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...]

The new home of the Cherokee County History Museum and Visitors Center, at 221 E. Marietta St. in Canton, “offers an opportunity to provide a permanent home to our collections and expand our cultural and educational offerings to our community,” said Historical Society Executive Director Stefanie Joyner.The move was made in November, from the Cherokee County Historic … [Read more...]

There is a fad in human nutrition and diets to lean more toward grain-free eating. This trend has crossed over to the pet food industry. Many people falsely think, “if it’s good for me, it must be good for my pet.”  Grain-free pet foods typically do not include corn, soy, wheat, rice, barley or other grains. Instead, they are supplemented with legumes such as peas, lentils, … [Read more...]

Staircase carpet takes a beating. When it’s time to replace it, many people wonder, “Do I have to carpet my stairs?” The choice to carpet your staircase or leave it with the wood exposed depends on several factors: how the stairs have been constructed, the materials used and the condition of the wood. Don't assume there is usable wood under your staircase carpet. Many … [Read more...]