Schools Host Open Houses

1. Nine Canton-Sixes Patch schools will host registration/open houses today. They include:

• : 5 to 7 p.m.
• : 3 to 4:30 p.m. or 6 to 7:30 p.m.
• : 1 to 3 p.m.
• : 3 to 5 p.m.
• : 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. (Grades K-3); 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Grades 4-6)
• : 9 to 11 a.m. (Grades 3-5); 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (Grades 1-2)
• : 4 to 6 p.m.
• : 4 to 6 p.m.
• : 9 to 11 a.m.

If your school is not listed above, please open the PDF on this page for additional dates and times.

2. Ever since the state Board of Education approved Cherokee Charter Academy, one question has lingered: ? Wednesday, just before the Cherokee County Board of Education approved a $527 million budget that includes four unpaid furlough days for all district employees, Cherokee Superintendent Frank Petruzielo spelled it out. Click for details.

3. At 6 tonight, the will give the public a third opportunity to weigh in on a proposed tax increase. During . The board is proposing a millage increase of up to 15 percent. At most, the owner of a $169,000 home would see a $49 hike in their property tax bill.

4. It's the last weekend before the start of the new school year. Return to the site at 10 a.m. for Lynne Shaw's Get Out weekend planner.

5. The Cherokee Tennis Center is having a "Grand Opening Party" at 6 p.m. Friday. said the party will feature a fast serve competition, raffle and an exhibition match between two pro players. For more information, open the PDF on this page.