South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette spoke to the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce last Friday. The event was part of the Chamber’s First Friday Lunch series, a networking event for local business leaders. The luncheon also included the announcement of the Leadership Greer Class 46.

The South Carolina Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act came into effect on September 1, with a 180-day grace period before law enforcement will issue tickets for violations. The law prohibits drivers from holding or supporting a mobile device with any part of their body while driving, or using it to read, compose or transmit texts, emails, app interactions, or website information.

Prisma Health appoints Anthony Jackson as senior vice president of service lines and chief community officer.