Local News in Cherokee County, South Carolina
Looking for news in a specific city? Click on the city below.
Blacksburg Gaffney Kings CreekCherokee County School Board names 4 finalists for superintendent
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:45:05 -0800
After a lengthy search, the Cherokee County School Board has named four finalists to be interviewed for the district's open superintendent position.
Cherokee Co. mechanic is gung ho for Gingrich
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:36:38 -0800
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Joe Robert had open heart surgery just before Christmas, and his doctor said he shouldn’t be getting too excited, but the Cherokee County auto mechanic can’t help himself.
64-year-old Cherokee County man still missing
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:20:59 -0800
Authorities are still searching for a Cherokee County man who has been missing since early Sunday.
County, state pick Gingrich for GOP nod
Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:16:04 -0800
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com Cherokee County did its part to ensure former House speaker Newt Gingrich surged to an easy victory Saturday in the South Carolina Republican Party presidential primary. read more
Cherokee deputies searching for missing Gaffney man, 64
Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:08:17 -0800
Cherokee County deputies are hoping the public can help them find a local man who hasn't been seen or heard from by his family since Sunday morning.
Crews clear nearly all rock from NC I-40 rockslide
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:25:49 -0800
Crews from the N.C. Department of Transportation have made strong progress clearing debris from the rockslide that occurred around noon on Friday, Feb. 3, on Interstate 40 West at mile marker 7 in North Carolina.
Sheriff: Missing Cherokee County Man Found
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:14:25 -0800
Sheriff: Missing Cherokee County Man Found
Another rockslide reported on closed section of I-40 in WNC
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:42:49 -0800
The NC Department of Transportation has reported a new rockslide on I-40 in Haywood County.
Police arrest two, find meth lab
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:05:00 -0800
Agents with the Darlington County Combined Drug Unit arrested two people Thursday, which led to the discovery of a methamphetamine lab.
Voter Turnout Varies from County to County
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:08:56 -0800
Columbia, SC (WLTX) - The South Carolina Election Commission says voters turnout has varied all throughout the state during Saturday's Republican presidential primary.