Public Safety

Man Finds World War I Grenade in His Garden

A Calhoun County man made an unsettling discovery this week – he found a hand grenade in his garden. ABC…

10 years ago

Car Hauler Catches Fire on Highway 68 in Leesburg

An 18 wheel car hauler – fully loaded with vehicles – went up in flames early Monday afternoon in Leesburg.…

10 years ago

Thursday House Fire on Bay Springs Road

Firefighters with the Centre, Cedar Bluff and Leesburg departments all responded to a report of a house fire at 611…

10 years ago

Traffic Delays Due to Road Work in Leesburg / UPDATE

WEIS Radio News has received numerous complaints regarding the wait time that motorists are being forced to endure during road…

10 years ago

Centre Police Department Conducts “Memorial Day Traffic Blitz”

The Centre Police Department and Reserves recently conducted a “Driver’s License Checkpoint Initiative” in numerous locations across the city. During…

10 years ago

Expect Traffic Delays in Leesburg for the Next Several Days

Road work will be taking place for the next several days on Highways 68 and 411 in Leesburg – causing…

10 years ago

Commissioner Marcie Foster Leads Charge to Outfit Officers with New Equipment

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office will soon be outfitted with new digital communication radios – an important upgrade for local…

10 years ago

Cedar Bluff Senior Receives $1,000 Scholarship From Sheriff’s Association

Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver and Chief Deputy Tim Hays – recently presented Kathleen McGinnis, a senior at Cedar Bluff…

10 years ago

Piedmont Fire Department Receives $85,000 Grant

The Piedmont Fire Department has recently received some good news in the form of an $85,000 federal grant. Fire Chief…

10 years ago

Motorists Urged to Exercise Caution in Work Areas

The Cherokee County Highway Department will be completing a number of resurfacing projects throughout the spring. Due to the nature…

10 years ago