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By David Stephens
Hometown News
Chesnee Mayor Max Cash convened city council in an announced special session on March 31 with all members present except Councilwoman Verhonda Crawford. Upon an approved motion the council approved the following requests for hospitality funds for various events.
-Councilman Bruce Mahaffey motioned to approve $800 dollars in support of the Paws for […]
Continued… Chesnee Council approves Hospitality Funds requests
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Cordeau reveals area ranked #2 in economic development
Photo by Leon G. Russ
Southwest Airlines flight attendant Shelda Clinksdales applauds the airlines partnership with Spartanburg during the tree planting ceremony.
By Leon G. Russ
Hometown News
In celebration of Southwest Air’s beginning service on Sunday March 13 company employees and City of Spartanburg employees and residents joined forces to plant […]
Continued… Southwest Air plants roots in Spartanburg
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Chesnee sewer plant manager Barry Stapleton updates City Council on maintenance at the plant and a computerized tracking system designed to save money by keeping maintenance current.
Photo and Story by David Stephens
Chesnee Mayor Max Cash convened City Council in monthly session on February 14 with all council members present. City employee Joyce Dawkins was present […]
Continued… Chesnee Council approves replacing aging phone system
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David Stephens, Hometown News On Feb. 8, District Two school board chairperson Connie Smith convened the trustees in monthly session with Superintendent Dr. Scott Mercer and all trustees except Craig Sims present.
Following approval of the agenda and January minutes Public Affairs Director Rhonda Henderson presented several awards including Patriot Pen essay winners, an athletic recognition, and the superintendent’s writing […]
Continued… District Two transfer policy modified
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By David Stephens
Hometown News
Chesnee Police Chief Scott Smith has announced his resignation from the Chesnee Police Department to be effective Friday, February 11, 2011. On February 3, 2011, Mayor Max Cash convened the city council with all members present, in special session to consider that resignation. After a brief 18 minute executive session council came […]
Continued… Chesnee police chief resigns
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By David Stephens
Hometown News
Photo by David Stephens
Occupational Therapist Kelli Lowrimore shows some of the modern appliances in the utility room area of the learning lab.
In accordance with federal law, students with learning disabilities turning 13 must have general transition goals in their individual education plan and at 16 years old that must include a specific […]
Continued… Life Skills Lab is a valuable tool for the learning disabled
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The Mary Black Foundation has announced the election of A. Tony Fisher to a four-year term as a Trustee beginning January 1.
Fisher, the City of Spartanburg’s Director of Public Safety, received a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Maryland. He began his law enforcement career as an officer in the Montgomery […]
Continued… Fisher named Mary Black Foundation Trustee
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Roger Milliken passes at age 95
By Leon G. Russ
Hometown News
Roger Milliken was at ease whether he was walking from his Converse Heights home to The Skillet for breakfast to dine next to an average Joe or whether he was walking through the Rose Garden on his way to dinner with the country’s president.
He was […]
Continued… Spartanburg Giant Left Lasting Mark
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For Sheriff’s Office investigator “it’s all about making it right”
By Jay King
HOMETOWN NEWS
Lorin Williams’ attitude about winning the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office T.M. Floyd Justice Award is in many ways typical of the outlook of his fellow investigators with the violent crimes unit.
“It’s definitely an honor,” Williams said. “It’s nothing that I’ve done myself. It’s […]
Continued… Williams humbled by T.M. Floyd Justice Award
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By David Stephens
Hometown News
Chesnee Mayor Max Cash convened city council in monthly session on December 13 with all council members present.
After minutes from the November meeting were approved the Mayor opened the floor to public comment.
Alfred Dawkins thanked the mayor and council for the Christmas decorations in town and said he had heard […]
Continued… Chesnee Council approves new computers
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