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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Duke Energy Corp. is ready to begin construction of a new coal-fired power generator in Rutherfordton County, N.C. just across the state lne from Cherokee County, S.C. as soon as state environmental regulators sign off on its air pollution limits. More ... County council will appoint additional members to airport commission By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com Citing an ever-increasing workload, Cherokee County Council agreed this week to increase the number of seats on the airport commission. Under a motion that passed unanimously, the 3- member commission could expand to as many as 10 members. Each council member has the option of appointing a membe... More ... WANTED Company to get rid of trash By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com Cherokee County Council embraced the idea of trying to reduce its transfer station costs. To do so, council agreed this week to advertise for Request for Proposals (RFPs) from solid waste companies wanting to operate the transfer station. More ...
The South Carolina Association of REALTORS® has announced that one of its members, Grady Waites, GRI, was recently awarded the Graduate REALTORS ® Institute (GRI) designation by the education division of the association. More ...
Don Ross, President of the Kiwanis of Gaffney, recently presented a check to Shellie Wylie, Cherokee County Manager for the American Red Cross. Shellie gave the club examples of the disaster services they provide. The disaster prevention training for youth and adults, she feels is very effective. More ... ARC looking for disaster team volunteers The American Red Cross is organizing teams of volunteers who are willing to be trained to be disaster assistance team members. DAR members respond to the scene of a disaster, most often a house fire, and offer Red Cross disaster recovery assistance to victims. More ... Blacksburg addition ready for students By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com The Cherokee County School District has received an occupancy permit from the state for the Blacksburg High ninth grade addition. This meant the school district could take ownership of the building upon a successful state inspection. More ... Questions surround 'cemetery of the unknown owner' By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com A cemetery at the heart of a conflict in Blacksburg has raised more questions than answers after county officials were unable to locate its owner. More ... Program provides info on college $$ Sending a child to college can be a major life expense, not unlike purchasing a new home or car. So, this January, ETV and the South Carolina Department of Education once again present Finding Money for College, a timely program high school seniors and their parents won't want to miss. More ... |
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