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June 8, 2009 RSS feed / Local News

City OKs distribution of $27,000 in A-tax funds

Seven organizations will be receiving a much-needed financial infusion thanks to the state accommodations tax. More...

Seven Gaffney and Blacksburg students attending Palmetto Boys State in Columbia

Seven Blacksburg High and Gaffney High students are in Columbia this week to participate in this year's Palmetto Boys State. More...

Blacksburg High History Club makes history

The Blacksburg High History Club has something in common now with schools in Iowa, Texas and Massachusetts. More...

Study looks into county's ability to compete for businesses

Ed McCallum wasn't ready to discuss Cherokee County's weaknesses, but had no doubt about one of its strengths. More...

Smoking in city-owned vehicles may soon be a thing of the past

Gaffney City Council will soon consider a ban on smoking inside city-owned cars. The ban would prohibit anyone from lighting up in a city-owned vehicle, including public works department vehicles, police cruisers and fire trucks. More...

Interim Healthcare president donates $100,000

In a time where Americans are pinching pennies to shelter themselves from the nation's current economic downturn, Interim HealthCare President and CEO Ray Schroeder decided to dig deep into his pockets to spend some money for a good cause. More...

School board hoping stimulus funds will help balance 2009-2010 budget

A state Supreme Court ruling Thursday will bring relief to financially strapped school districts preparing final school budgets. The Supreme Court ruled Gov. More...

POLICE REPORT

Someone burglarized a Boyd Street home between May 15 and May 31. According to the Gaffney Police Department, someone forced entry to the home in the 200 block and stole four space heaters valued at $190. More...