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The Greenville Camellia Society (GCS) held a historical marker dedication on Friday afternoon, May 29, at Beeland Park. A sizeable crowd attended the event, which showcased four historical markers that were placed around the park. Special guests attending were Greenville Mayor Jae’Ques Brown, Butler County Commissioner Jesse McWilliams, Greenville City Councilman Joseph West, Butler County…

Greenville Camellia Society President Jan Newton has been named to the Lurleen B. Wallace Community College Foundation Board. An active participant in many projects designed to improve her community, Newton is also an American Camellia Society member and accredited camellia show judge, a member of the Butler County Extension Master Gardener Association, and a member…

On Monday, May 19, people all over the United States observed Memorial Day. Locally, The Greenville Lion’s Club held their annual Memorial Day Celebration at the Greenville High School auditorium with a sizeable crowd in attendance. The County Road 7 Band provided a selection of music before the official program. The program began with Lion…

In honor of Memorial Day, the City of Greenville’s Horticultural Department placed American flags on the graves of those who faithfully served our country. This year, the department carefully placed more than 500 flags throughout the city’s cemeteries as a solemn tribute to the men and women for their service to our nation. These flags…

BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard   With Armed Forces Day occurring this past Saturday and Memorial Day fast approaching, we pay homage to those great men who served, those who currently serve, and those who gave their lives in defense of this nation. Colonel Allan Hester is one such man who has given…

BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard   The Greenville Lions Club will be hosting their 23rd annual 2026 Memorial Day Program on May 25 at the Greenville High School Auditorium. Commencement begins at 9:30 a.m. with music provided by the County Road 7 Band and the Greenville High School Band. The program will start…

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   The Greenville Police Department (GPD) recently honored the ultimate sacrifices of local law enforcement and the service of current officers at its 27th annual memorial service. Also joining were members of the Butler County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) and Georgiana Police Department. Over 200 guests attended the service held…

BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard   The Sasanqua Garden Club (SGC) held its May meeting at Beeland Park. The hostesses were Glenn Cooper, Jennie Nearing, Janice Meadows, and Staci Anderson. These ladies brought spring inside with enormous, eye-catching crepe flowers in shades of orange, peach, pink, and white. Their menu included finger sandwiches, veggies,…