek another term. She added that she is excited about the opportunity to continue to…
Read MorePierce says: Break a leg, Shee’ Dueitt
By RANDY PIERCE Guest Columnist The idiom “Break a Leg” has been used by actors and performers for a long time. According to Phrase Finder, actors are known to be superstitious (or at least they act like they are). The phrase derived from “the belief that one ought not utter the words ‘good luck’ to an…
Read MoreAnnouncements shake up local politics
Joe Beard, Harold Cook and Sarah James say they will not seek re-election in 2019 From Staff Reports While most of Greene County’s elected officials appear to be looking toward running for re-election, a couple of key political figures turned heads this week with announcements they will not be adding their names to the ballots…
Read MoreState of emergency extended as county responds to road damage from flooding
Three bridges remain closed as price tag for damage grows By RUSSELL TURNER Herald Editor A state of emergency has been extended in Greene County as local officials continue to address damage caused by heavy rains passing through the state just before the new year. The Greene County Board of Supervisors on Monday extended for another…
Read MoreThree plead guilty to animal abuse
Men face fines, community service after video shows them abusing injured doe By RUSSELL TURNER Herald Editor Three Greene County men will avoid jail time, but pay fines and serve 50 hours of community service after pleading guilty to animal cruelty charges stemming from their treatment of a helpless Whitetail deer. Anthony Randall Lee Jr.,…
Read MoreThe smart life… what does your smart technology share about you?
Home items are getting smarter and creepier, like it or not By ANICK JESDANUN, AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) — One day, finding an oven that just cooks food may be as tough as buying a TV that merely lets you change channels. Internet-connected “smarts” are creeping into cars, refrigerators, thermostats, toys and just about…
Read MoreGOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN: Turkey Fork Recreation Area closure part of federal fallout
From Staff Reports While many Greene Countians may not notice the impact of the U.S. government shutdown in their everyday lives, users of federal lands, such as Turkey Fork Recreation Area near Sand Hill are. Turkey Fork has been closed down since the shutdown began, with no public access to hiking trails, camping areas or…
Read MoreH’burg man charged in case after missing couple returns
By ANNETTE HARVISON Herald Staff A 21-year-old Hattiesburg man is out on bond after being charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor in the Christmas disappearance of a Greene County teen. Tyler Wood of Hattiesburg had been considered missing with 16-year-old Veronica Platt since Dec. 27, when the teen’s family reported her missing. Platt…
Read MorePolice say they’ve finally caught destructive joyriders
From Staff Reports For several months local law enforcement officials have tried to track down the people responsible for multiple instances of destructive joy-riding in the northwest part of the county. With the arrests of three area residents earlier this week, Sheriff Stanley McLeod hopes the ordeal is nearing its end. McLeod said three suspects…
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