While most of us associate a good book or a must-read list of best sellers with summer, fall is the perfect time to visit the library, join a book club or snuggle up with a favorite title you’ve read before.These young writers know the importance of reading and encourage you to make time for a good book or two.The Power of Reading  By Bryce JonesHave you ever … [Read more...]

Watch for our annual Helping Hands feature in the November and December issues. In the mean time, you can start helping those in need a little earlier this year.For the fifth year, the Cherokee County Homeless Veteran Program will partner with American Legion Auxiliary Unit 45 from Canton for the 2019 Adopt a Vet program. The multi-faceted program focuses on the elderly, … [Read more...]

Summer is coming to an end, and a new school year is about to begin. Start off strong and be prepared by following these simple tips.   Make a good first impression.This is your chance to start off on the right foot, and you should start on Day One. If the first impression you give your new teachers is a positive one, they are more likely to cut you … [Read more...]

For small business owners, it’s never been more important to interact face-to-face with neighbors and residents living in the immediate community. With the continued rise in online business transactions, small business owners can further improve their local presence by being an active participant where they live, work and play.How can business owners do this? Through a … [Read more...]

The Cherokee County School District and Woodstock High School Principal Mark Smith are finalists for national school spirit awards. The school district is a contender for the Spirit of St. Jude Award, while Smith is in the running for the Most Spirited Principal award.The Varsity Brands School Spirit Awards celebrate schools, organizations and individuals who “go above … [Read more...]