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August 19, 2009 RSS feed / Local News

Woman pushes for skate park in Blacksburg

There's no doubt skateboarding is here to stay in Cherokee County. It's nothing to see dozens of local youths toting helmets and skateboards in their quest to perform new tricks and most importantly have fun. More...

Project delayed

A delay in approval from the state Department of Transportation has put the brakes on the Buford Street resurfacing project. Contractor Sloan Construction had hoped to complete the project by the end of August. More...

Completes course

Dr. N.W. Davis, Gaffney Optometrist, completed a course offered by Northwestern State College of Optometry, July 31-Aug. 1, 2009. More...

New companies expected to begin hiring soon

Snak-Time Foods, a producer of sandwich and biscuit products for food service companies, will likely begin its hiring process as early as October, according to a company official. More...

Break-in attempted

A thief or thieves tried to gain entry to a storage building in the 100 block of Triangle Road. The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office said the attempted break-in occurred between 12:10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Aug. 14. No entry was made. More...

Satisfy your hunger, help the homeless

After being fed morsels of inspiration beneficial to their souls during Sunday morning worship services throughout the county, the next question many families often ask is "where are we eating today? More...

Motorcycle ride, car show moved to September

A popular recreation locally, many residents cannot wait for the opportunity to pull out their motorcycles the first chance they get, riding the machines until the cold of winter forces them back inside their automobiles. More...

City of Gaffney will see stiff increase from county for use of detention center

The rate the county will charge the city to incarcerate its prisoners at the detention center just might cause sticker shock. More...

Two men sentenced to 10 years for selling $20 worth of crack

Two men were sentenced in Cherokee County General Sessions Court last week on charges of selling crack. More...