Golf tournament

The 3rd Annual Mission of Grace Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, Oct. 13 at Cherokee National. Proceeds are used to provide transportation for adults seeking to further their education. The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. Sponsorship levels are: Gold – $5,000 (two teams and hole sponsor & logo on sponsor banner; Silver $300 – […]

Cherokee County Community Foundation celebrates another impactful year of grantmaking

For the second year in a row, the Cherokee County Community Foundation (CCCF) awarded more than $20,000 in grants to local nonprofits. The 2018 grants support causes including education, public health, family and youth, crime and safety improvements, and economic development. CCCF — an affiliate of Charlottebased Foundation For The Carolinas — awarded a record $48,000 combined over the last […]

IT’S JUST ME

Depression of the avian variety


We take care of the birds over at our house. This is something I have been doing for years. With all due respect, I am somewhat of an authority on hummingbirds and much more knowledgeable than most regarding most other kinds. I’m not blowing my own horn. I’m just saying I have spent a countless amount of time studying, observing, […]

NATIONAL NEWSPAPER WEEK

Journalism matters because democracy matters

An in-depth newspaper investigation revealed that a state-operated home for aged military veterans was providing sub-standard care and that taxpayer money that was to go to improve the home was spent elsewhere. The result was the replacement of the state’s veterans secretary and numerous corrections at the home. Another investigation explored the increase of neighborhood violence and the proliferation of […]

Community journalism matters because communities matter

“Everything in this newspaper is important to someone.” It’s become something of a mantra for me, in recent years. Weekly community newspapers are eclectic, to say the least. We publish photos of ribbons being cut at bakeries, and donations being dropped off at local food pantries. We print the school honor roll, the court report, and in-depth stories on decisions […]

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POLICE REPORTS

Police called after minors show up drunk at hospital

City of Gaffney police were called to Mary Black Health System — Gaffney early Sept. 30 after three minors showed up in need of medical attention following a party at which alcohol was served. According to an incident report, one of the minors had fallen and suffered a broken arm and all three were clearly under the influence of alcohol. […]

Kathy White is the bride of Don Craig

Kathy White of Gaffney and Don Craig of Rutherfordton, North Carolina were united in marriage September 1, 2018 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Reverend Harold Mitchell officiated the double ring ceremony which took place at 6 p.m. The bride is the daughter of the late Mary Doris White of Gaffney. She is the granddaughter of the late James E. […]

State Farm agent raising awareness for breast cancer

Every year State Farm agent Bud Kelly participates in the month long breast cancer awareness for October. His State Farm agency accepts donations and provides breast cancer awareness information and brochures. Kelly’s agency wants to make sure each person is aware of the many available resources to help fight breast cancer as well as help those who are currently walking […]

Blacksburg Library to host free concert

Sarah McQuaid will be performing at the Blacksburg Public Library on Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 12:15 – 1 p.m. A free bag lunch will be served. UK-based singer-songwriter Sarah McQuaid is heading out on the road again with a battery of new instruments and a new album that’s been hailed as a “consummate artistic triumph” (Folk Radio UK) and tipped […]