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October 31, 2008 RSS feed / Local News

'Heroes' fundraiser set for Nov. 3

A Kut Above Styling Salon, 401 N. Logan St., is sponsoring an American Red Cross Heroes Club fundraiser on Nov. 3, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. This "Happy Hour" will include FREE food, wine, skin analysis, stress survey, and haircuts! More...

Woman cleared, but saddened by events

A Gaffney woman will be cleared of any wrongdoing in the wake of a decision by the 7th Circuit Solicitor's Office not to prosecute a charge that the woman gave medication to a relative who was a patient at the Peachtree Centre nursing facility. More...

Lineup change in wrestling show

The Boys and Girls Club of Gaffney announced a change in the lineup for Saturday night's benefit wrestling show featuring the Lynx Wrestling Alliance. Headliner Elix Skippers is unable to wrestle due to a death in his family. More...

U.S. House of Representatives 5th District

Dr. Albert Spencer has over thirty years of leadership experience as a teacher, coach, business manager, and U.S. Army Reserves recruiter. Albert and his wife, Sue, are proud to call Gaffney, South Carolina home. More...

South Carolina House of Representatives District 29

Stacy wants to unseat incumbent

My name is Danny Stacy, and I am running for State Representative in District 29 that covers parts of Cherokee, Chester, and York Counties. More...

Business closure leads employees to strike out on their own

For graphic designers Jim Johnson and David Callahan, Progressive Screen Engravers (PSE) almost felt like home. So when the design and apparel business closed earlier this month, both men found themselves unemployed. But not for long. More...

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HAPPY 85th — Dr. Jay Hammett recently celebrated his 85th birthday at the home of Ken and Lynda Ramage. Helping him to celebrate in this picture are left to right: Mary Lee Phillips, Judy Webb, Dr. More...

Bond set at $30,000 for woman accused of murder

A 35-year-old woman accused of slaying a Spartanburg man inside a Sharon Drive home in the southern portion of Cherokee County on Oct. 5 was given an opportunity to get out of jail following a bond hearing Wednesday. More...

Grover man sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to criminal sexual conduct

A 28-year-old Grover, N.C., man was sentenced Monday in Cherokee County General Sessions Court to 20 years in a state prison after he pleaded guilty to criminal sexual conduct with a 9-year-old girl. More...

No layoffs planned by school district in wake of state budget cuts

The Cherokee County School District will make every effort to stay fully staffed while it deals with a major financial crunch. The district is one of Cherokee County's largest employers with 1,100 employees. More...

Pete's owner unveils plans

A popular local restaurant is changing locations - but only temporarily. Pete's of Gaffney will relocate to the former SnowTop building at 1558 N. Limestone St. More...

Future of Blacksburg gas company will be decided by voters

No vote, no voice. Especially in Blacksburg, where a referendum on the Nov. 4 ballot will decide whether the town will sell or retain its natural gas company. More...

South Carolina House of Representatives District 29

Moss seeking second term

First, I would like to thank the voters of House District 29 for allowing me to serve as your Representative. It has truly been a great honor to serve the people of Cherokee, Chester, & York Counties over the past two years. More...

Beattie hopes third time's the charm in effort to unseat District 30 incumbent Phillips

Republican Bobby Beattie would like to change history when it comes to his race for the District 30 state House seat held by Democratic incumbent Olin Phillips. More...

Contest for 5th District U.S. House is repeat of 2004 race

For the most part, the Nov. 4 race for the 5th U.S. Congressional District will be a repeat of what voters saw in 2004 when incumbent John Spratt squared off against Limestone College professor Albert Spencer. More...

Local doctor recertified

The American Board of Family Medicine has announced the successful completion of its recertification examination by Dr. Richard C. Cutchin. More...

Community forum on hospice care set for Nov. 3

November is National Hospice/Palliative Care Month, a time when care providers across the country are working to educate people about high quality end-of-life care. More...