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Herschel and Marjorie Gordon recently celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary. Herschel is set to turn 100 on Oct. 1. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Herschel and Marjorie Gordon recently celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary. Herschel is set to turn 100 on Oct. 1. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Celebrating 100

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 30, 2021
How would you feel to reach 100 years old? It’s a milestone that not many people can say they’ve achieved, but 99-year-old Herschel Gordon of Cleveland is set to reach the milestone Friday, Oct. 1. “I don’t feel no different.
Get to know the Cleveland candidates.

Get to know the Cleveland candidates.

Get to know City Council candidates

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Ward 3 Seat Jeremy McClure It’s time for change –that’s why Jeremy McClure, 27, said he wanted to run for the Ward 3 seat on the Cleveland City Council.
Cleveland candidates have been invited to take part in a forum scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the Roy Ash Community Room (89 E. Jarrard St. in Cleveland, behind United Community Bank).

Cleveland candidates have been invited to take part in a forum scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the Roy Ash Community Room (89 E. Jarrard St. in Cleveland, behind United Community Bank).

Candidate public forums begin Oct. 5

News Staff
Thursday, September 30, 2021
A pair of candidate forums are planned for October ahead of city elections. Cleveland candidates have been invited to take part in a forum scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the Roy Ash Community Room (89 E. Jarrard St. in Cleveland, behind United Community Bank).
The rate of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County has continued its recent decline as health officials continue to boost efforts to stop spread of the disease.

The rate of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County has continued its recent decline as health officials continue to boost efforts to stop spread of the disease.

More vaccine help arrives as COVID number decrease

News Staff
Thursday, September 30, 2021
The rate of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County has continued its recent decline as health officials continue to boost efforts to stop spread of the disease. The seven-day moving average of confirmed cases for the county was at a rate of 8 cases per day according to a Sept.
Members of The Bridge Church were among those helping at a work day Sept. 26 at the future day center for Family Promise. (Photo courtesy Martie Brooks)

Members of The Bridge Church were among those helping at a work day Sept. 26 at the future day center for Family Promise. (Photo courtesy Martie Brooks)

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Family Promise acquires property for new center

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Family Promise of White & Habersham has acquired a home property that will soon serve as its new family day center, aiding its mission to combat homelessness in the community. The nonprofit group closed on the 403 West Kytle Street property (across from Jack P. Nix Elementary School) last week.
Katelyn Boman celebrates with WCHS head coach Drew Owens moments after scoring the winning run in a 4-3 victory over Cherokee Bluff. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Katelyn Boman celebrates with WCHS head coach Drew Owens moments after scoring the winning run in a 4-3 victory over Cherokee Bluff. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors knock off Bluff, end East Forsyth's unbeaten region run

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 30, 2021
The White County Lady Warriors might be the hottest high school softball team in North Georgia. The Lady Warriors are currently on a eight-game winning streak and 20-3 overall heading in today's road matchup with West Hall.
Authorities responded to a report of a commercial burglary at a business in White County.

Authorities responded to a report of a commercial burglary at a business in White County.

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WCSO investigating commercial burglary

News Staff
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Authorities responded to a report of a commercial burglary at a business in White County. According to a media release from White County Sheriff's Office Captain Clay Hammond, WCSO responded to Alexander Auto Glass, 11 Dandelion Court, for a call about a commercial burglary.
Lance Kelley was one of the top runners for the Warrior cross country teams during the Warpath Invitational in Canton. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Lance Kelley was one of the top runners for the Warrior cross country teams during the Warpath Invitational in Canton. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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WCHS runners compete at Warpath Invitational

News Staff
Thursday, September 23, 2021
The White County High School cross country teams competed in their biggest meet of the year last weekend in Canton, taking part in the Warpath Invitational. The meet featured more than 20 schools from around the northern half of the state.
JD Trowell, left, and Silas Mulligan, and the rest of the Warriors host Dawson County in the region opener Friday in Cleveland. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

JD Trowell, left, and Silas Mulligan, and the rest of the Warriors host Dawson County in the region opener Friday in Cleveland. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Warriors set to open 7-AAA play

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 23, 2021
The first four weeks of the high school football season have been somewhat frustrating for the White County Warriors as they've stumbled out of the gate on the way to a 1-3 start.
WCHS sophomore Linsey Burke became the first player in school history to pass the 1,000 career assist mark. She had 18 assists Tuesday in the Lady Warriors' two matches. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCHS sophomore Linsey Burke became the first player in school history to pass the 1,000 career assist mark. She had 18 assists Tuesday in the Lady Warriors' two matches. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCHS falls to Bluff

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 23, 2021
The White County High School volleyball team came up a little short Tuesday night in key Area 7-AAA match with Cherokee Bluff. The Lady Warriors dropped a 2-1 decision to the Lady Bears, and fell to 2-4 in area play.