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March 12, 2007 RSS feed / Local News

State's unemployment rate ranks No. 2 in nation

(AP) - South Carolina's unemployment rate dropped slightly in January to 6.4 percent, but was the second-worst figure in the nation, officials said Thursday. More...

Blacksburg student honored by U.S. Achievement Academy

The United States Achievement Academy has announced that Tia Smith of Blacksburg has been recognized for academic achievement as a United States National Honor Student Award winner. More...

Republican Women seeking nominations for award

The Cherokee County Republican Women's Club is seeking nominations for the Republican Women's Volunteer Community Service Award for 2007. More...

Man robbed while riding bicycle

A Gaffney man claims he was the victim of a strongarm robbery while riding his bicycle in Blacksburg. James Nesbitt Jenkins, 29, of 118 Monticello St., told police he was riding his bicycle at 100 Bolin Road on Saturday at 12:30 a.m. More...

Gaffney Middle students supporting St. Jude's

Gaffney Middle School students will put their math problem solving skills to the test Tuesday with the kickoff of a fundraiser for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. More...

Local students recognized for achievement

The United States Achievement Academy has announced that Antonio Parker and Uqawla S. Dawkins of Gaffney have been recognized for academic achievement as United States National Honor Student Award winners. More...

Riverbanks extends weekend hours

COLUMBIA - Visitors to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will an extra hour every Saturday and Sunday through mid- September. The change coincides with the revised daylight savings schedule, allowing Riverbanks to remain open until 6 p.m. More...

School district's 'Fine Arts Expo' set for March 15

Cherokee County students will be the main attraction at the district's annual Fine Arts Expo March 15th at Gaffney High School. This year's audience will see the first performance of the Gaffney Area Middle School Honor Band. More...