Community Corner

Morning Briefing: Why Was Superintendent Barge at Cherokee High?

Here's what's happening in Canton this Wednesday.

1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a very wet day for Canton. Although the high temperature will be about 65 degrees, there is a 100 percent chance of rain and possibly severe thunderstorms today. Tonight's low will be around 34. Read more about the potential severe weather here.

2. In Case You Missed It: State Schools Superintendent Dr. John Barge was at Cherokee High School yesterday to look at the Warriors' career tech programs. Follow Barge on his journey and read his thoughts on the programs here.

3. Happening Now: This is the last week to vote early in the Feb. 5 runoff election between Scot Turner and Brian Laurens for the House District 21 seat. Here is all the info you will need on how to vote early if you so choose.

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4. Looking Ahead: Come back at noon to hear the latest developments in the appeal of former Canton Police Department Sergeant Stacy Bailey's termination from the force. In the meantime, read about her appeal here and decide for yourself whether or not she has a case.

5. On This Date in History: On Jan. 30, 1948, Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in Delhi, India by Nathuram Godse. Godse was enraged by what he saw as Gandhi's preferential treatment of India's Muslim population.

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