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September 11, 2009 RSS feed / Local News

POLICE REPORT

A city resident's car reportedly sustained $500 in damage from a rock-throwing juvenile. More...

Police investigating possible shooting of dog

The Gaffney Police Department is investigating a Sept. 3 to Sept. 5 incident during which a dog sustained injuries, possibly from a BB gun. More...

Obama's speech to students creates little controversy here...

There was little fanfare in county schools Tuesday when President Barack Obama, in a nationwide address, urged students to take responsibility for their education. More...

Long John's job fair

The Upstate Long John Silver's is holding a job fair on Monday, Sept. 14, at its Greer location, 409 W. Wade Hampton Blvd. All Upstate Long John Silver's locations are now hiring for all levels of management. More...

Chamber names director

The Board of Directors for Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce has selected Kayla Robbs to fill the position of Executive Director. Robbs was chosen after a multiphase interview process that began in July. More...

Facebook to let users tag friends in status posts

NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook is launching a feature that will let users "tag" their friends in their posts, similar to how they already can with photos. The feature is launching over the next several weeks. More...

Google's Android unveiled

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Struggling handset maker Motorola has unveiled its first phone using Android. More...

Stimulus money funding 'Race to the Top'

Blacksburg and Gaffney High School teachers will mentor 120 at-risk high school students through a new graduation assistance program. More...

Apartment residents forced to evacuate

The Gaffney Fire and Police Departments were forced to evacuate the Gaffney Housing Authority's Limestone Courts apartment complex Wednesday after a contractor accidentally bored into a 2-inch natural gas line. More...

Bike ride to raise money for Relay

Tour de Peach

Date: Sept. 26, 2009 Location: The Robert Allen Group Registration: Begins at 8 a.m., start time at 9 a.m. Entry Fee: $25 Fee includes T-shirt and postride meal, as well as items distributed at two rest stops along bike route. More...

...but the one to Congress did

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama accepted a South Carolina Republican's apology for shouting, "You lie!" during his speech to Congress, and House Democratic leaders showed no interest in sanctions against Rep. Joe Wilson. More...

Enrollment underway

The Cherokee County Adult Education program is enrolling students for the following classes: GED, High School Diploma, WorkKeys, Career, and ESL classes. Students must register on Friday mornings at 8:15 a.m. or Tuesday nights at 5:00 p.m. More...

REMEMBER

Gaffney High School JROTC cadets unravel a large American flag Tuesday afternoon while rehearsing for a pre-game ceremony to remember the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York and Washington. More...

Lindemann 'artist of the month'

Cherokee Alliance for Visual Arts

Noah Lindemann is a Charter Member of CAVA and a major promoter of the Arts in Cherokee County. His one man show is a mix of Art medium and styles, and illustrates his desire to explore all forms of Art. More...