On Wednesday the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome Raymond Kirk of Kirk Concrete as a new chamber member. The ribbon cutting was held at the chamber offices in Centre. Kirk is based out of Spring Garden, and really enjoys working with customers in Cherokee County, though most of his business is over the border in Georgia. Kirk wanted to get involved with the Cherokee Chamber to reinforce his investment the community of Cherokee county.

Antiques of Center has been in business for over 8 years but Thursday (March 2nd 2023) was the opening day for their new Outdoor Center focused around pickables of all sorts for your outdoor spaces. Inventory will include bird baths, fountains, statuary, concrete benches and tables, signage of all sorts, outdoor furniture, etc, etc. The new outdoor center will hold the same hours as the Antique store, Thursday through Saturday 10am to 5pm. Located at 1021 Chesnut Bypass.