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60 BPW employees paid at least $75,000 and that doesn’t include benefits
It pays. I mean it really, really pays to work at the Gaffney Board of Public Works. Nearly 75%, or 60 of the 81 BPW employees, make more than $75,000 a year, according to figures from the local utility. That’s up from 52 a year ago, with a 5% cost of living raise in this fiscal year budget for all […]
Rock Hill region’s housing market sees more listings, but sales remain stagnant
The Rock Hill region had more homes for buyers to choose from this year compared to last, but it didn’t equate to more sales. Canopy Realtor Association just released data on home sales throughout the Charlotte region, through June. Compared to the first half of last year, all three counties in the Rock Hill region saw noticeable gains in new listings. But none had as many closings.
Pastor Christine Crawford
Gaffney, SC — Pastor Sarah Christine Earnhardt Crawford, 84, of Gaffney, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Cherokee Medical Center. Born in Gaffney, she was the widow of the late Pastor Joe Singleton Crawford and daughter of the late Richard M. Earnhardt and Stella Ross Earnhardt. She was a graduate of Gaffney High School. She has enjoyed serving in the Church in many areas since she was thirteen, the last thirty years being as copastor/ pastor of New Harvest Ministries. She loved her family, decorating, playing the piano and singing.
Finally…home starts up
There was a first when it came to new home starts in June. And it was a good one. For the first time this year, monthly new home starts topped the 2023 number, according to the latest homebuilders report. The county building department issued 18 new home starts in June, up from 16 in June 2023, the report said. The […]
Here are Gastonia, Shelby high school football's most dominant programs the past 20 years
No matter one’s view, there’s no getting around the fact that high school football in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties is a big deal. With the exception of an abbreviated spring 2021 campaign, a team from the tri-county area has advanced to the NCHSAA regional final round each year since 2001. By and large, however, a familiar group of perennial winners have separated themselves from others locally, and in some cases their peers statewide.
2 arrested after high-risk search warrant served in Gastonia
GASTONIA, N.C. (WBTV) - Two people were arrested after a high-risk search warrant was served in Gastonia Friday. Officers served the warrant at a home on Cape Breton Trail. According to arrest warrants, officers found and arrested two people wanted in connection with an armed robbery. One person was robbed...
Post 43 Juniors drop opener in state tournament
NEWBERRY – Struggles abound for Fort Mill Post 43 Juniors as they fell in the opening round of the American Legion Juniors state tournament. After nearly a two-and half-hour delay to the start of the tournament because nearly 2.5 inches of rain wreaked havoc on field conditions the Newberry College baseball field the night before, Fort Mill, a fifth seed, opened the state tournament against Richland Post 215 Red falling 7-3.
Deputies launch tip line to help piece together how missing York County man ended up dead miles from home
YORK COUNTY, S.C. — More than three weeks ago, 26-year-old Zachary Thai Patterson of York, South Carolina was found dead in the Sharon community. But there are still questions about how he ended up there after being reported missing. Detectives with the York County Sheriff's Office are now asking...
South Carolina priest says message of unity in Psalm 133 is needed now more than ever
"Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! It is like the precious oil upon the head, running down upon the beard, upon the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes! It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion! For there the Lord has commanded the blessing, life for evermore" (Psalm 133:1-3).
Balancing Business and Health: Fort Mill Entrepreneurs Mary and Troy Ludemann Excel at Both
Mary and Troy’s story is one of passion, perseverance, and persistence. Their journey began in 2002, with the construction of their first home. Their fascination with home building led to career shifts for both, culminating in the establishment of New Old (newold.com), a custom home building business in 2004.
NC State Basketball Legend Leaves Las Vegas on High Note
After riding the pine throughout the Cleveland Cavaliers' previous outing, NC State basketball product DJ Burns capped off his altogether encouraging NBA 2K25 Summer League performances with a bit more of his patented scoring magic and inescapable gifts as a showman on the court. Burns, on an Exhibit 10 deal...
Gaffney's Peach Festival in its 47th year celebrates 'the tastier peach state,' see photos
As an ode to what many locals call "the tastier peach state," The City of Gaffney celebrated South Carolina peaches for the 47th year with the annual Peach Fest. The festival began on July 11 and wrapped up on July 20 with a parade down Limestone Street, a pageant at Limestone University, carnival rides, vendors, and wrestling at Henry L. Jolly Park.
Hoosier State's Rising Prospect Captures Clemson's Attention in Rock Hill
Clemson basketball will likely have to replace power forwards Ian Schieffelin and Myles Foster and center Viktor Lakhin after the 2024-25 season, so frontcourt players are a priority for the 2025 recruiting class. Center Trent Steinour is the only commit in the class thus far, but the coaching staff is...
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