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Table of Contents

32 sports and recreation

35 JD motorsports

38 cherokee county is proud ofits healthcare

41 specialty care—diabetes management

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16 arts and culture

22 live music is where it’s at

Arts & Culture

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history & heritAge

08 the cherokee county story

12 limestone college: a community pillar

08 26 cherokee county offers a

lifetime of learning

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Cherokee County was the scene of commerce long before the first european

settlers ventured into this magnificent area. Paths once used by native American

traders as they traveled from the mountains to the sea literally crossed in the heart

of present day gaffney. the Cherokee, Catawba and Creek tribes all used these first

roads as they hunted and traded in the area we now call home.

Fast forward to the revolutionary War period when economic development took

the form of saw-mills, grist mills, gun shops and iron foundries. over the next 250

years, these industries evolved into today’s retailers, restaurants, business services

and manufacturing facilities.

in 1947, area business leaders saw a need for concerted economic development

and formed what is now the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce. the mission

then, as today, was the support of business, industry and community. the past 63

years have witnessed tremendous changes in the county’s downtown districts,

manufacturing and technology. But the Chamber has remained constant in its

advocacy of our free-enterprise system.

the workings of the Chamber’s economic development efforts are varied and far

reaching. From an initial phone conversation with an interested entrepreneur to the

culminating ribbon cutting ceremony for the new business, the Cherokee County

Chamber assists many businesses, both large and small, in the fulfillment of the

American dream.

so exactly what is the Chamber and how does it perform its role in economic

development? First and foremost, the Chamber is information central. Phone calls

and e-mails from potential businesses, existing businesses, small retailers, non-

profits, residents and tourists pour in on a daily basis. the Chamber staff answers

those inquiries when possible, and, when an easy response is not possible, refers

the inquirer to the proper entity for answers. staff stay connected with membership

through regular contacts and weekly e-blasts to business and legislative leaders

and members.

the Chamber is a facilitator. it arranges meetings, workshops and networking

opportunities in an effort to bring the region’s business leaders, government officials,

entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations together in formats that promote

discussion and brainstorming opportunities. Participants identify the needs of

the business community; establish committees to research those needs; make

recommendations as a result of the studies; and put solutions into place. Workforce

education, a major component of economic development, is one such need that is

currently being addressed as a result of Chamber coordination and involvement.

the Chamber is a promoter of tourism. it distributes brochures, maps, and

information regarding the area’s attractions, accommodations and history. it actively

markets to those outside the region and supports local groups and businesses that

stand to benefit from tourist dollars. the Chamber promotes the area’s festivals,

parks, museums and visitors centers. the Chamber recognizes that tourism is the

no. 1 industry in the state of south Carolina and is proactive in ensuring the area

benefits economically from out-of-town visitors.

Perhaps the most important economic development role of the Chamber of

A Positive Crossroads for Economic DevelopmentkAylA roBBs, exeCutive DireCtor

Commerce is that of encourager. As an

encourager, the Chamber welcomes

new businesses and makes the area

aware of its goods or services available.

it encourages expansion of existing

businesses; it invites entrepreneurs

to buy downtown buildings and

pursue their passions; it encourages

volunteers and non-profits to provide for

community needs; it encourages elected

officials to support business friendly

legislation that allows positive growth;

and it encourages people to relocate

their families to Cherokee County.

Collectively, the Cherokee County

Chamber of Commerce encourages

the economic issues that result in true

quality of life.

the commerce that began centuries

ago with our county’s namesake, the

Cherokee, will continue, although in new

ways. the Cherokee County Chamber

of Commerce remains committed to

supporting those developing enterprises.

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history & heritage

History and Heritage: Th e Cherokee County StorylynDA rAMAge

located in south Carolina’s Upstate Region,

Cherokee County can proudly say that it

is deeply rooted in its history, culture and

natural resources. long before european

settlers came to the area, the Cherokee

nation and other native American tribes

inhabited the land. their hunting paths and

trading trails crossed the area and would

be some of the fi rst routes settlers would

use when they arrived. some of these paths

would eventually become major byways and

settlements would form at major crossroads.

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time through today. Many monuments

and statues throughout the area pay

tribute to the fallen and those who

have served with pride. the Cherokee

County veterans Museum, dedicated

in 1992, is a wonderful place to learn

more. Another keeper of the historic and

cultural heritage of our area can be found

at the Cherokee County history & Arts

Museum.4 the museum contains a blend

of artifact-based exhibits and displays;

it hosts art exhibits, book signing events

and community gatherings.

gaffney5, the county seat, was named

after Michael gaffney, a native of ireland,

who came to south Carolina as a young

man full of dreams and high hopes. in

1804, gaffney established a store here for

travelers, soon adding a lodging house

and tavern. each september, the city

celebrates her founder with an outdoor

party near the renovated gaffney cabin

home that is located in the heart of the

town. gaffney and some of his family

members are buried in the gaffney family

cemetery only a few blocks from the

center of town.

gaffney is located in one of the

nation’s primary transportation corridors,

situated along interstate 85 between

greenville and Charlotte, and close to

the mountains and beaches. in earlier

days, textiles were the dominant industry

and they led to a robust and thriving

local economy. As in many other small

towns across America dependent upon

a single industry, changing economics

have led to leaner times. And like other

communities, gaffney has worked hard

to re-identify itself. Part of this effort has

translated into the gaffney visitors Center

& Arts gallery, located in a treasured 1913

federal style building that was recently

renovated.

Another interesting vignette of history

involves the beginning of what is now

known as limestone College. limestone

springs, a natural mineral spring that

Cherokee County was formed from

existing counties in the upstate area;

initially, there was great opposition to

having a new county, but in 1897, voters

approved it and the county was proudly

named for the Cherokee indians who

once made their home here. today, the

City of gaffney, with a population of over

13,000, serves as the county seat; the

town of Blacksburg, just 15 miles to the

northeast, is the county’s second largest

incorporated area with a little over 2,000

in population.1

history is an important part of culture

for Cherokee County and there are three

national Park service units within the

county’s borders, all having significance

with the revolutionary War. Battles at

kings Mountain national Military Park in

october of 17802 and Cowpens national

Battlefield in January of 17813 were both

important turning points during the war.

the overmountain victory national

historic trail commemorates the route

patriot soldiers and volunteers used

to reach the area to fight against the

British. these defining battles drove the

British back north into virginia where

they would surrender at yorktown and

ultimately lose the war.

it was also during the revolutionary

War that the area became well-known as

the iron District (now the old iron District).

iron mining had been important locally

for many years; early settlers obtained

large land tracts with the discovery of

iron ore. this prompted acquisition of

large timber tracts to ensure an adequate

supply of charcoal for the furnaces used

to produce iron. Many of these operations

were located along the Broad river.

second-tier industries such as flour mills,

foundries, gun shops and other industries

developed during this period as well.

While the revolutionary War battles

here played a significant “crossroads” role

in Cherokee County’s history, its native

sons and daughters have played a role in

our country’s fight for freedom from that

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many thought had healing powers, first became a popular retreat for low country

planters in the early 1800s. By the 1840s a large hotel and a number of cottages had

been built at the springs. in his book, The Mind of the South, north Carolina writer W.

J. Cash describes planters from the low Country arriving in their handsome carriages,

bringing their families and trusted servants to enjoy the spa and social life. sadly,

the spa met hard times and the hotel was forced to close in 1845. Dr. thomas Curtis

bought the property from the Bank of the state of south Carolina for $10,000, and

in november of 1845, opened a female high school. over time, the school grew and

eventually became the college that still stands today. (Please see more in the Limestone

College sidebar.)

the town of Blacksburg, just a few miles to the northeast of gaffney, has its own

unique history. large amounts of iron were found in Cherokee County, and many

came to the area in hopes of making their fortune, including three brothers, thomas

Black, W. C. Black and Dr. John Black. Dr. John Black was instrumental in bringing

the railroad through the area, leading to further growth. Black station, as the town

was originally known, became a wealthy one and was the first in the upstate to install

electric street lights. the city was incorporated in 1888 as Blacksburg and still proudly

claims the nickname of iron City.

Cherokee County at one time was mainly agricultural and cotton was the major

crop, supporting the textile industry once so dominant in the area. Agriculture remains

an important part of the local economy with fruit production; peaches are now the

county’s largest agricultural crop. each July, the county holds the Peach Festival, a

3-day festival noted as one of the top 20 southeast tourist Attractions for the month.

other industries such as the timken Company and nestle Prepared Foods are

thriving, and new ones are coming, making the county’s economy a more diversified

one. the south Carolina Department of Commerce and Cherokee County announced

during 2010 that a $14 million quarry near Blacksburg would begin operations during

2011 and that snak time Foods would expand and invest another $1 million in the

county. these two announcements alone represent more than 100 new jobs for the

county and are indicative of the efforts of county economic development leaders to

grow business in the area.

gaffney mayor henry Jolly notes such developments will play a major role in the

county’s future history. “Our future is bright because we are located along the ‘Golden

Corridor’ of I-85, proving again that the real estate adage of ‘location, location, location’

really does apply.”

But history and heritage do not happen in a vacuum; it takes the dreams and

aspirations of people to make them come true. in addition to economic development,

the county prides itself on community development as well, from recreation and

education to sports and faith. All of these intersect to make a community whole.

Cherokee County, which has played a vital part in shaping American history and

the upstate of south Carolina, stands at a crossroads. it has a long, proud history which

will always be important. however, today, it also looks forward to creating a place of

community and work that will become the new history of tomorrow!

1 www.cherokeecountysc.com

2 www.nps.gov/kimo

3 www.nps.gov/cowp

4 www.cherokeecountyhistory.org

5 www.getintogaffney-sc.com

Cherokee County stands at a crossroads. It has a long, proud history which will always be important. However, today, it also looks forward to creating a place of community and work that will become the new history of tomorrow!

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Get Into

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Gaffney Visitors Center & Art Gallery210 West Frederick Street

864.487.6244Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Into Arts?Into History?

Into Shopping?Into Community?

Visit a Revolutionary War Site.Take a tour.

View an exhibit.Attend the theatre.

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Gaffney Visitors Center & Art Gallery

Limestone College: A Community PillarlynDA rAMAge

Limestone College1 established in 1845

by Dr. thomas Curtis, is a private four-year

liberal arts college located in Gaff ney,

s.C. Dr. Curtis, a renowned scholar from

england, came to america with plans

to establish a school to educate young

women. after 12 years of searching for a

suitable location for his educational vision,

he learned of a hotel site at Limestone

springs in the upstate of south Carolina

from the state’s governor. In the fall of

1845, the Limestone springs female high

school opened its doors.

the school soon became known as

Limestone College, and like most small

liberal arts institutions, it has seen its ups

and downs through the years, but has

bounced back with more pride than ever.

from being the fi rst women's college

in south Carolina, Limestone College

became fully coeducational in the 1960s.

It is the third oldest college in south

Carolina, and many of the buildings and

the Limestone Quarry Lake are on the

National register of historic places.

the school nurtures and supports

ethical Christian ideals. It also off ers

personal and professional growth to

individuals who otherwise might not be

able to acquire a higher education. for

the past four years, the scholars, Dollars

& Chocolates fundraiser has enabled the

college to give a $1,500 scholarship to

each Cherokee County student attending

Limestone's day program. Local residents

and businesses support this event and it

represents just one of the ways that the

college and communities of Cherokee

County work together as a team.

Limestone has been a pioneer in

providing educational opportunities for

working adults wanting to complete a

baccalaureate degree. the college’s Block

program, established in 1976, initiated off -

campus classes throughout south Carolina

for such students. In 1997, the college

began off ering its Internet based Virtual

Campus program, once again providing

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educational opportunities through

academic leadership.

although the college takes gratification

in its past, it looks forward to the future

with great anticipation. the winnie

Davis hall of history (circa 1904), the

centerpiece building of the Limestone

College campus, was recently renovated.

this classic, Gothic revival style building,

with double staircases and ornate, arched

windows, is now home to the Limestone

College museum and art Gallery in

addition to continuing to serve the history

classes taught there.

In anticipation of student housing

needs, a new residence hall for almost

100 students is slated for completion

in 2011. the brick building’s design will

complement existing campus structures.

further evidence of the college’s

vision for the future is the largest capital

campaign in the institution’s history.

“today's Needs ...tomorrow's Dreams,”

a $12-million campaign for academics

and athletics is just now in the kick-off

stages. a $6-million library renovation plan

projects a library that will serve the growth

of students for up to 40 years. It will more

than double the current size of the library

and will include math labs, computer labs,

curriculum and writing labs, study rooms

and a cafe.

athletics is an important part of

Limestone campus life. more than 50

percent of the college’s day students play

in the Division ll sports offered to men and

women. some $4.8 million of the money

raised during the capital campaign is

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earmarked for athletic facilities and needs,

including locker rooms, a softball and

baseball stadium complex, and a lacrosse/

soccer complex.

“Limestone College has been the

regional center of educational and

cultural activity for Cherokee county since

1845,” says Dr. walt Griffin, its president.

“Historically, the college has planned its

programs to help meets the needs of the

local community, establishing patterns of

cooperation and mutual support which

continue today.”

Limestone has stayed on the cutting

edge of education since its beginning.

It upholds high academic standards and

instills them in the students who carry

these traits with them as they leave the

college and enter the working world. they

leave knowing they can make a difference

in the world with hard work, integrity and a

sense of belonging.

1 www.limestone.edu

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arts & Culture

Arts and CultureJosh P. Crotzer

the uninitiated outsider may scoff at

the thought of Cherokee County having

a rich and vibrant art and music scene.

But that scoffer would only need to visit

downtown gaffney, attend a local festival

or just check the latest local calendar to

see that this community is a cultural hidden

gem. in recent years, however, this jewel

has been buffed, shined and put on display

for all to see.

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Championing the cause of the arts has

been CAvA, the Cherokee Association of

visual Artists. Made up of an ever-growing

and passionate group of local artists from

every medium, CAvA has rejuvenated

the local art scene and brought it into the

day-to-day life of our community. these

artists not only create beautiful works of

art for us to enjoy, but also promote art

education, provide lessons and sponsor

exhibits.

CAvA, once located on gaffney’s

Main street, has moved a few blocks to a

new home. the city recently completed

renovations to one of the town’s oldest

public buildings, commonly known

as “the old post office.” the grand

building headquarters CAvA, the visitors

information Center and an art gallery.

in April and May of 2011, that gallery

enjoys the distinction of being the

first in south Carolina to show New

Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots

Music. this community has been chosen

by the humanities Council of south

Carolina to host the smithsonian

institution traveling exhibition as part

of the Museum on Main street project,

which brings exhibitions and programs

to rural cultural organizations. through

a selection of photographs, recordings,

instruments, lyrics and artist profiles,

New Harmonies: Celebrating American

Roots Music explores the distinct cultural

identities of American roots music forms.

the new visitors Center isn’t the only

gallery in town. the Cherokee County

history & Arts Museum displays works

from past and present. Maintained by

the Cherokee historical & Preservation

society and located in the county’s oldest

standing school building, the museum is

also home to an annual pottery festival

that brings in potters from all over

the southeast.

Just as strong a cultural contributor

as the visual arts is the community’s

performing arts. there is rarely a week

when there is not an evening of theater,

dance or live music performance.

the gaffney little theatre has long

been the center stage for drama, comedy,

musicals and children’s shows. the glt’s

goal is to stimulate interest in art, music,

literature and drama for the enjoyment

and entertainment of the entire county.

A gaffney little theatre production is

usually a community-involved event that

the entire family can enjoy.

the limestone College theatre

Department, which often partners with

glt for larger shows, has become a

prominent player in local theater. From

simple student-directed one-acts to

fabulous, grandiose musicals, there is

usually a production for every theatrical taste.

having long called the 975-seat Fullerton

Auditorium their exclusive home, limestone

now holds shows for smaller audiences in

a quaint theater at the new limestone

Center.

the College also provides the

community with angelic voices and

beautiful melodies — thanks to its well-

respected music department. limestone

students and faculty hold seasonal

concerts in Fullerton Auditorium. their

choirs and chamber orchestras take

full advantage of the facility known as

one of the finest performance centers

in the southeast. the limestone show

Choir and Men’s ensemble also perform

at various events throughout the

community.

Fullerton is also the site for Cherokee

County Arts Council events. the

Arts Council is a joint effort between

limestone College and Cherokee County

that provides quality cultural programs to

the community, like Broadway reviews,

dance troupes and well-known soloists. 

in 2010, limestone debuted its latest

cultural contribution, the limestone

Community Music school, which offers

private lessons in the areas of piano,

voice, guitar, strings, woodwinds, brass

and percussion to students of all ages

and abilities. the department also hosts

a young Artist Competition and a high

school honor Band Clinic.

Also in the area of artistic instruction

is southern Dance Academy. the school

built a reputation for excellence for a

generation as Julia’s Dance Company.

even with the new name, the school still

provides dance training to kids, teenagers

and adults with a focus on forming

character, strength, opportunity and the

ability to express oneself in a unique way. 

of course, not all our entertainment is

of the high-brow ilk. sometimes we like

the nitty-gritty of electric guitars blaring

from big speakers to outdoor crowds.

that’s exactly the kind of thing Cherokee

County’s booming live music scene

brings nearly every weekend.

one of the biggest catalysts for

the emergence of more live, intimate

performances is local restaurateur David

“shag” stepp, who owns Daddy Joe’s

Beach house BBQ & grill. Always a music

lover and a harmonica player himself,

stepp began serving a combo platter of

ribs and rock ‘n roll several years ago. his

restaurant’s front porch has been packed

with people simultaneously ordering

off the menu and requesting songs ever

since.

the gaffney visitors Center’s popular

series, Shindig at the Cabin, brings bands

from every genre to perform next to the

historic Michael gaffney Cabin. there,

attendees set up chairs on the lawn of the

gaffney Fire Department or shake a leg

right on Main street.

if the Shindig doesn’t give you your fill

of rock n’ roll, blues or country, you can

head across the street to the Capri. the

converted movie theatre is now one of

the premiere small music venues in the

area. While maintaining its movie theatre

style design, the Capri gives music

lovers a unique viewing and listening

experience. the Capri also welcomes

stand-up comedians each week, another

new addition to the community’s cultural

landscape.

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2011SC Peach Festival

July 14-16 • Gaffney, SC

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While the Capri’s projector runs only on rare occasions, Cherokee

County now has the multiplex for which it pined for years. not only does the

gaffney entertainment Center have 10 cinemas showing current releases,

it also has an arcade, bowling alley and sports bar. other spots to watch

films include the Cherokee County Public library and Cherokee County

history & Arts Museum.

For a good laugh, you can’t get much better than “the funniest man in America,”

James gregory. this iconic comedian has been the centerpiece of Broad river

electric Cooperative’s hilarity for Charity benefit show for the past two years. the

annual event fills the cooperative’s auditorium and raises money for local causes each

February. the event isn’t the only one to occupy Broad river electric Auditorium; the

facility dubbed “the gaffney Civic Center” hosts performance and speaking events

nearly every month. Cindy McFadden, a community volunteer, notes the wide array

of entertainment options in Cherokee County. “For a community this size, we are rich

in options for cultural activities. If you can’t find anything to do here, you’re not looking

hard enough!”

helping others is one of the best ways this community comes together. there are

numerous civic organizations throughout the county that not only reach out to those

in need but also are wonderful at advocating their causes to others. they’re also not

too bad at putting on entertaining charity events such as Meals on Wheels’ annual

luau, the Masquerade Ball for the March of Dimes, habitat for humanity’s Poker run

and the American red Cross’s taste of Cherokee.

Perhaps the largest and most successful charity event in the county is the American

Cancer society’s relay for life. held adjacent to the timken Plant at one of the few

relay-dedicated tracks in the nation, the fundraiser has been best-in-the-nation (per

capita) for the past two years, raising over $542,000 total during the run. relay for life

not only celebrates cancer survivors and remembers those lost to the disease, but also

provides food and entertainment to the thousands that participate each spring.

you don’t have to go to festivals to enjoy good food, however. Diners and

restaurants throughout the county offer cuisine for any tongue. harold’s has been an

anchor in downtown gaffney since the 1940s but was introduced to outsiders a few

years ago when the diner and its chili-burgers were featured on the Food network’s

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives television show.

in recent years, more locally-owned eateries have populated downtown gaffney

like stick’s Bar & grill, logan street hotdogs, trackside Diner and the newest addition,

sake grill. sake grill is also the latest in a growing selection of Asian cuisine that

includes hong-kong express, king Buffet and All About Asian.

there are plenty of other international flavors. the Aegean and the house Pizza

both offer greek and italian foods and Bronco’s, la Fogata, and santiago’s yield

Mexican menus. For more Americana cuisine, like barbecue and burgers, there is the

aforementioned Daddy Joe’s, varsity square and highway 11 restaurant.

Four popular steakhouses straddle Cherokee County. All the locals know family-

owned kelly’s steakhouse in Blacksburg serves some of the best cuts around, and

outback steakhouse’s Australian filets are beloved nationwide, as are sagebrush’s

Western-style platters. Carolina Café had so many trekking down highway 11 to their

location in nearby Chesnee, the owners moved to a bigger place closer to gaffney.

no selection of southern foods is complete without fried seafood, just like what

you can get at Crystal sea Fish Camp and Bailey’s Fish Camp in Blacksburg and the

Colonial and Craig’s Fish shak in gaffney. For fish of the cook-it-yourself, fresh variety

there is Webster’s seafood.

Whether it be food for the stomach, for the soul, or for the spirit, Cherokee County can fill and satisfy the most discretionary tastes.

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“What we tapped into was the huge amount of musicians that don't play professionally but are very talented and would love the opportunity to sit in a welcoming jam session.”

amongst the hustle and bustle of Gaffney’s main commercial drag, floyd Baker

Boulevard, is a laid back scene. It’s the patio at Daddy Joe’s Beach house BBQ & Grill,

and tonight it’s overflowing with the sounds of a single acoustic guitar, the vocals of its

skilled player, and the people listening to him.

It is a highly frequented site, especially on a thursday night, although the music

changes weekly in regards to both performers and genres. But it’s always entertaining

and appreciated by the locals.

the man that can take much of the credit for this local music scene is David “shag”

stepp, a Gaffney born-and-raised restaurateur who was one of the first to add live

performers to his menu. he began the practice at his first eatery over 20 years ago.

“I’ve always felt it was important to support live music,” says stepp. “We’ve

incorporated it weekly at the restaurants since 1989 with the original Ichabod's. Only in

the past few years has it taken the shape it has today with The Patio Sessions we host at

Daddy Joe's.”

he says the weekly feature not only brings in diners, but musicians as well.

“What we tapped into was the huge amount of musicians that don't play

professionally but are very talented and would love the opportunity to sit in a welcoming

jam session,” stepp explains. “That created an atmosphere that encourages musicians of

all levels to play together for some of the best live music you'll see anywhere.”

seeds that were planted at the patio sessions have grown into a booming live music

scene. many of those sessions and impromptu musical gatherings have manifested into

other, more official live performances that scatter the community at places like the

Capri, shindig at the Cabin, the twisted spur and other venues.

stepp can be included in that mix. a harmonica player, he frequently joins in on the

jam sessions and is now a member of a budding blues band, Back alley Blue, which

tours the upstate. “I got tired of watching everyone else have so much fun and decided,

after all these years, to learn to play the blues,” stepp says with a smile.

Live Music is Where it’s AtJosh P. Crotzer

david “shag” stepp,

Restaurateur and Musician

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Education

Cherokee County Offers a Lifetime of LearningeriC lAWson

Cherokee County is an idyllic place to raise a family. nestled in

the picturesque upstate region of south Carolina, the county is

the gateway to outstanding educational opportunities for everyone

through its comprehensive preschool and beyond schools (public

and private), adult education and its collegiate offerings from the

two colleges located within its borders. An additional six colleges

can be found in neighboring spartanburg County.

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PrEsChool, Primary and sECondary EduCaTional oPPorTuniTiEs

like all counties in south Carolina, Cherokee provides a comprehensive First

steps program designed for children up to 5 years of age. understanding the fact that

85 percent of a child’s brain is developed in the first five years of life, First steps is a

government-funded initiative devoted to preparing children to enter school healthy

and ready to learn. Cherokee County First steps addresses this challenge through five

focus areas: strengthening families, improving child health and well-being, increasing

the quality of child care, furthering early education opportunities, and helping rising

kindergartners transition to school.

Cherokee County is home to 13 elementary schools (12 public, one private), five

middle schools (four public, one private), and two public high schools. the Cherokee

County school District itself is fully accredited by the southern Association of Colleges

and schools. the accreditation process is grounded upon integrity, thoughtful

and principled judgment, and a commitment to truth. the process also serves as

an assessment of a system’s effectiveness in the fulfillment of its mission and its

continuing efforts to enhance the overall quality of the student experience.

the local school system has embraced a philosophy that educational progress

and the promise of tomorrow are tied to technology. As a result, student learning

experiences are enhanced by the access to, and interaction with, technology. these

learning experiences are leveraged through the integration of such techniques and

tools as interactive boards, iPods, virtual field trips and distance learning courses.

Additionally, in an effort to introduce elementary and middle school students

to the goals of a collegiate education, students at nearby limestone College have

tutoring partnerships with elementary schools for even more educational attention.

As the saying goes, results speak for themselves. in 2009 alone:

• Cherokee County school District students earned $8.8 million in scholarships;

• Forty students were named south Carolina Junior scholars;

• Forty-four teachers were national Board certified; and

• had students named Commended student by the national Merit scholarship

Program and outstanding Participant in the national Achievement scholarship

Program.

through a variety of programs, technologies and experiences, students within

Cherokee are challenged not just to succeed but also to thrive in their educational

pursuits.

adulT and CommuniTy EduCaTion

through the Cherokee County school District, a number of critical educational

resources are available via the Adult & Community education program. By leveraging

key partnerships with area employers and governmental agencies, the program

provides leadership training, services and educational opportunities through a variety

of methods that assist adults with special needs to develop the skills and knowledge

necessary to achieve their personal educational goals. included in the program is

assistance with:

• obtainment of high school diploma and geD (including basic skills

needed for geD);

• employment preparation;

• english as a second language;

• Family literacy; and

• Computer skills courses.

ThE CollEgiaTE ExPEriEnCE

According to Dr. ed taylor,

superintendent of schools for Cherokee

County, “education is a critical key to

success in any community and Cherokee

County is no exception. It is now critical

that we prepare our students for a lifetime

of learning. Most jobs will be short-lived

and retraining will be necessary ever

few years.”

education officials also recognize

the importance of continuous learning.

Dr. taylor notes that “the majority of our

workforce will need education beyond

high school; therefore, we must continue

to strive to not only educate our children

but to instill in them a desire to continue

their education.”

Despite its relatively small population,

Cherokee County has two outstanding

educational venues for students wishing

to continue their academic experience.

one of these is limestone College, a

four-year, liberal arts institution offering

bachelor of arts, science, and social work

degrees, as well as associate degrees

through traditional and non-traditional

educational opportunities. limestone’s

innovative programs, diverse curriculum

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Cherokee County School District continues to strive for excellence in education. Our students, faculty, staff, administration, and board members have worked together for a common goal by offering quality public education for all students in Cherokee County. The district’s goal of excellence continues to be the number one priority and is evident, based on the following accomplishmwents:

• Northwest Elementary and Cherokee Technology Center were recognized as Palmetto Gold Schools for their outstanding achievement in 2009.

• Draytonville Elementary was recognized as a Palmetto Silver School for growth in Achievement.

• Blacksburg High and Gaffney High earned Palmetto Silver awards for growth in On-time Graduation Rate

• In the spring of 2010, the Cherokee County School District awarded 525 diplomas to seniors

• The Class of 2010 was awarded approximately $8.7 million dollars in scholarships

• 35 middle school students were named South Carolina Junior Scholars

• B. D. Lee Elementary was recognized as a School of Character

• Cherokee Technology Center inducted 24 students into the National Technical Honor Society

• Mary Bramlett Elementary earned the Red Carpet Award

• Gaffney High School Air Force Junior ROTC received the Distinguished Unit Award for Merit for academic year 2009-2010

• Gaffney High School Boys’ Basketball Team won the state 4-A championship for the fourth time since 2003

• Limestone-Central Elementary Montessori students collected $1,000 for the American Red Cross to assist earthquake victims in Haiti

• 45 teachers are National Board Certified

• An Arts Expo is held in the spring and students who are talented in Fine Arts are recognized.

Cherokee County School District2009-2010

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and nurturing environment make

personal and professional growth

attainable for individuals who may find

access to higher education difficult.

While the majority of its students hail

from the southeastern united states,

an increasing number of students from

elsewhere in the country and throughout

the world are deciding that the

limestone experience is right for them.

limestone is the largest regionally

accredited private college in south

Carolina; even so, the college is committed

to maintaining a low 12:1 student-to-

teacher ratio to ensure that professors

can serve as mentors both in and out of

the classroom.

students excel not only in the

classroom (in 2010, 10 percent of the

student body was enrolled in the college’s

honors program), but also on the field.

Competing in Conference Carolinas,

limestone offers 11 sports for both men

and women. in 2010 limestone teams

had several notable accomplishments,

including:

• Men’s lacrosse team advanced to

nCAA semi-finals;

• Women’s lacrosse team advanced to

nCAA quarter-finals;

• Men’s lacrosse, women’s lacrosse

and softball teams earned regular

season conference championships;

• Men’s lacrosse, women’s lacrosse

and women’s track and field

earned conference tournament

championships; and

• two coaches (women’s lacrosse

and men’s and women’s tennis)

were named Conference Carolinas

Coaches of the year.

While the student population for the

traditional on-campus program hovers

around 850 annually, limestone’s

extended Campus program attracts older

students. Working professionals, military

personnel and others returning to college

to complete course work begun earlier in

their lives utilize the program for career

transition.

the extended Campus program offers

eight satellite campuses throughout

south Carolina and an internet program

that attracts students from nearly 30 states,

military personnel serving throughout

the world and students in europe and

the Pacific. the internet courses allow

students to take courses and complete

course work in a much more flexible

timetable than the traditional on-site

schedule.

A second collegiate opportunity

can be found at spartanburg County

Community College, which opened the

doors to its 62-acre Cherokee County

campus near interstate 85 and downtown

gaffney in 2007. the college offers a

full array of general education courses,

including mathematics, english, social

sciences, humanities, fine arts and natural

sciences. to ease the admissions process,

sCC has established its transitional

studies Department to offer courses to

enhance students’ academic abilities. it

even provides prerequisite courses in

biology, chemistry and algebra that may

be necessary for acceptance into sCC’s

curriculum programs.

the campus provides state-of-the-art

facilities for learning, including a 22,000

square-foot academic classroom

building, a stunning 2,000-square-

foot manufacturing training area, and,

through a partnership with Freightliner,

the only recreational vehicle training area

in the state.

Cherokee County provides residents

of all ages and all aspirations the

opportunity for a lifetime of learning.

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When The Timken Company wanted to establish their first bearing plant outside of Ohio 40 years ago, they chose

Cherokee County. Ever since, the relationship between the corporation and this community has flourished. Timken has

invested over $145.1 million in the plant and grown into one of the largest employers in the county. The skilled and

dedicated workforce has made Timken one of the top friction management and power transmission companies in the world.

The Timken Company Gaffney Bearing Plant covers 186 acres, and the facility is 660,000 square feet in size.

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Sports and RecreationJosh P. Crotzer

As in most small southern communities,

there tends to be only one sport in the minds

of many in Cherokee County. to say the least,

Friday nights here have special significance in

the fall. the food, fanfare and championship

football of both gaffney high school and

Blacksburg high school have been a part of

the fabric and identity of these communities

for generations. if you’re a visitor or a

transplant, your initiation into Cherokee

County begins with your first high school

football game. And it won’t be your last.

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however, often lost in the shadow

and smoke of king football are the diverse

and numerous sporting opportunities

available all year around, both for

spectators and participants.

gaffney high is known as the school

of Champions, not only because of its

16 state football titles, but also because

its basketball, baseball and softball teams

have all won championships in south

Carolina’s highest sports classification

over the last three years. Both local high

schools boast rich athletic histories and

are alma maters to current professionals

in the nFl and nBA.

For the past four decades, limestone

College has expanded its horizons in

the field of play and now is home to 23

intercollegiate sports. twenty years ago,

the saints brought Canada’s national sport

to the south. not hockey, but lacrosse.

this beautiful and fast-paced game has

won over locals who join alumni and

students for matches on sunny spring

afternoons at saints Field. limestone has

won two national championships and

numerous conference titles in the sport.

the college’s timken gymnasium

is also a popular spot for area basketball

fans, where the saints compete in the

nCAA Division ii Carolinas Conference.

limestone has also won team and

individual national championships

in wrestling, swimming and golf. the

baseball team plays its games in a unique

spot above the limestone quarry and

boasts two recent Major league Baseball

draftees.

of course, the only thing better

than watching sports is playing them.

Complexes and fields throughout the

county are home to various youth

sports. the Cherokee County recreation

Department provides children an

opportunity to discover the value of

competition and teamwork through

football, baseball, soccer and much more.

these facilities also play host to

national and regional tournaments that

bring competitors and their families

to the county each year. the Ford

Complex has hosted softball tournaments

throughout the spring and summer. the

newer Cherokee youth sports Complex

can accommodate four games at once,

and Fuller Field is like a miniature college

football stadium.

student-athletes and coaches from

limestone College are also active

participants in the athletic development

of our youth, hosting camps and clinics

in lacrosse, baseball, basketball and soccer

during their off-seasons.

Families can also enjoy the dozens

of parks throughout the county. Many,

like thompson Park in gaffney’s historic

district, are outfitted with safe playground

equipment where children can spin,

slide and climb while parents can feel

secure. others, like the recently erected

Johnny little Park, are more serene and

picturesque with beautiful fountains and

flowerbeds that entice passersby to stop

and rest.

While some like to stroll down the

lane, others like to roll down an alley.

there are two bowling alleys in Cherokee

County — Westlane Bowling, which has

been a part of the local sports landscape

for generations, and gaffney lanes at the

gaffney entertainment Center. Both are

great spots for parties, tournaments or

just a family outing.

Cherokee County’s rural landscape

offers plenty of opportunities for

outdoorsmen. lake Cherokee and lake

thickety are public waters that are great

for both the competitive and casual

fisherman. lake Welchel is owned and

operated by the gaffney Board of Public

Works, which offers permit-only angling.

the Broad river, which stretches across

Cherokee County, is well-known for its

fish density. there are also dozens of

private farm ponds into which lines are

cast and from which fish tales are spun.

Miles of land and forest here are ripe

for the hunter, and, because of that, deer

hunting and duck hunting are favorite

seasonal pastimes. it’s not just for the

locals, either. outdoorsmen come from

all over the Carolinas to take advantage of

the pristine land and plentiful game.

A sportsman’s community is not

complete without a local golf club, and

residents are fortunate to have a course

like Cherokee national, a recently rebuilt

18-hole private course that is the site for

dozens of tournaments annually.

Another community passion is

motorsports. Cherokee is located in the

heart of stock car country where Charlotte

Motor speedway is just over an hour

away, but race fans don’t need to leave

to hear the growl and rumble of engines

(Please see sidebar story). Cherokee

speedway is a legendary dirt track that

has a faithful saturday night following.

iron City Motorsports Park is a great place

to practice or race if you like to throttle a

bike or cart.

the newest fitness and recreation

facility in the community is the Cherokee

County yMCA. now located off highway

11, the yMCA features an outdoor fitness

track, high school regulation gymnasium,

large fitness rooms, locker rooms for

adults and youths, a multi-purpose room

and game room, nursery, sauna, steam

rooms and a whirlpool. Much of the

excitement about the new facility centers

on the 16,000-square-foot water park.

the yMCA also offers summer camps

with specialized programs.

While sport is a great way to bring

the community together, nothing

accomplishes the feat like the local

festivals. local residents are blessed with

a full calendar of day-long, weekend-

long, and week-long events.

the south Carolina Peach Festival

is likely the most well-known. the

community will enjoy the festival’s 35th

run in the summer of 2011. in the previous

34 festivals, Cherokee County has been

entertained by the biggest music stars,

eaten the best food (including a world-

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JD MotorsportsJosh P. Crotzer

How about a little sports trivia?

where is the closest NasCar car racing

team? spartanburg? No. rock hill? No.

how about right here in Cherokee County.

JD motorsports LLC, which competes

on the NasCar Nationwide circuit, is

located on Champion ferry road in

Gaffney. Owned and operated by two-time

Busch Grand National Champion crew

chief Johnny Davis, JD motorsports is a

homegrown racing enterprise that not

many realize is still at home.

“Johnny is known all over the racing

world,” says Vice president of marketing

tony priscaro, “But it’s been pretty quiet

here. We’re off the beaten path.”

Davis has been affiliated in NasCar

competition for over 27 Years. he began as

a crew member and fabricator for several

teams and went on to win a NasCar

Busch series Championship with Larry

pearson in 1987. In the early 1990s, Davis

record sized peach cobbler) and had the most fun at events like Peachfest and Peach

Beach. it’s no wonder it has been named one of the top 20 events by the southeast

tourism society. the festival encompasses a large portion of geography as sites

hosting events include downtown gaffney, the Chamber of Commerce, lake Welchel

and the town of Blacksburg.

the City of gaffney has a strong irish heritage as founder Michael gaffney was

from the emerald isle. since 2004, when it celebrated its bicentennial, the city has

put on irishfest each saint Patrick’s Day weekend in downtown. the green-themed

festivities include music, kids’ rides and homemade items.

Blacksburg has its own springtime celebration, the iron City Festival, sponsored

by the Blacksburg Business Association (BBA). With crafts, rides, artisans and

entertainment, the little town that once was a major player in the region’s iron industry

attracts visitors from across the Broad river and the state line to enjoy the happenings.

Many return for the BBA’s Fall Festival that includes a parade, hayrides, costumes and

beach music.

the “iron City” is also home to ed Brown’s famous championship rodeo. Cowpokes

come from all over to compete and watch bareback riding, saddle bronco riding, calf

roping, steer wrestling, ladies barrel racing, bull riding and other events at this full

championship rodeo.

of course, it’s not officially the holidays until the annual Christmas on limestone

celebration, a spirited gathering of businesses, organizations and citizens that begins

with the annual lighting of the city tree and doesn’t end until everyone has ridden

the horse and buggy, all the chestnuts have been open-fire-roasted, and santa’s knee

is sore.

there is so much to do here, it would almost cause you to forget there’s a game

Friday night. Almost.

opened a competition Go-Kart shop in

Blacksburg while also building NasCar

show Cars. he built the largest model

stock car in the u.s. "CarZILLa" was put on

display at the NasCar Café in Las Vegas.

Davis started JD motorsports eight

years ago, in part, to help develop the

budding racing career of his son Kertus.

the younger Davis would go on to have a

solid career on the Nationwide Circuit and

now is the shop foreman for his dad.

the lead driver for JD motorsports is

a well-known racer with a well-known

name. mike wallace, brother of rusty and

Kenny wallace, is a grizzled vet just like his

car owner, with over 200 races and $17

million in winnings to his credit to date.

together they have been a top-20 team,

finishing 18th in points in 2010. this type

of experience and success is why priscaro

calls JD motorsports “the best value in

sports marketing.”

“We have so much to offer (our

sponsors),” says priscaro. “What other

NASCAR team could give you the

opportunity to be showcased more?”

priscaro explains that while most teams

crowd metropolitan areas like Charlotte,

JD motorsports’ location in Gaffney allows

the team to promote its sponsors more

directly and at a more local and national

level, citing, for example, its willingness

to host tours with business partners and

associates.

JD motorsports is also committed to

reinvesting those sponsor dollars back

into the local economy. Gaffney-based

sign producer Image plus already provides

the decals for the team. the company

purchases a lot of its auto parts at

Cherokee auto supply, and the company

banks at palmetto Bank.

“NASCAR is the most expensive sport in

the world,” says priscaro. “We would love

for more of that money to come through

Cherokee County.”

there is nothing trivial about that.

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healthcare

Cherokee County is Proud of its HealthcarestePhAnie A. FrieDriCh

While a relatively small county in population, Cherokee

County provides a broad spectrum of healthcare services for

the community. Whether you have a little one on the way or a

grandparent in need of extra help, you are sure to find just what

you’re looking for in a location convenient to you. in addition to

having its own fully-accredited hospital with an excellent range

of medical services, Cherokee County offers a continuum of

care, including primary care facilities, adult day care, a health

department, mental health services, acute care services, and post

acute care services such as home care, hospice care, assisted living

and long term care.

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When most people think of healthcare,

they tend to think about hospitals as a

major component of service. upstate

Carolina Medical Center, located in

Cherokee County near downtown

gaffney, provides its communities with

a wide range of medical services, from

outpatient radiology and laboratory tests

to emergency, surgical and maternity

care. the 125-bed acute care hospital is

committed to creating an environment

focused on patients and their families.

As an affiliate of novant health, a

north Carolina - based, not-for-profit

healthcare system, upstate Carolina

Medical Center’s top priority is providing

high-quality care to its patients and their

families. upstate Carolina is nationally

accredited by the Joint Commission,

which is the healthcare equivalent of the

good housekeeping seal of Approval.

the hospital’s services range from

high-tech to high–touch. Board-certified

sub-specialty radiologists and registered

technologists utilize advanced imaging

technology, including Ct scan, Mri, digital

mammography and bone densitometry

for osteoporosis screening. the hospital’s

mammography department has earned

national accreditation from the American

College of radiology. the Women’s

Center offers a special, comfortable place

for patients and family to welcome a

new baby. the diabetes management

education program, recognized by the

American Diabetes Association, provides

individual appointments, small-group

classes, support groups and community

events. (Please see sidebar article.)

the emergency Department at

upstate Carolina Medical Center provides

care 24 hours a day; its highly trained

staff, including nationally board-certified

physicians and nurses, can treat a wide

range of injuries and illnesses. the

emergency Medical services (eMs) for

Cherokee County is also managed by

upstate Carolina Medical Center,

ensuring a seamless partnership between

emergency responders, transporters and

hospital staff.

upstate Carolina Medical Center offers

a number of specialty services, including

its Advanced healing Wound Center,

located in a dedicated facility near the

hospital. staff here treats children and

adults with chronic wounds. therapies

include advanced hyperbaric oxygen

therapy, which treats patients with

100 percent oxygen in a pressurized

breathing chamber.

the passionate team of upstate

Carolina Medical Center takes great pride

in providing remarkable healthcare to

their neighbors.

upstate Carolina Medical Center

provides a wide array of medical services,

complemented by tertiary, specialty and

trauma services provided by hospitals

in neighboring counties. located just

25 miles away, spartanburg regional

serves patients in spartanburg, Cherokee

and union counties in south Carolina,

and Polk and rutherford counties in

north Carolina, with a commitment

to delivering quality care for life. the

hospital provides a level 1 trauma Center,

regional heart center, cancer center,

certified stroke center and accredited

chest pain center.

along ThE ConTinuum of CarE

While acute care providers are

highly visible and normally very large

organizations, healthcare, by and large,

is a very local and personal process.

having access to a variety of providers

along the continuum of care is one of the

lesser-known assets of Cherokee County

but one which serves the community at

large with exceptional resources. Austin

Brown, the Coo of uCMC echoes this

fact noting that “healthcare providers in

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Cherokee County offer a wide range of

services along the continuum of care.

These providers work collaboratively in

order to continually improve the quality

of care and accessibility” for the county’s

population.

Most often, the portal to healthcare

services is the family doctor. Cherokee

County has a wide range of family

physicians and medical specialties

represented within its boundaries. one of

these is novant Medical group, a part of

novant health, a not-for-profit healthcare

leader serving 3.5 million residents across

the Carolinas and southern virginia.

novant Medical group is a physician-led

and patient-focused organization with

physician partners that are supported by

highly-skilled professionals to provide

assistance and support at every level.

novant Medical group is a leader in

bringing advanced medicine to patients.

the gaffney area novant Medical group

offers primary and specialty care practices

that are proud to be serving and caring for

the community.

regenesis health Care, with locations

in gaffney and spartanburg, is a federally

qualified community health center. it is a

non-profit organization committed to the

preservation and restoration of health and

wellness for everyone in the community.

regenesis health Care provides

comprehensive health services from

family practice and internal medicine to

family planning and case management

services. regenesis also offers health

education and outreach programs

including health fairs, education classes

and health screenings.

For home healthcare services, interim

healthCare, which has served patients in

Anderson, Cherokee, greenville, oconee,

Pickens and spartanburg counties for

over 30 years, offers its services 24 hours

a day, seven days a week, including

holiday care. interim healthCare boasts

skilled and customized care to allow

patients to stay in the comfort of their

Specialty Care — Diabetes ManagementstePhAnie A. FrieDriCh

Cherokee County takes pride in

providing a variety of health education

programs and events for the community.

recognizing that some health issues can

be very difficult to understand and deal

with on an on-going basis, healthcare

providers in this community continually

strive to look for ways to make managing

these issues as easy as possible for patients

and their families. from formal treatment

programs to educational seminars and

health fairs to informal community

gatherings at churches and civic clubs,

Cherokee County is here to help you and

your family in your times of need.

upstate Carolina medical Center’s

outpatient diabetes program, one of the

many such programs offered locally, is

nationally recognized by the american

Diabetes association as meeting the

standards for diabetes self-management

education. the program staff consists

of a registered, licensed dietitian and a

registered nurse. Outpatients are referred

to the program by their primary physician

and participate in an initial two-hour

session in which they are instructed in

basic survival skills of diabetes, target range

blood glucose levels, self-monitoring,

blood pressure control, medication

overview, carbohydrate counting and heart

health. the educational sessions also offer

advanced carbohydrate counting, insulin

administration and other topics. rebecca

Ledbetter, uCmC’s diabetes coordinator

notes that “with the high prevalence of

diabetes in Cherokee County, there is a

strong need for such programs to help

patients prevent long-term complications

of the disease.”

the needs of each patient determine

the scheduling of individual follow-up

appointments. the Center adds patients

to the Diabetes support Group mailing

list to receive monthly flyer notifications

regarding free educational sessions offered

in the Center’s cafeteria. support group

speaker topics include such issues as

podiatry presentations, National Kidney

foundation overviews and organic food

suppliers, among others. the Diabetes

support Group is free and open to the

public and no pre-registration is necessary.

Phone number: 864-487-1629

Website: www.upstatecarolina.org

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own homes, while making it possible to receive the health care they need. locally

owned and maintaining an exceptional reputation in the community, interim

healthCare continues to live up to its patients’ expectations. it is ranked in the top

5 percent of home care agencies in the country based on quality improvement and

financial performance data. the company provides telehealth, hospice Care, home

health Care, senior care management and advocacy, and medical staffing solutions.

often, patients need supplies and services beyond what their caregivers provide at

the time of service, especially once they are able to recover on their own. the county

has several pharmacies that assist in providing such services. one of them, Buford

street Drug store has served Cherokee County since 1968, offering a full-service

pharmacy, home medical supplies, and a range of health products and services. it is

also unique in that it houses an Ace hardware® store.

For patients with continuing care needs who are not able to be served by home

care, Cherokee County is fortunate to have quality providers offering residential,

rehabilitation and long-term care services.

one of these is the Peachtree Centre, a non-profit organization with 139 licensed

beds; 111 of these are skilled care beds, including 26 short-term rehabilitation beds;

and the remaining 28 are residential/assisted living beds. Peachtree Centre offers care

for adults who are in need of short-term rehabilitation or long-term care. the short-

term rehabilitation program, focusing on a wide range of conditions due to injury or

illness, offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology and

discharge planning. With a convenient location and family-focused staff, Peachtree

Centre helps its residents and families feel as if they are truly in a place they can

call home.

Brookview healthcare Center of gaffney is another well-regarded rehabilitation

and skilled nursing facility where staffers are quick to say “welcome home.” With

24-hour nursing care, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and admissions

24 hours a day, seven days a week, Brookview healthcare is ready to help. the

Center also offers entertaining and beneficial activities to keep residents active, both

physically and mentally.

While the majority of healthcare services are provided with the hope of curing or

improving a patient’s health, life has its limits. in the last three decades, hospice care

has become a very important component of total healthcare delivery. in Cherokee

County, hospice Care of south Carolina provides those services. serving all of south

Carolina’s 46 counties, its main office is in spartanburg. hospice Care describes its

service as a philosophy of care for those with an advanced illness, taking the focus

away from the illness itself and helping patients and their families live a meaningful,

fulfilling life. treatment plans strive to help all those impacted by advanced illnesses:

patients living with the illness, loved ones caring for those patients, patients wanting

to plan ahead, healthcare professionals, loved ones grieving a loss and families that

have a child with an illness.

Cherokee County prides itself on being a great place to live with many cultural and

recreational pursuits available to enjoy. understanding that enjoyment of such things

is dependent upon good health, the area’s healthcare community does all it can to

help its friends, families and neighbors achieve the best health possible for their lives.

“Whether you have a little one on the way or a grandparent in need of extra help, you are sure to find just what you’re looking for in a location convenient to you.”

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With nine practices specializing in family medicine, sports medicine, orthopaedics, women’s health, general surgery and more, Novant Medical Group offers a variety of health services for the Gaffney

community. We’re pleased to provide care for you and your family, and we are committed to delivering a remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

PRIMARY CAREBarnhill Family Medicine 722 Hyatt St., Suite AGaffney, SC 29341489-8168

Frank Barnhill, MD Sarah Beth Wippermann, NP

Blacksburg Family Medicine 303 West Pine St., Suite BBlacksburg, SC 29702839-3082

Rhonda Cooper, FNP-BC

Grassy Pond Family Medicine517 Chesnee Highway, Suite AGaffney, SC 29341487-7655

Richard Cutchin, MD, MPH Sherley Brito, MSN, FNP

Limestone Family Medicine104 Professional Park, Suite BGaffney, SC 29340487-4451

Lori Thompson, MD

Ruffing & Klosterman Family Medicine722 Hyatt St., Suite BGaffney, SC 29341488-1400

Scott Klosterman, DO Richard Ruffing, MD

Stroup, Bland & Morgan Family Medicine722 Hyatt St., Suite CGaffney, SC 29341489-2400

Susan Bland, MD Todd Morgan, MD Charles Stroup, MD

SPECIALTY CARECarolina Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Clinic104 Professional Park, Suite AGaffney, SC 29340488-3336

Frank Phillips, MD

Cherokee Women’s Center1506 North Limestone St., Suite BGaffney, SC 29340487-4573

Steven Lewis, MD, FACOG Laurie Hill, RN, CNM, MSN

GMA General Surgery & Endoscopy1552 North Limestone St., Suite BGaffney, SC 29340487-0155

Maureen Burdett, MD, FACS Timothy Nelson, MD

REMARKABLE CARE FOR THE COMMUNITY

Novant Medical Group is proud to serve the Gaffney community

To find a physician or get information on our comprehensive services, call 877-590-4155.

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Accounting/tAxesAssociates Bookkeeping & tax (864) 489-3187

B. t. Mardis, CPA (864) 489-0266

Cline, Brandt, kochenower & Co. (864) 489-7121

h & r Block (864) 489-0350

James Cudd, CPA (864) 489-3172

robert C. Moorhead, CPA (864) 487-7516

Advertising Champion Communications (704) 466-3847

Daisy outdoor Advertising Co. (864) 489-5533

AgricultureAbbott Farms (864) 582-1077

Foothills Forest Products, inc. (864) 694-5570

ApArtments/HousingB&W housing Development, llC (864) 463-2244

Boyd Management (864) 489-8126

Creekside at Wellington (864) 487-5757

harris Brown Management (864) 662-1771

housing Authority of the City of gaffney (864) 489-3193

Magnolia ridge Apartments (864) 489-0692

Mcentire rental Properties (864) 487-5330

oliver Court Apartments (864) 489-8702

Westwood Apartments (864) 487-2167

ArcHitectsMcMillan Pazdan smith Architecture (864) 585-5678

Attorneys Ford & harrison, llP (864) 699-1135

haynsworth sinkler Boyd, P.A. (803) 540-7961

M. Brooks Moss, P.A. (864) 902-8396

saint-Amand, thompson, & Mathis (864) 489-6052

AutomobiledeAlersBailey & sons Motor Co. (864) 489-6796

Burns Automotive & ins. (864) 489-6000

bAilbondingCherokee Bonding Company (864) 489-8452

bAnks/creditunionsAmerican Community Bank (864) 488-2265

Arthur state Bank (864) 461-2287

Carolina Foothills Federal Credit union (864) 488-2855

First Piedmont Federal s&l Assoc. (864) 489-6046

Founders Federal Credit union (864) 488-1817

the Palmetto Bank (gaffney) (864) 487-8900

the Palmetto Bank (Blacksburg) (864) 839-6331

sun trust Bank (864) 489-1121

Wachovia Bank (864) 488-8023

construction/suppliersAMe, inc. (864) 579-7840

Appalachian log structures, inc. (864) 487-5952

Builders Check-Point (864) 487-9009

Cherokee Acoustics, inc. (864) 489-9063

Cherokee Masonry, inc. (864) 489-8020

Classic Windows & siding (864) 489-9856

Farley Construction (864) 489-1623

hardaway Concrete upstate, inc. (864) 590-4197

Jl Design Builders & renovations (864) 582-3888

keystone Constructors, inc. (864) 488-2505

M&W Clearing & grading (864) 839-4161

McDaniel Construction (864) 839-1855

robbins Brick (864) 489-9800

roebuck Builders Co., inc. (864) 576-6330

sloan Construction (864) 416-0200

sossamon Construction Co., inc. (864) 489-6148

specialized riggers & erectors (864) 489-0275

businessservicesBusiness Communications, inc. (864) 599-0054

CFs logistics, inc. (704) 395-1132

Cite systems (704) 910-9435

one source solutions (828) 469-1152

cAble/communicAtionsAt&t (864) 573-4047

Charter Communications (800) 955-7766

FinAnciAlservicesexcel Financial services (864) 487-1131

cArWAsHsplash-n-Dash Carwash (704) 300-3362

cleAning/suppliesClean line services (864) 461-7692

Queen Janitorial supply (864) 489-6635

service Master of Cherokee County (864) 488-0071

the Cleaning Company (864) 487-3436

cHiroprActorsBedenbaugh Chiropractic Clinic (864) 487-7194

radcliff Family Chiropractic (864) 489-7246

cHurcHes Broad river Baptist Assoc. (864) 489-3119

First Baptist Church - gaffney (864) 489-6064

saint Paul’s lutheran Church (864) 487-4638

drycleAning/lAundrygloria’s Dry Cleaning & laundry, llC (864) 489-9443

FrAming Creative Framing (864) 489-1089

the Frame Depot (864) 489-0004

dAncesouthern Dance Academy (864) 487-0082

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dentists/ortHodontistsBarrett, ronald W., D.M.D. (864) 489-0375

Bedell, Michelle D., D.M.D. (864) 489-2221

Carroll, James M. (864) 489-9568

higginbotham & nease orthodontics (864) 488-1901

Jolly, henry l., Jr, D.M.D., P.C. (864) 489-2221

educAtion Cherokee County school District (864) 902-3542

limestone College (864) 489-7151

spartanburg Community College - Cherokee Campus (864) 206-270

university of sC upstate (864) 503-5200

village school of gaffney (864) 487-5080

electriciAngrayco electrical, inc. (864) 491-0038

employmentservicesAmbassador Personnel (864) 488-0047

First staffing, inc. (864) 489-9809

Force one solutions (864) 721-2008

iss staffing, inc. (864) 488-1012

Phillips staffing (864) 487-1000

sC Dept of employment & Workforce (864) 489-3112

staffMasters, inc. (864) 489-2442

engineeringBailey & son engineering, inc. (864) 232-1284

entertAinment Capri theatre (864) 489-4691

Cherokee County Family yMCA (864) 487-7556

ed Brown’s rodeo (864) 839-6239

gaffney entertainment Center (864) 489-1515

hollywood’s Productions, inc. (864) 489-3612

sC Peach Festival (864) 489-5721

Westlane Bowl (864) 489-1716

exterminAtors A Better inspector, llC

Pest Away Pest Control, llC (864) 529-5750

terminix (864) 576-0050

thompson Bros. exterminating Co. (864) 489-6116

FinAncing 1st Franklin Financial (864) 488-3727

Florists Bookshelf Forist & gifts (864) 489-4738

Daniel’s Den of Flowers (864) 489-4923

kirby’s Flowers & gifts (864) 839-6006

FunerAlHomes/cemeteriesBlakely Funeral home, llC (864) 488-1141

Frederick Memorial gardens (864) 488-2003

gordon Mortuary, inc. (864) 839-2334

shuford hatcher Company (864) 489-2533

glAss kapasi glass Mart, inc. (864) 583-6200

government/relAtedCherokee County Dept. of social services (864) 487-2704

Cherokee County Comm. Alcohol/Drug (864) 487-2721

Cherokee County Council (864) 487-2560

Cherokee County Dept of special needs (864) 487-4190

Cherokee County Development Board (864) 488-3026

City of gaffney (864) 487-8505

gaffney vocational rehabilitation (864) 489-3306

representative Dennis Moss (864) 487-2121

representative steve Moss (864) 839-3135

town of Blacksburg (864) 839-2333

HeAltHcAre Ambu-star Ambulance service (864) 488-9906

Bayada nurses (704) 669-4000

Brookview healthcare (864) 491-2008

Carolina sports Medicine orthopedic (864) 488-3336

Curves (864) 489-2811

hospice Care of south Carolina (864) 487-3166

interim health Care (864) 487-3401

novant Medical group (864) 489-3286

oxygen Plus (864) 489-8835

Palmetto hematology oncology (864) 488-3980

Peachtree long term Care (864) 487-2717

Peachview Medical Park (864) 489-1939

regenisis Community health Center (864) 902-1000

spartanburg regional Medical Center (864) 560-6000

total Care home health (864) 488-0898

upstate Carolina Medical Center (864) 487-4271

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HeAting/AirconditioningChilders heating & Air Conditioning (864) 489-8776

Davis services, inc. (864) 578-9233

Painters heating & Air Conditioning (864) 489-8776

Homeimprovementlowe’s inc. (864) 206-7932

the Floor show (864) 487-4121

lodging hampton inn of gaffney (864) 206-0011

homestead lodge (864) 489-7172

Jameson hospitality, llC (864) 489-0240

Quality inn (864) 487-4200

red roof inn (864) 206-0200

sleep inn - gaffney (864) 487-5337

super 8 Motel (864) 489-1699

insurAnceAllstate insurance — troy gaffney (864) 487-3464

Allstate insurance — David rogers (864) 487-3463

Blue Cross Blue shield of sC (803) 264-2480

Correll insurance (864) 489-5788

CWs insurance (864) 489-5757

gaffney insurance Agency (864) 489-4735

Jones & taylor insurance (864) 487-4467

Moss insurance Company (864) 839-2120

Peeler insurance Company (864) 489-9994

state Farm insurance (864) 487-4987

sullivan Company, llC (864) 213-4432

tom C. Clarkson insurance (864) 489-8121

investments edward Jones (864) 489-1367

Morgan stanley smith Barney (864) 594-3483

lAndscAping Jones Brothers landscaping, inc. (864) 487-3577

mAnuFActuring/distributionAlcoa home exteriors, inc. (864) 489-8136

Automated Distribution services, llC (864) 902-0540

BiC Corporation (864) 487-9220

Bommer industries (864) 457-3301

Boysen usA, llC (864) 489-9900

Brown Packing Company, inc. (864) 489-5723

Carolina Cotton Works (864) 488-2824

Core Molding technologies (864) 488-4620

Dse systems, llC (864) 489-1612

Felters Company (864) 488-0701

Fiber glass & resins supply Co., inc. 864) 487-2176

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (864) 487-1700

hamrick Mills (864) 489-4731

Jit Manufacturing, inc. (864) 463-0581

J&g Pillow Company, inc. (864) 936-7421

Milliken Magnolia Finishing Plant (864) 839-0285

nestle usA (864) 487-7111

Penny Plate, inc. (886) 429-7583

robert Allen group (864) 206-1000

sleep-easy Mattress & Foam rubber (864) 489-8286

specialty services & Products, llC (864) 219-3857

spectal industries, usA (864) 902-0209

sunnydale Meats, inc. (864) 489-6091

the timken Company (864) 489-0211

mEdia gaffney Broadcasting (864) 489-9066

the Blacksburg times (864) 839-2621

the Cherokee Chronicle, inc. (864) 488-1016

the gaffney ledger (864) 489-1131

WFgn hope Broadcasting, inc. (864) 489-9430

Wlos/My 40 (864) 297-1313

moTorsPorTs JD Motorsports (864) 488-1270

non-ProfiT organizaTions Altrusa international of gaffney (864) 489-5175

American red Cross (864) 489-5175

Boys & girls Club of Cherokee County (864) 489-3472

Cherokee Alliance of visual Artists - CAvA (864) 489-9119

Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce (864) 489-5721

Cherokee County Community Foundation (864) 489-9483

Cherokee County historical & Preservation society (864) 489-3988

Cherokee County republican Party (864) 489-3317

Cherokee County First steps (864) 487-9466

Cherokee County literary society (864) 487-2707

Cherokee County Public library (864) 487-2712

optima Pregnancy Center (864) 489-9939

Communities in schools of Cherokee County (864) 902-9904

Cross Cultural institute of America, inc. (864) 463-4867

gaffney Downtown Business Association (864) 921-0004

gaffney garden Club (864) 487-4082

gaffney little theatre (864) 812-6053

girl scouts of sC - Mtns to Midlands, inc. (864) 770-1400

goodwill inc of upstate/Midlands, sC (864) 351-0149

habitat for humanity (864) 488-1444

iron City Ministries (864) 839-9783

March of Dimes (864) 235-8576

Meals on Wheels (864) 487-2730

Miracle hills rescue Mission (864) 488-0376

Palmetto Council, Boy scouts of America (864) 585-4391

senior Centers of Cherokee County, inc. (864) 487-2726

united Way of the Piedmont (864) 582-7556

oPTomETry/audiology Carolina vision Associates (864) 489-2016

Dr. n.W. Davis, P.A. (864) 489-6593

shelby eye Centers (864) 487-2020

PainT ConTraCTors/suPPliErs scott Auton Painting Co. (864) 487-8815

sherwin Williams (864) 489-4507

PharmaCiEs Buford street Drug/Ace hardware (864) 488-3036

Medi-Fare Drug & home health Center (864) 839-6384

Medicine Mart (864) 489-5198

PhoTograPhy John Parris Photography (864) 357-3380

r&r Photographs (864) 275-7625

PhysiCians/surgEons Dr. Bruce h. Wellmon, D.P.M. (864) 487-5516

Dr. Dan karns, M.D. (864) 489-1112

Plumbing the Plumbing Doctor, llC (864) 489-6584

Pools iron City Pools & spas, inc. (864) 206-0100

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PrinTing/Engraving/offiCE rElaTEd Allegra Printing and imaging (864) 585-2598

Carolina laser technology (864) 488-9080

Cherokee Awards & engraving, llC (864) 480-9142

Copies now (864) 489-6661

greenville office supply Co., inc. (864) 233-5346

Print Depot (864) 488-9919

sharp Business systems (864) 859-5013

rEal EsTaTE/sErviCEs Amerolina Properties (864) 839-4260

CBs surveying & Mapping, inc. (864) 489-5068

Concetta swanger Appraisal services (864) 490-3230

Bowers & Associates real estate, inc. (864) 489-9060

Don l. Wilkins & Associates (864) 489-1632

Forsite Development, inc. (704) 364-9100

homes & land Magazine (864) 482-6773

l&l realty (864) 489-5554

lavender, smith & Assoc. surveying (864) 489-3078

rECrEaTion Cherokee national golf Club (864) 489-9417

Cherokee recreation District (864) 489-6036

spartanburg ne/gaffney koA Campground (864) 489-2022

rEsTauranTs/CaTEring Bill Mason enterprises/McDonalds (864) 489-3900

Bronco Mexican restaurant (864) 488-3759

Carrol’s Corp/Burger king (864) 902-0907

Chick-Fil-A of gaffney (864) 488-9278

Colonial Fish Camp (864) 487-7366

Craig’s Fish shak (864) 487-5855

Daddy Joe’s Beach house B-B-Q (864) 487-7427

Fatz Café enterprises, inc. (864) 488-0310

harold’s restaurant (864) 489-9153

holly grove Catering (864) 839-4292

house of Pizza (864) 489-0045

logan street hotdogs (864) 489-3313

outback steak house (864) 902-0026

Papa John’s Pizza (864) 689-1922

Pizza hut (864) 487-4767

Pizza inn (864) 489-0244

sadie Mae’s Café (864) 812-7414

soggy Bottom BBQ Mobile vending (864) 812-5317

sub station ii (864) 489-7827

the Peddler steak house (864) 583-5874

trackside Diner (864) 488-1948

rETail/WholEsalE Aaron’s sales & lease (864) 488-1522

Arnold’s Jewelry & gift gallery (704) 487-4521

Belk, inc. (864) 489-8183

Consignment Assoc of Cherokee County (864) 487-8866

Costco Wholesale (864) 515-4940

Blackbeard’s Fireworks (864) 489-0128

Dressbarn (864) 487-3179

hames Music, llC (864) 489-1166

hartzog’s gifts & Fine Jewelers (864) 489-2244

itex of sC - trade & Barter (864) 325-9758

Pieces from the Past - Antiques (864) 489-4668

Premium outlets of gaffney (864) 902-9900

reddy ice (864) 488-1770

sagesport (864) 487-3516

sam’s Club (864) 595-0845

ship shapes Jewelers (864) 489-8906

tractor supply Company (864) 487-5683

Wal-Mart super Center (864) 487-3769

sCrEEn PrinTing Progressive screen Print & embroidery, inc. (864) 487-3871

sECuriTy American services (864) 902-8822

Daybreak securities (864) 480-9794

sToragE gaffney indoor self storage Center (864) 487-4477

signs 4-sign & supply (864) 488-0188

image Plus, inc. (864) 488-1288

tri-state traffic safety, inc. (864) 489-4799

TravEl Wishes Family travel (864) 649-1016

TruCking/hEavy hauling J. grady randolph, inc. (864) 488-9030

uTiliTiEs/EnErgy Board of Public Works (864) 488-8800

Broad river electric Cooperative (864) 489-5737

Cherokee County Cogeneration Partners (864) 488-3630

Duke energy (864) 227-5434

Freeman gas of gaffney (864) 489-8577

Piedmont Municipal Power Agency (864) 877-9632

Piedmont natural gas Company, inc. (864) 577-5637

vEnding gossett vending (864) 978-3832

WasTE managEmEnT republic services (800) 275-1366

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“...and today we have come upon a broad crossroads where a decision must be made. We can continue upon this path, known and safe to us, or through boldness, we can forge into unknown territory, but with the opportunity to create a future of our own design.

We choose boldness.”

from the journal of

Calvin n. hobbes

date unknown

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Since 1947225 S. Limestone Street

Gaffney, SC 29340For membership information contact us at (864) 489-5721

Or visit www.cherokeechamber.org

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1530 North Limestone Street, Gaffney, SC 29340 b www.UpstateCarolina.org

Hospital Information b 864-487-4271 | One-Call Scheduling Service b 864-487-1616

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