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July 17, 2009 RSS feed / Local News

Promotion announced

Rena Carter has been promoted to the newly created position of Social Services Coordinator for Hospice Care of South Carolina. More...

Freightliner, GHS team up to promote recycling, waste reduction

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) and Gaffney High School (GHS) are partnering to promote environmental responsibility, significantly reducing unnecessary waste and encouraging recycling among high school students at the school. More...

FLAG PRESENTED

Rep. Dennis Moss recently presented a South Carolina State flag to the Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School student body. Receiving the flag which was previously flown over the State Capitol are left to right Markia Tate, Rep. More...

Financial advisor opens office

Brian Ware knows the value of a comfortable pair of shoes. That's because he has been pounding the pavement, ringing doorbells and knocking on doors in Cherokee County. More...

Congaree National Park visitors can get up close with night sky on July 25

Park Ranger Nelson Turner of Congaree National Park is offering his Stars of Congaree program for park visitors on Saturday, July 25, from 8:30-10 p.m. "Congaree National Park offers a great view of the night sky," said Ranger Nelson. More...

80-year-old Realtor plans to retire — in 10 years!

While most consider their 65th birthday the dawn of a new life laden with rest and relaxation from the comforts of home, local Realtor Evelyn Mullis looked at it just like she has every other day in the past — as a blessing. More...

Government sends disabled woman bill for $30,000

At a young age, local resident Mary Ruppe knew being dependent on someone else to ensure her well-being was not an option. More...

POLICE REPORT

The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office is investigating the armed robbery of a 72-year-old North Carolina man. More...

City lists roads to be paved, but is there to $$ to pay for all of them?

It will take more than fuzzy math to make these figures add up. Gaffney City Council this week unveiled an ambitious list of road paving projects that will cost nearly $700,000. More...

Motorists can expect delays, detours when Buford Street project begins

One of the city's main drags will soon receive a major facelift. More...

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PROMOTION - George L. Edmonds was promoted to full colonel - South Carolina Headquarters, Columbia on July 1, 2009. Col. Edmonds is a graduate of T.L. Hanna High School in Anderson, Liberty University and The War College. More...

Forestry commission offering several varieties of seedlings

The South Carolina Forestry Commission is again offering tree seedlings in preparation for the winter planting season. More...

BeachBlast offers fun for everyone July 18 in Kings Mountain

KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. - The water, the sand, the sun, the music and the fun - that's life along the Grand Strand. More...

Probiotics offer health benefits

ROCHESTER, Minn. - Not all bacteria are bad. Human digestive tracts are loaded with trillions of bacteria that aren't harmful and can be beneficial or even crucial to health. More...

UPCC to sponsor SBA/IRS seminar on stimulus benefits

Upstate Piedmont Chamber of Commerce will hold its first program for members Wednesday, July 29, in the Stephenson Private Dining Room on the Limestone College Campus. A buffet lunch will be served beginning at 11:45 a.m. More...

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SPLISH, SPLASH — Hazel Webb, 6, and Maddison Rice, 8, enjoyed playing in the water Monday morning while swimming with the Crayons 2 Computers daycare center at Irene Park swimming pool. More...