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SPECIAL TO THE STANDARD   Twenty of Butler County’s top student-athletes are vying for the honor of being named the recipient of the 27th annual Butler County Achiever Award. The title also carries a $3,500 scholarship to the female and male recipient, which is made possible through the sponsorships and donations from local businesses, organizations,…

BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard   There is a buzz in the air this spring, and it is coming from more than just the busy bees. The vision for Greenville gardens continues to blossom with an event hosted by the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Sasanqua Garden Club. Acclaimed garden designer and…

BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard   The Hank Williams Memorial Park was literally filled with smoke, the sweet smoke and aroma of barbeque. Despite Calico Fort going on the same weekend the Inaugural Smokin in the Park was a success. This past Friday and Saturday God provided a beautiful weather for the inaugural…

The roses about town are doing a fine job continuing the color of this year’s glorious camellia and azalea blooming seasons. These pink beauties can be found at Southeast Gas on Cedar Street. (Kathy Pickens | The Standard)

If you know their call, you can rest assured the carpenter bees are taking a break from boring new tunnels. Flycatchers are insect hunters. They are sit-and-wait predators, sallying from high perches (usually near the tops of trees or power lines) after large insects, returning to the same or a nearby perch. Their clear, rising…

The Greenville-Butler County Public Library will host its Annual Spring Book Sale on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to noon in the library’s Community Room. The library will also offer its traditional Friday Early-Bird ‘Preview Sale’ on Friday, April 19 at 5 p.m. for those book lovers who want first choice. Cost of admission…

BY CARTER E. ANTHONY, CFA   A few nights after President Biden’s State of the Union address, I sat down to watch the recorded version.  It was recorded so I can speed through the usual blather of any SOTU address. Unbelievably, the president is going to forgive all our wrongs, including my previous poor golf…

The Butler County Historical & Genealogical Society (BCHGS) is pleased to announce that the historical marker to honor Butler County’s Native American history has arrived. Production issues delayed the completion of the marker, but now everything is in place for a special dedication ceremony on Thursday, May 16 at 1 pm. BCHGS’s Vice President of…

A large crowd gathered Friday morning to welcome Greenville’s newest Food Truck, The Groovy Glaze Co. The Groovy Glazed Co., owned and operated by Maci Mathews, offers a variety of mini doughnuts and specialty coffees. The truck will make its way around town at various spots, special events, and will located at the Corner on…

A crowd gathered Thursday afternoon for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the official grand opening of Jill Marlar Creative Studios.  The studio, which is located in the heart of downtown at 206 E. Commerce Street, provides the opportunity to make music through singing, instrumental playing, songwriting, and much more.  Tracy Salter with the Greenville Area…