The Canton City Council voted unanimously in December to approve the working draft of the city’s Roadmap for Success, a document that has been a … Continue Reading
Extra Mile Heroes
Honorees Talk About Their Service, What Motivates Them Canton Mayor Bill Grant recently named three residents Extra Mile Heroes: Steve Kasha, Pat Tanner and Speedy Smith. This is the beginning of what Grant says will be an ongoing effort to acknowledge those who make our community a better place to live. “Extra Mile is actually […] Continue Reading...
Civil Rights Movement Veteran Works to Help Aspiring College Students
The month of February has been recognized as Black History Month in America since 1970. Prior to that, beginning in 1926, only a week — the second week in February — was devoted to the study and the observance of Black history. Why the second week? The birthdays of Abraham Lincoln (Feb. 12) and Frederick […] Continue Reading...
History Proves Our Love for Pie
As someone who considers herself a Frequent Pie-er, I was surprised to find that I did not know the origin story of pie until recently. After a few hours of Googling (and let’s be honest, distracted Facebook scrolling), I settled down and read a top-to-bottom history of pie. It seems pie has been consumed by […] Continue Reading...

Flag Football Off to Fast Start in Cherokee
Cherokee County School District’s Flag Football program scored big in its first official season as a statewide fully sanctioned competition … Continue Reading

3 Steps to Better Pet Oral Health
It is estimated more than 80% of pets suffer from dental disease. February is Pet Oral Health Month, however, as pet owners, we should be concerned every month about the health of our pet’s gums and teeth since … Continue Reading

Networking Group Celebrates Growth in Canton
Here’s something to celebrate in 2021: new ways to (safely) meet folks in the community, and grow your personal and professional network. A new Canton-based networking group, Canton Business Club, is coming to … Continue Reading

Make the Most of Your Annual Exam
‘Tis the season to maximize your annual health insurance benefits and get the most from your benefits before the year’s end. Often, preventative care treatments are available to you with no copay or … Continue Reading

Lend a Helping Hand This Holiday Season
While the holiday season traditionally is difficult for many, this year’s pandemic has caused even greater need. Here’s a list of local nonprofits working to make sure everyone has a great holiday season. Please do … Continue Reading