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July 27, 2007 RSS feed / Local News

Robbers take various items

Sheriff's deputies are investigating a robbery in which someone made off with close to $1,600 worth of valuables. More...

Home starts dip

The housing market dropped significantly here in May - again. There were seven new home starts in the county, down from 12 in June 2006, according to the Home Builders Association of Cherokee County. More...

Nifong offers apology to Duke lacrosse players, families

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - It took three tries for disgraced former prosecutor Mike Nifong to utter the words that three Duke lacrosse players falsely accused of rape were determined to hear him say. More...

New members named to Limestone College Board of Trustees

Limestone College will welcome the new members of its Board of Trustees to campus on Friday, July 27 for its annual New Trustee Orientation. Trustees beginning fiveyear terms are Anna Ball of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Kenneth R. More...

Master plan unveiled

Big enough. Small enough. Near enough. Far enough. The City of Gaffney, long looking for ways to advertise its downtown area as one of the best the Upstate has to offer, More...

Three men receive lengthy sentences for drug offenses

Three Gaffney men received stiff prison sentences after they admitted in General Sessions Court last week to dealing drugs. More...

Man charged with 3rd DUS

Officer Ronnie Anderson of the Gaffney Police Department has charged Marquis Barnette Holmes of 327 Sycamore St., Gaffney, with 3rd-offense driving under suspension. More...

Greater Buck Shoals Baptist writing new chapter to storied history

Greater Buck Shoals Baptist Church will celebrate a new beginning Monday with a 3-day revival inside the grand church building it opened last October. More...

Schools announce orientations, schedule pickups

Gaffney High School Student schedules and parking permits may be picked up according to the schedule listed below. Please note that all students must pay a $20 instructional fee at the time that schedules are picked up. Parking permits are $20. More...

Restaurant to re-open under new name

Blue Bay will be Lighthouse

One of Cherokee County's favorite eateries makes its long awaited return next month, hoping that a new name will bring better business and a pleasurable dining experience for all. More...