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 critical areas of your budget, your credit and your investments. You could work on your emergency fund (or your rainy day fund). To clarify, an emergency fund … [Read more...]

Flu season is approaching rapidly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone get their flu vaccine before it starts, especially those at higher risk.Canine flu season is here, as well. The dog version has many of the same signs as the human version. Some of the symptoms are high fever, nasal discharge, lethargy, etc., up to and including … [Read more...]

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office has set up public transaction locations around the county for people selling and buying items listed in classifieds, or on Craigslist, OfferUp, Letgo, etc. The locations, marked with signs, are well-lit and video recorded spots, created to help make in-person transactions safer. Addresses are listed below.BridgeMill Precinct: 9550 Bells … [Read more...]

There are many things for new college students – and their parents – to think about as they prepare for that first school year away from home. These include scheduling classes, making living arrangements, completing financial aid information, and planning for a great college experience.  It’s easy for health care, especially dental care, to take a back seat to everything … [Read more...]

This dog is Diego. He is 5 years old and is a boxer, lab mix. He has a really good heart. He is calm, curious, and he is brown with black stripes. He really enjoys being outside and will love you. This cat's name is Dorsie. She is like a cushion. She is a happy cat that just likes to lie down. She is 5 years old. Dorsie does not move around much, but would be a … [Read more...]