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November 9, 2009 RSS feed / Local News

School district applies for federal stimulus money to offset budget cuts

The Cherokee County School District could receive almost $3 million in federal stimulus money within the next couple of months. The school district submitted its application Oct. More...

‘Fare’ is coming to town

For most, the vision of a fair usually includes ferris wheels, jumphouses, funnel cakes and cotton candy, each of which allow fair-goers to satisfy their need for fun and treats. More...

Blacksburg schools to salute Cherokee County veterans

Four Blacksburg schools will join forces Tuesday for a salute to Cherokee County veterans. Students and teachers from the Blacksburg schools will hold a community veterans program at 9 a.m. in T.A. Campbell Football Stadium at Blacksburg High. More...

Concert tonight

The Limestone College Wind Ensemble will present its fall concert Monday, November 9 at 7;30 p.m. in Fullerton Auditorium. The performance will include Eric Whitacre’s “Noisy Wheels of Joy,” “Arabesque” by Samuel R. More...

Local man wins national award for ‘best of’ small business

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Terry L. White of Gaffney has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Insurance category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) More...

Gaffney man charged with cockfighting

A 13-month investigation by federal and state investigators resulted last week in federal indictments against 21 people allegedly involved in cockfighting. More...

POLICE REPORT

 About $2,700 in property was reported stolen following a burglary on Gaston Farm Road. More...

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CHARACTERS — Mary Bramlett Elementary teachers emphasized the importance of reading by joining their students in a Book Character Dress-Up Day on Halloween. More...

Blacksburg Middle students on honor roll

BLACKSBURG – The following students have been named to the first nine weeks honor roll at Blacksburg Middle School: More...

City awards bid for P.O. renovation

There was no surprise last week when Gaffney City Council selected its general contractor for the old post office interior renovations. More...

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FAMOUS AMERICANS — Village School of Gaffney held its annual Famous American Day recently. More...