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As a countywide manhunt intensified, Cowpens National Battlefield moved forward Friday with its traditional celebration of the country's Independence Day. Chief Ranger Kathy McKay said the park never considered changing its plans for celebrating the Fourth of July holiday, even with the recent shooting deaths in Cherokee County. More ... Thirteen years ago, Gaffney resident Kenneth Wright packed his bags and moved to Nashville so he could pursue his dream of becoming the next country music star. Wright will return to Gaffney this month for two concerts and an appearance at the South Carolina Peach Festival. More ... The county remains committed to resolving its problems with the Cherokee County Humane Society rather than picking another pet adoption agency, a county councilman said. More ... Sheriff Bill Blanton is asking all those who wish to donate food for the law enforcement officers involved in the search for the serial murderer to please call Tammy Bright at 489-4722 Ext. 143 beforehand. More ... Y CLOSED — The Cherokee County YMCA was apparently one of the few businesses which elected to close its doors this weekend due to the recent string of murders. YMCA members were greeted with this letter on the front door to the facility. The YMCA was expected to reopen today. More ... College Drive, Triangle Road and North Charleston Street are among the 21 roads slated for resurfacing by Cherokee County Council. The list is subject to change and excludes resurfacing projects in the City of Gaffney. Cherokee County Council will open bids for the road projects at Monday's meeting. The road projects should begin in August. More ... A man who was found unresponsive on a city street early Sunday, just two blocks from the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office and in the midst of a massive manhunt for a serial killer, died of natural causes, according to Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler. More ... Local News RSS feed |
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