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Banks says firing was personal
By KEVIN EDWARDS - Staff Writer
Sat,07/05/25-2:00AM , 12091 Reads
Marcus Banks, Greenwood’s recently fired fire chief, says Mayor Kenderick Cox’s decision to remove him was personal.
“This is direct retaliation for my support of (former Mayor) Carolyn McAdams,” he said. “Make no doubt about it.”
In response, Banks said Cox has found his opponent in Greenwood’s 2029 mayoral election.
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Greenwood City Council President Ronnie Stevenson, left, and Mayor Kenderick Cox participate in Tuesday’s council meeting, the first of Cox’s term. (By Kevin Edwards, Copyright 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)

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Cox on firing 3 dept. heads: 'Different direction' needed
By KEVIN EDWARDS - Staff Writer
Thu,07/03/25-8:00PM , 7634 Reads
Greenwood Mayor Kenderick Cox has kicked off his administration with a bang, firing three department heads and presenting his suggestions for other city positions.
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Kenderick Cox, left, the new mayor of Greenwood, recites the oath of office while former Mayor Sheriel Perkins, center, holds a Bible. Administering the oath of office is Greenwood Municipal Judge Carlos Palmer. (By Kevin Edwards, Copyright 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)

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Cox ready to get to work
By KEVIN EDWARDS - Staff Writer
Wed,07/02/25-2:00AM , 3261 Reads
Under the hot sun Saturday morning in front of City Hall, Greenwood Mayor Kenderick Cox took the oath of office before a crowd of cheering supporters.
He is ready to get to work.
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New mayor fires three city department heads
By KEVIN EDWARDS - Staff Writer
Tue,07/01/25-7:10PM , 21426 Reads
Mayor Kenderick Cox has fired Police Chief Terrence Craft, Fire Chief Marcus Banks and Public Works Director Susan Bailey.
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