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February 11, 2009 RSS feed / Local News

Attorney general appears at stump meeting; lobbies for legislation that would ban parole

After extolling the virtues of living in South Carolina, state Attorney General Henry McMaster turned serious. Deadly serious. More...

City officials could soon approve details on old post office project

The final design plans and cost estimate for the old post office project could be ready for Gaffney City Council approval next month. More...

Gaffney woman proud of her place in history

It doesn't take much to get Bessie Dawkins engaged in any of a variety of topics, regardless of whether the subject is politics or how to make a good baked sweet potato. More...

Rufus Foster Roundball Classic is about more than basketball

"We want people to learn about themselves and each other."

Black History Month is held not to just celebrate the past, but also to embrace the gifts the future might hold. With that in mind, local resident Charles Montgomery hopes today (Wednesday) is a day many within Cherokee County will not forget. More...

Lawsuit claims pacemaker surgery was unnecessary

A Blacksburg woman has filed suit against Upstate Carolina Medical Center, its parent company Health Management Associates Inc., two doctors' groups and two doctors, alleging she underwent an unnecessary pacemaker surgery that led to complications More...

Shady Grove Church plans Black History Monday events

Shady Grove Baptist Church will celebrate Black History Month with special speakers each Sunday in February during morning worship. The program theme is "Moments in Black History - "Yes We Can"! More...

School district approves calendar, 4-day school week still on table

The Cherokee County School District is still open to the notion of a 4-day school week if lawmakers provide more flexibility with funding cuts. More...

CrimeStoppers account growing; challenges remain in keeping program in public eye

When Cherokee County Crime Stoppers put out a public plea for assistance about this time last year, area residents like Belinda Thompson rose to the challenge. More...

Local help groups receive much needed assistance

The opportunity to help Cherokee County residents in need just became a bit easier for three local nonprofit groups. More...