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The City of Gaffney/Veterans Christmas Parade will be held this year on December 12, beginning at 10 a.m. As in years past, this will be a joint effort by the City of Gaffney and Veterans of Cherokee County. More ... The Gaffney Police Department reported a burglary on East Floyd Baker Boulevard. According to a report, someone gained entry to a storage room inside a residence in the 200 block between Oct. 21 and Oct. 23. Nothing appeared missing from the storage room but about $100 in damage was reported. More ... Gaffney City Council is slated to meet at a new time today, but an old item will be on the agenda. Council agreed at its October meeting to move the start time of its meetings from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. to coincide with the return to standard time. More ... All right class, here’s today’s topic — how to save money on your home heating bill this winter: . Turn down the thermostat on your water heater to 120 degrees and insulate the water heater tank. . Keep your heating and cooling systems in tip-top shape. They run more efficiently and last longer. More ... Economic development is expected to be the hot topic at today’s Cherokee County Council meeting. Cherokee County Development Board Executive Director Jim Cook is scheduled to update council on several projects, according to the agenda. More ... Local veterans organizations will places drop boxes downtown Saturday to collect items to be sent to military personnel stationed overseas. More ... U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett, a Republican candidate for Governor, has announced Joan Wheeler and Dr. Ron Barrett will serve as his Cherokee County cochairs, making his campaign the first to announce a grassroots organization in the county. More ... The Gaffney Senior Center will offer Gaffney and Blacksburg seniors a seminar on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 10:30 a.m. that is designed to save them money on prescriptions and over thecounter drugs, encourage medication compliance and avoid drug interactions. The “Pack Your Bag” program is sponsored by CVS/pharmacy and the National Council on Aging. More ... Goucher Elementary School second-grade students in Carol Davis’ class could have a special guest next month when it comes time to board The Polar Express. More ... Local News RSS feed |
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