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Although work continues on two new shopping centers, just who will occupy the thousands of square feet of retail space remains a mystery. City Zoning Administrator Tony Lavender said city officials have yet to receive any plans from prospective tenants of the Gaffney Plaza or Peach Plaza. More ... State Senator Glenn Reese, standing, shares a laugh with Gaffney Mayor Henry Jolly before speaking at a Cherokee County Democratic Party meeting Monday, Oct. 1. Representatives of presidential candidates Hillary Clinton, John Edwards and Barack Obama also spoke. More ... County officials want to make sure their employees are on the same page when it comes to dealing with county residents. Cherokee County Councilman and Chairman of the county's Public Works Committee Bailey Humphries has announced that Public Works employees will be attending a customer service workshop this month. More ... Anyone looking to secure employment during the busy holiday season, be sure to visit Prime Outlets - Gaffney on Thursday, Oct. 11, as it will host a center-wide job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the food court. Several Prime Outlets - Gaffney merchants will be taking applications and conducting preliminary interviews to fill holiday season openings. More ... There is an old saying in our culture that "one man's trash is another man's treasure." However, a Cherokee County woman is hoping that her treasures will remain treasures for many other people. Cherokee County resident Julia Phillips owns and operates High Point Antiques & Collectibles, a small antique shop located a few miles from the Spartanburg County border. More ... A Blacksburg woman was arrested last week on drug charges at the scene of a traffic accident. Gaffney Police Officer Michael Scruggs has charged Tracie Lynn McKinney, 39, of 401 Upper Deal St., Blacksburg, with possession of Xanax, possession of crack cocaine and driving under the influence. More ... A Gaffney man was arrested Thursday and accused of making off with a handful of cash at a local grocery store last week. Gaffney Police Officer Michael Scruggs has charged Mark Anthony Wilkins, 35, of 201 New St., with common law robbery. Wilkins is accused of stealing $300 from a woman who had just cashed a check at the Ingle's grocery store on West Floyd Baker Boulevard. More ... The American Red Cross is organizing teams of volunteers willing to be trained to be disaster assistance team members. DAT members respond to the scene of a disaster, most often a house fire, and offer Red Cross disaster recovery assistance to victims. More ... Heritage Christian School is sponsoring a fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 20. Themed "Children of the World," the event gets underway at 11:30 a.m. and continues until 2 p.m. Along with games, prizes, a moon bounce, slide and other activities, there will be a hot dog lunch. Hot dog plates are $2.75 and include a hot dog, chips and drinks. More ... Robert S. Patterson, a 2007 graduate of Blacksburg High School, graduated from basic training at Great Lake Naval Recruit Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill., on Aug. 31, 2007. During his eight weeks at the training center, Patterson underwent extensive physical and classroom training. More ... Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Johnathon D. McConaha has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. More ... Together Again III, featuring recent works by Carol Augthun, Claire Miller Hopkins and Sara Dame Setzer, is on display through Oct. 31 in the Artists' Guild Gallery at the Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg. The artists will be honored with a reception Thursday, Oct. 11, from 6-8 p.m. More ... Melinda Ramirez died from a gunshot wound to the head on October 21, 2006. The Cherokee County woman was among 50 people statewide who lost their lives as the result of domestic violence in the previous year. Law enforcement says J.H. Lawter Jr., Ramirez's live-in boyfriend distributed marijuana to Ramirez, an argument ensured and he then shot Ramirez. More ... Dennis Gardner of Family Auto of Gaffney presents a bag of money to Riva Dailey, who was the winner of a drawing recently held by the business. More ... Dawn-Michele Teachey RN, BSN has been named Chief Executive Officer for Hospice Care of South Carolina. In addition to leading the daily operations, Teachey will oversee the company's strategic planning, long range goals, and policies. More ... City Administrator James Taylor has proposed changing the term lengths for two of the city's commissions. The city currently has a 2- term limit for members who serve on its boards and commissions. But Taylor told Gaffney City Council this week that he recommends exempting members of the City of Gaffney Planning Commission and Board of Appeals from that restriction. More ... Erica Quinn, daughter of Christy and Eric Quinn, showed her support for the GHS cheerleaders at a competition held Saturday at Gaffney High. Gaffney came in third in the 4A division and Blacksburg came in third in the 1A division. More ... Local News RSS feed |
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