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Blacksburg youth killed in car accident

Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler says a Blacksburg youth was killed in a single vehicle collision Friday night.  Fowler identified the victim as William Bailey James Smith, 16, of 509 Indian Springs Road.     “Smith was driver and lone occupant of a 1993 Chevrolet pick up truck that was traveling east on McGill Highway about 10:45 p.m.,” Fowler said. “The vehicle... READ MORE >

Gaffney man killed in car crash Tuesday

 Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler says a Gaffney man was killed in a two vehicle collision Tuesday afternoon. Fowler identified the victim as Ladson Bennett Wilkie, 20, of 284 Dry Fork Road.      Wilkie was the driver and lone occupant of a 2012 Hyundai that was headed south on Pacolet Highway around 2:30 p.m. when he struck the rear of... READ MORE >

Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring at Groundhog Day festivities

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring on an overcast Friday morning at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania, the scene of the largest and best-known Groundhog Day celebration in the United States. The annual event is a tongue-in-cheek ritual in which Phil’s handlers, members of a club with roots in the late 19th century, reveal whether the groundhog has seen his shadow.... READ MORE >

Public’s help needed to find brother, sister juveniles that ran away from home

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in locating two runaway juveniles, a brother and sister that went missing on Monday, Jan, 29. Reginald Louis Barnes Jr., 15, and Amaya Michelle Barnes, 13, left together around 7 p.m. from a residence off Leadmine Road. Sheriff Steve Mueller said the male runaway juvenile was wearing a GPS Monitor... READ MORE >

Santa Claus will be at Limestone, many activities for All Saints Christmas cancelled

Due to the weather conditions, many of the outdoor activities planned for “All Saints Christmas” will unfortunately have to be cancelled tonight. BUT… SANTA WILL BE HERESanta will be greeting our guests from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m.Photos with Santa are being moved inside the lobby of the Hines & Riggins Center. Children who come out to meet Santa will... READ MORE >

Panthers say goodbye to Spartanburg, will host training camp in Charlotte next summer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers are staying home next summer for training camp. The Panthers have joined a growing trend of NFL teams who’ve decided to streamline football operations by remaining at the team headquarters where they train year-round. The Panthers were one of just six NFL teams still hosting training camp away from home. The Panthers have... READ MORE >

Pepper X marks the spot as South Carolina pepper expert scorches his own Guinness Book heat record

FORT MILL, S.C. (AP) — Ed Currie, the South Carolina hot pepper expert who crossbred and grew the Carolina Reaper that’s hotter than most pepper sprays police use to subdue unruly criminals, has broken his own world record with a pepper that’s three times hotter. Pepper X was publicly named the hottest pepper in the world on Oct. 9 by the Guinness... READ MORE >

Saints Open SAC Play With Carson-Newman on Saturday Afternoon

 Looking to break into the win column, the Limestone University football team will open South Atlantic Conference as it hosts Carson-Newman on Saturday afternoon at Saints Field. Kickoff for the contest is slated for 12 p.m. Game 2: Carson-Newman (1-1), Limestone (0-2)Location: Saints Field – Gaffney, S.C.Kickoff: 12 p.m.Stats:Click here for live statsVideo: Click here for live videoSeries History: Carson-Newman leads 6-1Last Meeting: September 17, 2022 –... READ MORE >

Limestone University board of trustees accept resignation of interim president

The Limestone University Board of Trustees has accepted the resignation of Dr. Monica Baloga, as Interim President, effective immediately. In a message to the campus community on Wednesday, Sept. 6, Board of Trustees Chair Randall L. Richardson announced that with Baloga’s departure, Vice President for Finance & Administration Jeremy Whitaker is now serving as Acting President until such time the... READ MORE >

Limestone opens football season tonight at No. 22 West Georgia

GAFFNEY, S.C. – In the much-anticipated kickoff of the 2023 season, the Limestone University football team will travel to Carrollton, Ga. to face the Wolves of West Georgia in a clash of titans on Thursday, August 31. The contest is slated to begin at 7 p.m. inside University Stadium. Game 1: Limestone (0-0) at West Georgia (0-0)Location: University Stadium – Carrollton, Ga.Kickoff: 7 p.m.Stats:Click... READ MORE >