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Without debate, Gaffney City Council gave its blessing Monday to a $10,270,407 budget for 2008 that holds the line on taxes. The spending plan is about $500,000 less than last year's $10.8 million budget. Gaffney Administrator James Taylor traces the budget decrease to a reduction in grants. More ... Martina Rivera waited two years for the moment Monday when she walked across the stage as a high school graduate. Rivera was among 49 Cherokee County adult education students who participated in an adult education commencement ceremony in the Gaffney High auditorium. More ... With the economic news getting worse, a Cherokee County councilman said Monday the county could stave off a tax hike by reducing its cost-of-living raise for county employees. Councilman Quay Little proposed to reduce from 3 to 2 percent the cost of living raise for county employees. The savings would be used, in part, to eliminate a 2. More ... A burglar went to somewhat great heights June 2 in an attempt to break into a North Limestone Street convenience store. Responding to an alarm call at the H&K Food Mart, 1005 N. Limestone St., at about 4:40 a.m., Gaffney police found a ladder at the rear of the building. More ... KAPPA LEAGUERS ENTERTAINED - Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity hosted a cookout for the Kappa Leaguers on Sunday, June 1, at Thomson Park. The Kappa League is sponsored by the fraternity and encourages the league members through mentoring and public service. Marquis Littlejohn was the 2008 recipient of the Mack Stanley Memorial Scholarship. There are 19 graduating seniors in this year's Kappa League. The league's advisor is Donnie Littlejohn. More ... Irene Municipal Pool at 304 W. Montgomery St. will open for the summer Monday, June 9. Hours are 1:30-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Admission is $2. A two-week beginner swim class will be offered for ages six and older Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6:30-7:15 p.m., beginning June 16. The $30 fee must be paid by June 13. More ... CHARLETSON - Ashley Black and Anna-Marie Swad, both of Gaffney, graduated during the College of Charleston's spring commencement ceremony held on May 10, 2008 in the Cistern Yard. More ... Westlane Bowl manager Debbie Wright said she hopes the lure of free bowling will encourage students to get involved in a positive activity this summer. Westlane Bowl has partnered with local law enforcement agencies to sponsor a summer bowling program called, "Say No To Drugs, Go Bowling. More ... Local News RSS feed |
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