Bill proposed by Rep. Moss increases fines for speeding in school zones



A school zone speeding bill introduced by a local lawmaker has moved a step closer to becoming law. Drivers could face fines ranging from $75 to $200 if caught speeding in a school zone under a bill pre-filed last December by state Rep. Dennis Moss (D-Gaffney.) The House judiciary committee is scheduled to debate the bill this week after it […]

New bridge will cost county $200,000



The good news is that Cherokee County Council has apparently decided to move forward with plans for a new bridge on Double Bridge Road near Highway 29. The bad news is that it will cost about $200,000 to fund the project. Cherokee County Assistant Administrator Holland Belue said after his bridge study report at Thursday’s workshop, council is leaning toward […]

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14-year cancer survivor will share inspiring story at local Relay for Life Survivors Dinner



The Survivor Dinner for the 2008 Cherokee County Relay For Life will be held on Monday, April 21. Scheduled at 6 p.m. in the Gaffney High School cafeteria, the event is open to all cancer survivors who live in Cherokee County. Featured speaker will be Union native Torance Inman, a 14-year cancer survivor who will share his inspiring story. Inman, […]

Annual Veterans Appreciation Day is set for April 28

Union County Line will provide bluegrass music throughout the day

The fourth annual Veterans Appreciation Day on Saturday, April 28, will offer more exhibits, entertainment and antique military vehicles and weapons than in the past. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 4 p.m. at the American Legion Hut and Veterans Museum in Irene Park, 200 S. Logan St. Among the highlights of the day will be displays of […]

Parris issues statement on candidacy for county council



To the Voters in District 6: Please permit me to take this means to say thank you for letting me run unopposed in the June primary election. I will continue to put people above politics and party affiliation. I have been honored and privileged to have served on the Cherokee County Council since 1989 and have been a part of […]

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