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March 19, 2008 RSS feed / Local News

Una man using 9-year-old's Social Security number, complaint states

The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office has been asked to investigate a claim that a 35-year-old man living in Una has been using a nineyear old child's Social Security number. The complaint was filed March 10. More...

Jury selected to hear sex assault trial

A jury of seven men and five women was selected Tuesday afternoon in Cherokee County General Sessions Court to hear allegations a Texas man sexually assaulted two young girls while he lived in Blacksburg from 1999 to 2003. More...

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CHOW DOWN Gaffney residents dig into a buffet at a Palm Sunday fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at Daddy Joe's Beach House BBQ and Grill. The event raised $3,700. More...

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WHO'S THE CAT IN THE HAT? Dr. Ron Radcliff and his staff recently visited the children in Mrs. Millwood's and Mrs. Byars' kindergarten class at Blacksburg Primary School. Dr. More...

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JUNIOR BETA CLUB Limestone-Central Elementary inducted 17 junior beta club members at an installation ceremony on Feb. 21. More...

Creating new opportunities is campaign's goal

With a proclamation declaring March as Disabilities Awareness Month, Governor Mark Sanford has underscored South Carolina's commitment to new and expanded opportunities for people with disabilities. More...

GHS students exceed state average

57.5 percent pass Advanced Placement exams

Nearly 60 percent of Gaffney High students taking Advanced Placement (AP) classes passed exams for college credit in 2007. Gaffney High had an average passing rate of 57.5 percent on the 11 AP exams offered this past school year. More...

16-year-old bike rider hit by car Sunday

A 16-year-old juvenile suffered a head injury Sunday at noon when he was hit by a car while riding a moped on Railroad Avenue. More...

City begins working on '08 -'09 budget

Call it the local government officials' version of March Madness. Gaffney Administrator James Taylor unveiled his 2008-'09 budget calendar at this month's Gaffney City Council meeting. More...

Resident makes plea to county council

In an effort to make known the failing conditions at the county's consolidated animal shelter, Saving Gaffney Pets Director Mary Carpenter made a plea for help to members of Cherokee County Council during the governing body's meeting Monday. More...

Colon cancer to be subject of health talk

Each day, millions of people are diagnosed with some type of cancer, marking the beginning of an unpredictable journey. More...

GHS Quiz Bowl team participates in tourney

The Gaffney High School Quiz Bowl team participated in the Viking Invitational tournament on Saturday, March 8 at Spartanburg High School. More...

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CLEAN UP TIME - Janesky Construction Co. recently adopted North Shelby Street in Blacksburg as a part of the state's Adopt-A- Highway program. More...

Dr. Phillips attends meeting

Dr. Frank Phillips recently attended the 75th anniversary meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in San Francisco, Calif. More...