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BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   Last Wednesday, May 27, Butler County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Weston Keeney, age 23, was arrested and charged with Theft of Property 2nd. The Butler County Sheriff’s Office posted the following on its Facebook page. “As of Wednesday, May 27, 2026, former Butler County Sheriff’s Office employee Weston Keeney…

As of Monday, June 1, at 10 a.m. Georgiana officially has its own grocery store again, the Busy Ant. A grand opening ceremony was held at that time with Georgiana Mayor Nina Bonner and store owner Parth Patel giving remarks. Georgiana’s grocery store, the Food Giant, had closed earlier this year and after much hard…

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…