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Committee being formed to discuss possibility of a new jail

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Greer County Sheriff Steve McMahan is creating an ad hoc committee made up of citizens from all walks of life and careers to join together in an effort to discuss the possibility of a new Greer County Detention Center. McMahan has been working on the idea for some time, and has several possible plans drawn up for a new facility, as well as plans to possibly renovate the old Armory building to house inmates.

Hikes and history events set at Quartz Mountain State Park

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Several hikes and other events are scheduled at Quartz Mountain State Park in April. Ahead of the the April events, an easy hike is being held this Sunday, March 31 with the naturalist at Eagle’s Roost ATV area. This hike will be to identify different rocks in the park. If you would like to participate, just meet a the state park office at 12 noon.
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Quirky roadside attraction in Granite

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Off the beaten path in Granite lies a quirky roadside attraction that people are just dying to get into. Well, there really aren’t any dead people, but there are plenty of funny headstones at the Comecos Cemetery. The simulated graveyard contains more than a dozen granite headstones with comical inscriptions that’ll give you a chuckle.

Comecos Cemetery makes a great side stop while taking a scenic drive in the area. Find more info at - https://www. atlasobscura.com/places/ comecos-cemetery