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October 30, 2009 RSS feed / Local News

POLICE BRIEFS

 The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate armed robberies that occurred in recent days. On Oct. More...

Kimbrell’s celebrating 94th anniversary

There’s no place like home. More...

New home starts in Sept. continue slide

Housing stats compiled by the local Home Builders Association show home starts in Cherokee County are still slumping. There were five new home starts in the county in September, down one when compared to the housing stats of Sept. 2008. More...

Freightliner’s recycling effort eliminates landfill waste

“Going green” is not just a mantra, it’s a reality for the local Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) plant. More...

Future looks less cloudy for Timken

Canton, Ohio-based Timken Co., parent company of the Timken Gaffney Roller Bearing Plant, lost $50.1 million in the last quarter and expects losses to continue for the remainder of the year amid continuing weak demand. More...

Not into trick-or-treating? Alternatives abound

Oct. 31 is a day marked on children’s calendars, giving them the opportunity to dress up as their favorite cartoon character, animal, or public figure. More...

Scary good fun and safety are a perfect match

Area police departments and safety groups are hoping for a safe and happy Halloween. While hope is a good thing, the same groups say it helps to be proactive. More...

Chorus members raising money for trip to Austria

A smashed piano and a rendition of “Monster Mash” will help take Limestone College to Mozart’s birthplace in Austria. More...