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On Nov. 30, Chesnee native Stephen Twitty was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in the U.S. Army. Twitty is the Chief of Staff of  Third Army U.S. Army Central. Although he hasn’t lived in Chesnee since 1981, when he graduated high school, he still considers the small town his home.

“Make no mistake about […]

The marking of a new year began in ancient Babylon over 4000 years ago. Because of a different calendar system used then, the actual New Year started with the New Moon, which was followed by the first day of spring in March. In that time New Year’s celebrations transpired over 11 days with each day […]

Shopping carts filled with children pushed by men in blue rolled down the aisles of the Wal-Mart on Spartanburg’s eastside on Wednesday,  December 16 as the 12th Shop with a Cop event once again made a Merry Christmas possible for families who had been touched by crime this past year.

Marla Drummond is a Victim Specialist […]

It looked like a typical Saturday morning at the Head & Shoulders Knees & Toes salon, located at the corner of Reidville Rd. and Anderson Mill Rd. behind the Rite Aid in West Oak Plaza.  

All the stylists’ chairs were filled and they were busy cutting hair. Waiting customers were found lounging in the chairs reading […]

A local business is helping to make sure area children are provided with toys this Christmas as part of the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program.

Dr. Jeremy Wills of Inman Family Chiropractic is collecting toys through December 18 in an effort to help provide Christmas gifts for those less fortunate.

For the rest of the […]

By Sgt. 1st Class Duane M. Brown Third Army/ARCENT PAO

 
Disciplined and dedicated warrior. Caring father and Family man. A man with many facets, but one mission: to lead.
The Chief of Staff of Third Army U.S. Army Central, Col. Stephen M. Twitty, will be promoted to brigadier general Nov. 30. His path to the highest […]

By  David Stephens
HOMETOWN NEWS
Following the dedication of new facilities at Chesnee High School on November 11, 2009, the District Two Board of Trustees met in regular monthly session in the school’s media center. District Superintendent Dr. Scott Mercer and all trustees except Don McKinney were in attendance. Leading off the department presentations was Dr. Quincie […]

By Leon G. Russ
HOMETOWN NEWS
Dwight Drake, a Democratic candidate for governor, spoke to about 30 Democrats at the Spartanburg County Democratic Party Luncheon on Monday at the Golden Corral on Spartanburg’s west side.
Drake touted his experience, his commitment to acting as a recruiter for businesses to the state, a focus on early childhood education and […]

By Leon G. Russ
HOMETOWN NEWS
For the 22nd consecutive year Spartanburg County community organizations and individuals have joined together to form “Feed the Community” to provide Thanksgiving meals to the hungry in Spartanburg County.
At a press conference at the Red Lobster restaurant on Spartanburg’s Westside,  Spartanburg City Councilwoman Linda Dogan said “Feed the Community” expects to […]

By Leon G. Russ
HOMETOWN NEWS
The Spartanburg League of Women Voters held a candidate forum Monday night at the Spartanburg County Public Library headquarters building.
The forum featured the two mayoral candidates, City Councilman and small business owner Junie White and self-employed salesman Mike Fowler.
It also featured Thomas Belenchia and Cate Ryba who are running for City […]