As a school district, much of our focus on communicating information is directed toward the parents of the Cherokee County School District’s (CCSD) 42,000 students. We regularly send communications directly to parents from the district, school and classrooms via messages and newsletters. At the same time, as a public school system, we also see it as part of our … [Read more...]

Nonprofit Inspires Hope Through Good Words, Deeds The gift of encouragement does more to support others, give confidence and inspire hope than almost anything we can do. And the amazing thing about this simple action is that it benefits the giver and the receiver of the good word or deed. The ancient proverb says it best: A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes … [Read more...]

Sasha Swetlowski Local Musician Builds ‘Keyboard Wagon’ I find enjoyment hearing other people’s stories — where they came from and the path of their life journey. My musician friend Sasha Swetlowski has led a very interesting life and continues to do so. I recently sat down with him to hear his story about how he landed in Woodstock. Sasha comes from an artistic and … [Read more...]

Support Groups Are Available to Help Deal With This Illness The National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) has declared September Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide has been labeled a mental health issue in this country. NAMI wants the public to become more knowledgeable about this illness. The dictionary defines suicide as ”the act of intentionally causing one’s own death.” … [Read more...]

Caleb Guy Represents the United States in 2023 Special Olympics World Games In August 2022, after kayaking for only about a year, Cherokee County native Caleb Guy found out he was going to the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Germany, where he earned three silver medals in kayaking in June. Among 7,000 athletes, from around 170 countries, he competed against kayakers … [Read more...]