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November 13, 2009 RSS feed / Local News

POLICE REPORT

 About $100 in vandalism damage was reported at an area business. According to the Gaffney Police Department, someone cut tires at Chapman Tires on West Birnie Street between Oct. 30 and Nov. 6. Damage is estimated at $100. More...

Diabetic shoe clinic Nov. 17

Are you protecting your diabetic feet like you should? The Senior Centers of Cherokee County is hosting a diabetic shoe clinic on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for diabetic persons covered by Medicare Part B or Medicaid. More...

More stimulus money coming to school district

New energy-efficient boilers and chillers will be installed in county schools with $273,307 in federal stimulus money awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy. More...

The return of SILENT SAM

That’s right. But after you receive the grades I will be giving out for this season, you will wish I had never returned. More...

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BLACKOUT A BUST — Gaffney High football fans dressed in all black for a “Blackout” Friday in the Reservation when Gaffney played for the region championship against Northwestern. More...

State Chamber VP to speak here

Upstate Piedmont Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly meeting Friday, Nov. 20 at 8 a.m. in the Stephenson Conference Center at Limestone College. More...

Get ready

The census is coming

Officials meeting with local groups Officials from the U.S. Census Bureau were looking for a little help Monday night. More...

Children’s Home receives $10,000 grant

Cherokee Children’s Home has received a $10,000 grant from The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS. More...

New law mandates background checks on substitute teachers

Cherokee already doing SLED checks

The state Board of Education is lobbying for a new state law to require school districts to do state criminal background checks on substitute teachers. More...

Forgiveness

The world watched in disbelief in 2006 when the Amish community unexpectedly forgave a killer’s family just days following the shooting of 10 girls in a school house. More...

Is now the time for county to build?

With construction costs at a 15-year low and attractive interest rates, there’s wide agreement that it’s a good time to build. More...

Children’s home, Iron City Ministries hosting fundraising events Saturday

Knowing it “takes a little to get a little,” two local nonprofit organizations are hosting events in an effort to further serve Cherokee County residents. More...

Bethel Baptist holds school issues night

In its continuing focus on youth issues, Bethel Baptist Church held its annual school issues night on Wednesday, Oct. 7. More...

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THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT — Blacksburg Middle cafeteria workers Anna Hall and Rita Patterson entertain county veterans at lunch Wednesday with a rendition of “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.” Th More...

3 Vol freshmen charged by police

Three freshmen Tennessee football players, including highly touted wide receiver recruit Nu’Keese Richardson and starting safety Janzen Jackson, were charged with attempted armed robbery Thursday morning. More...

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The Cherokee Historical & Preservation Society, Inc. More...

Subaru ‘Shares the Love’

Makes $1,000 donation to Meals on Wheels

Cherokee County Meals on Wheels has been awarded a $1,000 grant from Subaru of America Inc. and Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) as part of Subaru’s “Share the Love” campaign. More...