2020-10-16

It’s not the Leaning Tower of Pisa but it does tower over the landscape near Exit 87 on Interstate 85. The tower is part of a new facility being developed by Oldcastle Lawn and Garden, which is a leading supplier of quality mulches, soils and decorative rocks.

Blacksburg Town Council had a lengthy discussion Tuesday concerning a mask ordinance. But its not the type of ordinance you think. Councilman Darren Janesky brought to council an “anti-mask ordinance,” which in his words, means individuals can wear a mask if they like, but cannot be forced to wear one. Although more research is needed to determine the legalities of […]

Don’t call 9-1-1 in response to the city’s mask ordinance, Cherokee County Administrator Steve Bratton said. Bratton said he’s requested that city officials set up a designated number, commonly known as a mask hotline, to report a mask ordinance violation. “9-1-1 is for emergencies only,” Bratton said. “The (mask ordinance) calls would tie up dispatchers and take them away from […]

Jonathan Waller, Timken Gaffney Plant Manager, presents a $50,000 donation to Pam Melton Cazel, Executive Director of the Cherokee Historical and Preservation Society. The funds are for the renovation of the Cherokee County History and Arts Museum’s Montgomery Wing. The construction phase has wrapped up inside and exterior improvements are still underway. With interior renovations complete, work has now begun […]