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 By Leon G. Russ
HOMETOWN NEWS
The annual tradition of a small southern town paying tribute to aging war heroes once again played out this past weekend as the Town of Cowpens celebrated with its 32nd Annual Mighty Moo Festival.
While families enjoyed their time together watching the parade, riding the carnival rides, competing in hot dog eating […]

By  David Stephens
HOMETOWN NEWS
Chesnee Mayor Max Cash convened City Council in regular monthly session on the evening of June 8 with all council members and City Administrator Becki Hood present. Minutes from the May 2009 meeting were approved as submitted.
In her report, City Administrator Hood introduced guest Teresa Chadwick, City Administrator of Cowpens. Hood […]

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By David Stephens
HOMETOWN NEWS
Graduation ceremonies on June 3, 2009, at Chesnee High School marked the transition into the next phase of life for 147 members of the senior class. Class Valedictorian was Brian Carl Lovovico Nuemann and Salutatorian was Rebecca Nicole Dedmond. Diplomas were presented by District Two School Superintendent Dr. Scott […]

By Leon G. Russ
HOMETOWN NEWS
Zach Bonner is an 11-year old Tampa native with bright red hair who would stand out in any crowd.  However when you learn about the boy and his numerous charitable endeavors you realize his hair coloring is the least of the reasons that this most special child would stand out among […]

By  David Stephens
HOMETOWN NEWS
The School District Two Board of Trustees convened in monthly session on May 12 with nine of ten trustees and the district superintendent in attendance. Following approval of minutes from the April 2009 meeting Public Relations Director Rhonda Henderson announced recognition for two groups. First recognized were District Two students who have […]

By  David Stephens
HOMETOWN NEWS
Forty minutes after the Chesnee Eagles had won the 2A Upper State baseball title, family, fans, and friends still lingered at Dean Jones Baseball Stadium mingling with the coaches and players, showing their appreciation for a job well done. Chesnee last brought a state baseball championship to the town in 1988 and […]

By Leon G. Russ
Hometown News
Geordy Johnson and the folks at the Spartanburg Arts Partnership and the Chapman Cultural Center worked hard to pull off a big surprise for his mother and father, Susu and George Dean Johnson, on a rainy Wednesday evening last week.
It was a year to the day that Geordy had moved into […]

By Jay King
HOMETOWN NEWS
When most people think of service dogs, they tend to either think of guide dogs who help the blind or police canines who search for drugs or fugitives, but there is another class of service dogs who perform an equally vital role but who generally remain in the background.
It will likely come […]

By  David Stephens
HOMETOWN NEWS
The School District Two School Board of Trustees met in regular session on April 14 with Vice Chair Joyce Wright presiding with nine trustees and Superintendent Dr. Scott Mercer in attendance. Prior to the meeting entertainment was provided by members of the Boiling Springs High School chorus under the direction of Dennis […]

By Jay King
HOMETOWN NEWS
As administrative captain at the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office, Mark Barry is living a childhood dream of serving in law enforcement but says he never would have envisioned himself where he is now.
As the son of a career FBI agent, Barry says that from an early age he wanted to become a […]