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October 27, 2008 RSS feed / Local News

Drive 'em home, boys

In another sign the gas shortage is easing, the county last week lifted its order for county officials to park their take-home county-owned vehicles. More...

POLICE REPORT

The Gaffney Police Department is investigating the armed robbery of a man at Limestone Courts on North Limestone Street on Oct. 23. More...

Family Court gets facelift

Visitors to the Cherokee County Courthouse will see much more than a fresh coat of paint and new flooring inside the Family Court offices. They'll also see a lot more security. More...

Gaffney's 'Freight Train' will battle 'Thug'

When the lights are brightest, professional wrestler Elix Skipper puts on his best show. More...

'Trick-or-Treat on Main' set for Nov. 1 in Blacksburg

Streets go empty and not a sound can be heard for miles through Cherokee County on Friday nights during the fall, with area football stadiums full of fans hoping to will their team to victory. More...

Man arrested for purse snatching

The Gaffney Police Department served two arrest warrants against a West Robinson Street man accused of snatching two purses from two women inside a North Limestone Street restaurant. According to a police report, a witness saw Charles L. More...

Kiwanians gearing up for pancake supper at new location

Pancakes anyone? Local Kiwanis Club members hope the answer is 'yes' on Friday as the group hosts its annual pancake supper. More...

City proceeding with shelter upgrade

The City of Gaffney is wasting no time in honoring its pledge to upgrade the animal shelter. More...

Despite rain, no shortage of inspiration at 'Ride for the Rock'

Overcast skies and damp roadways may have led to lower attendance at the second annual "Ride for the Rock" at Rock Springs Baptist Church. But there was no shortage of inspiration. More...

Judge allows DNA test in Riddle case

Before accused murderer Ernest Riddle's retrial is held, at least one piece of evidence will be sent for a new type of DNA testing, the presiding judge ruled in an order handed down earlier this week. More...

Wind Ensemble Concert Tuesday

The Limestone College Music Department will hold a Wind Ensemble Concert on Tuesday Oct 28, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in Fullerton Auditorium. Admission is free. More...

Smith proposes tax break

Hey, convenience store owners deserve a tax break, too. More...

Students are dialing for credit...and dollars!

Extra credit can be a powerful incentive, especially when it can help a teacher get more supplies for their classroom. More...

Fire departments initiate trial dispatching program

Any wreck on Interstate 85 through Gaffney is likely to generate double the emergency response thanks to a trial program being run by members of the Gaffney Fire Department and the Grassy Pond Volunteer Fire Department. More...