In most cases, business and pleasure do not mix effectively. But don't tell that to members of the Blacksburg Town Council. "We don't always agree, but we love each other," said Blacksburg Town Councilwoman Janie Wilson. "All of us have had a good relationship through the years and a lot has been accomplished. More...

The Gaffney Business and Professional Women's Club met Monday, Nov. 17, at 6:30 p.m. at House of Pizza. Debra L. Kesler, Ruth P. Queen and Alison W. Masters discussed "How Women Can Start New Businesses." The three certified public accountants opened their own business - Kesler, Queen & Masters, CPAs, Inc., this year. More...

On the way to his Nationwide Series champion's interview at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Clint Bowyer met with Carl Edwards, his principal challenger for the title who won the finale at Homestead but still came 21 points shy of overtaking Bowyer for the title. More...

Retired from Best Machinery Jack Wilson Fowler, 76, formerly of 114 Dean Street, Cowpens, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Brookview Healthcare. Born in Cowpens, he was the widower of Mildred B. Fowler and son of the late W. T. More...

Just how tough are things at South Carolina's prison system? Corrections officials hope that the inmates will help pay for the digital converter boxes needed to keep televisions operational after mid-February. Doing so will make their hard time a lot easier. ... More...

Each year at this time we gather round a tasty bird — roasted or fried — to give thanks for the things that are most important, like faith, family and health, to the small things like football and other forms of entertainment. More...