As we begin a new term on the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners, it’s a great time to take stock of our county’s strengths, weaknesses, … Continue Reading
MLK Unity Award Recognizes Long-lasting Legacy
A photo of the late Lillie Mae Brownlee, winner of the Unity Award, was shown on the screen. Photos by Martha Hayden.Lillie Mae Brownlee was … Continue Reading
Aroundabout Local Media a Two-Time Chamber Award Winner
Aroundabout Local Media (ALM) was given the 2019 Excellence in Customer Service award on Jan. 24 by the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce for "consistently demonstrating exceptional service that differentiates them from … Continue Reading
Readers’ Choice 2019
We have exciting news about Readers’ Choice 2019! We’ve added a dedicated nomination period, Feb. 1-28, followed by voting from April 1 to May 10. Nominating a business is as simple as 1-2-3!Starting Feb. 1, … Continue Reading
You Won’t Find Rectangle Pizza in Our Schools
My memories of school lunch in the ’80s and ’90s include rectangle pizza, fries and applesauce: not a lot of choices, and probably not the best nutritional value. I certainly never tried kale at … Continue Reading
Getting Your Personal Finances in Shape for 2019
You need not wait for 2019 to plan improvements to your finances. You can begin now. Fall is a good time to assess where you stand and where you could be. The last few months of 2018 give you a prime time to examine … Continue Reading