It may not have been a gala Hollywood premiere, but Friday night's opening of the Starplex movie theater and entertainment center was certainly a much-anticipated party. "We're very glad to finally be here," said Dave Kowert, owner of the American Family Entertainment Center located adjacent to Outback Steakhouse at Prime Outlets - Gaffney. "It has been a long time coming... READ MORE >
Passion for pigskins, and pigs, might turn into something more meaningful as St. Paul's Lutheran Church holds its annual barbecue dinner and silent auction fund raiser. "One of the marquee items we'll be auctioning off this year is a football signed by the 2006 state champion Gaffney High School Indians," said Terry Dennis, who is helping head up the fund... READ MORE >
The wheels of industry might have slowed just a little Thursday night as the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce paused to recognize local business leaders at its annual banquet. Heyward Porter, owner of Porter's Electric Service, was inducted into the Chamber's Hall of Fame. He was introduced by Blacksburg Mayor David Hogue. "I am very proud to be a part... READ MORE >
When you're selling Cherokee County to potential investors, there's one asset you have to focus on, according to Hal Johnson, CEO of Upstate Alliance - location, location, location. "The number-one thing I tell people about when they ask for information about Cherokee County is how close it is to Interstate 85 and how it reaches the Greenville, Spartanburg and Charlotte... READ MORE >
As the date for the 2007 March of Dimes WalkAmerica event in Gaffney grows ever nearer, the local group is reaching out to families who have been affected by premature births. "The March of Dimes invites families who have been directly affected by the organization's mission to join WalkAmerica on April 28 as Family Teams and help raise much-needed funds... READ MORE >
Aiden Logan is only two years old but he's had to learn a lot of patience. A victim of a rare skin disease and ferocious allergies, Aiden needs specialized and expensive treatments just to live. But his family is going to get some help from the community when Indian Hill Baptist Church hosts a fund raiser for the youngster Feb.... READ MORE >
Shoppers have had to choose paper or plastic for years. Now, surgical patients at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center might be asked to choose robot or human? "We're very excited about offering this new minimally invasive surgery (MIS) procedure with the 'da Vinci Surgical System' for our prostatectomy patients," said Dr. Paul Ellis, an urologist at the hospital. "In the past,... READ MORE >
Allegra Print and Imaging wanted to make in impact on their local community, so they're setting up a fund to do what they do best - print. "The Allegra Print & Imaging FootPRINT Fund, launched today, will help Cherokee County area nonprofit organizations 'leave a footprint' in the community by awarding print services for promotional and informational materials," said George... READ MORE >
The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce hopes to reach out to students with its annual banquet at Broad River Electric Auditorium on Feb. 22, with a little help from NFLplayer Roger "Rocky" McIntosh. "We're very excited to have a local hero with us as our speaker this year," said Jan Moss, a member of the Chamber board. "He's a former... READ MORE >
Joyce Keller has always enjoyed growing flowers. But she really loves raising her own orchids. And although the plants are very delicate, she seems to have mastered the tricky blooms. In fact, she's so good at it that others bring her their orchids to save. "People frequently bring me a plant that looks like it should be in the trash,"... READ MORE >
