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June 15, 2009 RSS feed / Local News

Trustees to review draft policy on students' cell phone usage

Cell phones will not face an outright ban Monday when school trustees revisit their policy on the devices in Cherokee County schools. More...

Blacksburg joins new chamber

"We think growth in Cherokee County will happen on this side of the river."

It didn't take long for Upstate Piedmont Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Gene Moorhead to sell his organization locally. More...

Former Ewing principal to lead state's 'Turnaround Schools' initiative

State Superintendent of Education Jim Rex announced Friday that Amanda Burnette, principal of J.V. Martin Junior High School in Dillon, will head a new statewide initiative to turn around some of South Carolina's most challenged schools. More...

District relies on stimulus funds, sales tax to balance budget

Vote on final approval set for tonight

Cherokee County School District trustees held first reading of a proposed $62.1 million budget Thursday evening which relies on federal education stimulus and 1- cent sales tax money. More...

BHS, GHS have largest graduating classes ever

Gaffney and Blacksburg high schools graduated their largest senior classes in years in early June. Blacksburg High had 125 students participate in its graduation ceremony on June 2. Later that same evening, Gaffney High had 415 seniors graduate. More...

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TWO CHURCHES — Limestone and Bethel Presbyterian churches held their annual joint Sunday service and picnic at Lake Whelchel June 7. Members of both churches are shown here enjoying barbecue after the worship service. More...

POLICE BRIEFS

A golf cart reported stolen from a Brickhouse Road property between June 10 and June 12 was recovered, according to a report at the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. The golf cart, valued at $2,000, was taken from the 800 block. More...

Chamber to launch new website June 18

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the launch of its new and improved website www.cherokeechamber.org. More...