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May 8, 2009 RSS feed / Local News

POLICE REPORT

A burglar or burglars stole more than $1,800 in property from a Teague Road home during a May 6 burglary, according to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. More...

Getting control of fire ants takes diligence, persistence

Memorial Day is coming and you still have time to reduce the fire ant mounds in your lawn before the traditional cookout and volleyball match. But you better start working on it now! More...

May 20 is deadline to apply for emergency food and shelter funds

Cherokee County, S.C. Local Board No. 7394.00 has been awarded federal funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) for the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. Cherokee County, S.C. More...

Museum exhibit shows 'Corridor of Shame'

"Whatever you do, don't drink!"

Sitting beautifully atop a plateau easily seen from Hyatt Street, Gaffney High School provides students with virtually every accommodation needed for development needed in today's expanding society. More...

Republican senators push for right to secret ballot

COLUMBIA - South Carolina's Republican Senators pushed a bill out of Judiciary Committee on May 5 that protects workers from union intimidation. H.3305, introduced by Rep. More...

"9-1-1. Is this an emergency?"

$32,000 grant enables students to train on computer simulator

Ever wondered what it's like to handle a 9-1-1 call? Cherokee Technology Center students will soon gain firsthand experience in fielding emergency calls through a new 9-1-1 computer simulator. More...

S.C. Election Commission sends notice to inactive voters

The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) this week is sending out postcards to more than 120,000 inactive voters throughout the state. More...

Relay for Life begins tonight at 7

The Cherokee County Relay for Life will be held at the Timken Track from 7 p.m. on Friday, May 8, until 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 9. Highlights of the event will be the Survivors' Lap at 7 p.m. and the Luminary Service Lap at approximately 9 p.m. More...

'Fun Day' Saturday in Blacksburg

Fire departments in the eastern half of Cherokee County will be joining forces this Saturday to hold a Family Fun Day in Blacksburg. Now in its second year, the family fun day will be held at the Blacksburg Volunteer Fire Department from 9 a.m. More...

Belue vows to present balanced budget proposal to county council

Cherokee County Assistant Administrator Holland Belue knows one thing for certain: Next Monday, county officials will present a balanced budget to Cherokee County Council. More...

Limestone graduation underway

Approximately 400 graduates will join the ranks of Limestone College alumni after Spring Commencement ceremonies May 7, 8 and 9 in Fullerton Auditorium. All three ceremonies begin at 4 p.m. Professor of History Dr. More...

Laid off workers eligible

WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) announced today that workers laid off by Industrial Minerals Inc. of Blacksburg are eligible to apply for federal assistance. The workers processed borate ores. More...

Check out the 'Memories Blog'

On a daily basis, Cherokee History and Arts Museum Director Billy Pennington is approached by complete strangers willing to offer him a story passed down through the years, and sometimes generations. More...

DOCK DOGS

Terry "Stick" Queen of Comfort and Joy Kennels recently competed with Kaiser at a dockdogs competition in Virginia Beach, Va., where Kaiser jumped 22'1" to take home 4th place in the Pro Division. More...

Allegra announces 'FootPRINT' winners

George Nixon, owner of Allegra Print & Imaging, has announced the recipients of this year's Allegra Foot- PRINT Fund, which helps nonprofit organizations "leave a footprint" in the community by awarding print services for promotional and informatio More...

Spratt votes to fund COPS

WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) Thursday voted to reauthorize funding for "COPS," a federal grant program proven to reduce crime by helping local law enforcement agencies put more police on the beat. More...

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FOOD DRIVE — Gaffney Mayor Henry Jolly hands local letter carrier Alan Smith his donation for the Gaffney Post Office's annual "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive on Saturday, May 9. More...