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The Cherokee County School District could borrow up to $12 million from future tax revenues so schools can operate in the fall. The school board unanimously approved the multi-million dollar tax anticipation note at Monday's meeting. The short-term management tool allows districts to borrow money at a low interest rate until tax revenues are received in January. More ... The Limestone College Theater Department will move into its own place when students return for classes this fall. Limestone College acquired the 50-year-old Limestone Elementary building in a property swap with the Cherokee County School District. In exchange for the building, the college agreed to allow the district's students permanent use of the college swimming pool. More ... A drop in state gasoline tax revenues means the county will be paving fewer state and county roads this year. A year ago, the county received a C-Fund allocation of nearly $1 million. However, that figure has dipped to about $630,000 this year. More ... The Gaffney Police Department recovered a stolen vehicle at Prime Outlets — Gaffney on June 10. According to a police report, a vehicle parked at the mall had been reported stolen by Enterprise Leasing of Charlotte. More ... The 59-year-old owner of a commercial building that was gutted by fire Tuesday has been released on $2,500 bond. More ... SHOE COLLECTION - Southside Baptist Church had a "Barefoot Sunday" on June 7. The special day was held to gather new and gently worn shoes that will be distributed through the ministry of Soles4Souls. Three hundred sixty-nine pairs of shoes were collected. More ... A 20-year-old Blacksburg man was sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison Monday in Cherokee County General Sessions Court after admitting his involvement in a June 2008 home invasion. Steven Michael Mullinax, of Bedford Lane, pleaded guilty before Circuit Court Judge Mark Hayes to charges of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature and common law robbery. More ... Construction workers apply stucco Thursday morning below the new tower outside the Winnie Davis Hall of History at Limestone College. Blacksburg contractor McDaniel Construction has spent the past year working on the $4 million restoration project. The renovated structure is scheduled for completion in late October. More ... All counties in the 5th Congressional District are receiving funds through the Recovery Act for Emergency Food and Shelter Programs, according to U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D - S.C.). More ... Cherokee County has the best coroner among the 46 in South Carolina. Dennis Fowler has been named South Carolina Coroner Of The Year. The award was presented June 10 by The South Carolina Coroner's Association during the organization's banquet held in conjunction with its annual training and conference at Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort at Pawley's Island. More ... The Commissioners of the Cherokee Soil and Water Conservation District are pleased to announce that Christopher T. Lemaster, Jr is the recipient of the 2009 Conservation District Scholarship. Lemaster is a graduate of Gaffney High School, where he has been involved in a number of school activities including FCA, FFA and Beta Club. More ... The following local students graduated from Limestone College, a small, private liberal arts college located in Gaffney in May: Brittany Bishop of Chesnee, who was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education. More ... Voter registration for the Cherokee County School Board District 6 special election to be held July 28 will close Saturday, June 27, at noon. If you have already registered but need to make a change of address, please visit the Voter Registration office to change your address so that you can be placed in your proper voting precinct before th June 27 deadline. More ... |
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