POLICE REPORT



About $2,500 in malicious damage was reported at a Phillips Drive home. According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, someone damaged the bed of a pickup truck parked in the 200 block between 9:30 p.m. July 17 and 9 a.m. July 18 and also punched a hole in a swimming pool. A Riverbook Drive property owner reported $300 […]

NC leaders say offender oversight improving, but needs refining



RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A recent killing spree and a separate kidnapping have brought fresh attention to North Carolina’s strained probation and parole system more than a year after the killing of a college student first brought scrutiny. The corrections department said Wednesday that offender oversight has improved but also acknowledged the need for refinement and an ongoing review of […]

Community service scheduled



A community-wide service to promote healing for the victims, residents of Cherokee County and law enforcement in the wake of the recent serial killings will be held July 28 at 7 p.m. at Restoration Church International, 1905 N. Limestone St., the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office announced. The service is being labeled “A time of remembrance and hope.” The church seats […]

Classic cars arrive in style at Brookview Healthcare



More than 15 classic cars rolled into Brookview Healthcare’s parking lot on Saturday, June 13. The residents were treated to their very own car show and refreshments. Among the restored classics on hand were a 1940 white Ford, a 1953 red Ford pickup and a 1965 gold Cadillac convertible.

Talented 9-year-old will perform at Wilson family reunion July 31



Nine-year-old Dynah Dison will be performing Friday, July 31, at the Wilson family reunion in Gaffney. Dynah, daughter of Dennis and Billie Jo Dison, formerly of Gaffney, resides in McAlester, Okla., and has been singing since she was 5 years old. She is the granddaughter of Donna Wilson Spencer; great-granddaughter of the late Paul D. Wilson; and great-great-granddaughter of the […]

ENGAGEMENT

Martin - Wright

Bridget Martin and Roger Wright Jr., both of Blacksburg, will be married Aug. 14, 2010, at Lighthouse Baptist Church in Blacksburg. The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Linda Martin who lived in Gray, Tenn. A 2004 graduate of Daniel Boone High School in Gray, Tenn., she is a senior branch account executive at CitiFinancial. Mr. Wright is the […]

ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Sis doesn't have to cater to brother's every whim

Dear Annie: Because of the struggling economy, my mom needed to take a full-time position. I now have the responsibility of taking care of my younger brother, who is almost 12 years old. That means that I cook our meals, wash the dishes and do housekeeping. Although I enjoy cooking, it can be tiring to decide what to eat every […]

Central School alumni making plans for reunion



A Central School alumni reunion planning meeting was held in the Cherokee History and Arts Museum board room on July 22. Former Central School principals Alfred McGaha and Billy Elmore are serving as chairman and co-chairman, respectively. The planning committee includes former faculty and students. The next meeting will be on Thursday July 30, at 9 a.m. at the museum […]

Libraries will hold Guitar Hero tourneys for teens on July 17



Teens, do you like playing video games? The Cherokee County Public Library in Gaffney and the Blacksburg Library are hosting Guitar Hero tournaments next week. The Blacksburg library’s tourney will be Monday, July 27, from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Gaffney library’s tourney will be Monday, July 27, from 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. The first eight players to sign up at each […]

WHAT’S UP



Gospel concert Truly Blest from Clover and Phillip Jenkins from Saluda will be in concert Saturday, July 25, at Chesnee Gospel Music Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with concessions available and the concert begins at 7 p.m. For more information, call 828-223-1514. Cherokee Falls Baptist Church, 109 School St., Cherokee Falls, will have a singing Sunday, July […]