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The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early Wednesday morning incident during which a 34-year-old man walking along Old Georgia Highway allegedly was assaulted by an angry motorist. According to a police report, a 34-year-old Seminole Trail man was walking along the highway with his girlfriend when a car almost hit them. More ... LIGHTNING RODS? - Lightning knocked over two giant oak trees Monday evening behind the home of McKown's Mountain resident Lewis Moss. One of the trees leveled a corn crib Moss had built in 1946 shortly after coming home from serving in the military. Severe thunderstorms have brought down six large trees from Moss' yard over the past couple of months. More ... Nearly 800 students were enrolled Wednesday when year-round schools finished their tenth day of classes. Luther Vaughan Elementary had 281 students, according to a 10-day enrollment report released by the district. Mary Bramlett Elementary had 262 students while Alma Elementary reported an enrollment of 245 students. More ... While those traveling on Floyd Baker Boulevard only see the ever-changing menu selections at the Lighthouse Restaurant, the local eatery is out to prove it is not your average restaurant. Lighthouse presented a $500 donation to the Cherokee Children's Home(CCH) on Monday, adding its name to a list of donors for the non-profit group. More ... Limestone College will start a major student writing program this fall as part of efforts to maintain its accreditation. Limestone is preparing for a visit in October from educators with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The college must implement a 5-year plan to strengthen an area of their academic program as part of its accreditation process. More ... Ewing Middle and Mary Bramlett Elementary were on the cutting edge when the schools decided to teach boys and girls separately a year ago. Parents and teachers made their own case on a state survey Thursday for encouraging more schools to offer single gender classes. More ... PADDLE HARDER! - Keefier Sims and Jamal Littlejohn compete in a canoe race Saturday during a series of pool games held at Irene Pool. More ... Cherokee Council appropriated $50,000 Monday to bring more much-needed public water to the Rock Springs Community. The request was made by Blacksburg officials, Cherokee County Interim Administrator Ben Clary said. More ... The City of Gaffney is currently seeking food and beverage vendors for the upcoming Fall Shindig at the Cabin Concert Series. With football season approaching, the City decided to shift all of the fall concerts to Thursday evenings, with the kick-off concert beginning on August 21, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. More ... The Gaffney Rotary Club held its weekly meeting on July 15th with President Phil Orr presiding. President Orr announced new Board members for 2008- 2009 are Theresa Cobb, Christa Smith and Daryl Smith. Cameron Hamrick replaces Josh Queen who resigned during the 2007-2008 year and Vance Hammond replaces Dean Painter who is now President-elect. More ... The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce has recently updated its list of Civic Clubs and the Cherokee County Industrial Directory. List of Civic Clubs is free of charge and can be picked up at the Chamber office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or can be e-mailed in pdf format. More ... Local News RSS feed |
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