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March 10, 2008 RSS feed / Local News

Wrestling makes crime victim feel 'great'

George South is a dichotomy when he's in the wrestling ring. In wrestling terms, he plays the heel - the guy who's not above giving his opponent a jab to the eyes, a rake of the face, or taunting fans at ringside. More...

"Salute to Education" in Greenville March 20

The United Negro College Fund will raise money for scholarships with its fifth annual "Salute to Education" gala March 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Palmetto Expo Center in Greenville. More...

Local teachers receive training on single gender education

Mary Bramlett Elementary teacher Tracy Jones was among 300 teachers from South Carolina and other states who spent Saturday learning more about singlegender education. The professional development day was held at Dent Middle School in Columbia. More...

Irishfest 2008 parade applications available

Wear something green and…walk your dog, ride a bike, get a group of children together to roller skate, push a hospital bed, form a bedpan, leaf rake, or briefcase brigade, pull a child in a wagon, think of anything totally outrageous (of cou More...

Another restaurant coming to Floyd Baker Boulevard

Gaffney's version of restaurant row soon will be adding another popular fast food option. Chick fil-A, which popularized the chicken sandwich, is in the process of purchasing property on Floyd Baker Boulevard and Maple Street, More...

Billboard company seeking variance

The county's land use regulations are preventing a local outdoor advertising company from purchasing property for four of its billboards. More...

Family loses home, pets in Saturday night fire

A family of three lost their home, as well as three dogs, to a fast-moving fire that erupted Saturday night. More...

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GETTING A TASTE- Kerrigan Thornton, right, coats a marshmallow with chocolate Thursday evening with a little help from her grandmother Emily Blackwell at "A Taste of Cherokee" at First Baptist Church in Gaffney. More...

And while you're waiting for the parade to begin...

Fayssoux McLean and Brandon Turner will entertain everyone waiting for the City's Irishfest 2008 parade to begin with their unique blend of "Americana" music from 8:30 a.m. until 9:15 a.m. More...