While working from home may be a new practice for many people, it’s just another day at the office for the staff of Aroundabout Local Media. We have worked from our home offices since December 2014. We’re not experts, but, since we’ve had years of experience, we thought we’d share some of our best tips and advice with you.Patty Ponder, ALM PresidentBetween my … [Read more...]

Lori Kekel, operations manager at Cherokee County Animal Shelter, spoke to Rob from Rob's Rescues about what pet owners in the community should do to be better prepared.Do you think people are usually prepared for disasters? Generally not. Sometimes they prepare for themselves but often not for their pets.  What is the most important thing a pet owner must think about … [Read more...]

At Aroundabout Local Media, our mission is to connect our neighbors and support our local businesses. Even though we’re experiencing a time when that’s more difficult to accomplish, we remain committed as we take proper precautions regarding COVID-19.There is good news. There are steps each of us can take to safely support the local businesses that are struggling with … [Read more...]

Cherokee High School recently celebrated the official opening of its new food pantry in partnership with MUST Ministries. The project is unique, Principal Todd Miller said, because it was proposed by student leaders. “These kids have a heart for service, for kids in this community and for the needs in this community. Today marks the start of a great opportunity for our … [Read more...]

Exercise. Eat right. Move more. We’ve heard these tips a million times. They make perfect sense, but when you feel bad about yourself, the same negative thoughts keep looping in your brain, or you’re surrounded by negative people, getting motivated to do them can be nearly impossible.These eight tips will help get you on the path to healthy living.Be … [Read more...]