Cherokee County First Steps

10/23/2026

Learning starts with literacy. ✨ Encourage your students to build their home libraries with the help of monthly Clubs flyers.

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

Following “CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton,” the CMA, Belmont University, The Walt Disney Company and the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp have fulfilled their promise to donate a portion of the event’s proceeds to Dolly’s Imagination Library, announcing a combined $1 million donation to support the organization’s mission📚👏

10/23/2026

We’re hiring a Senior Director of 4K Operations at SC First Steps!
Looking to lead high-impact operations that directly shape early childhood education across South Carolina?

Reporting to the Chief of Early Learning, this position will oversee operational functions for a $50M+ state program supporting nearly 350 4K sites, thousands of families and early educators statewide.

What you’ll do:

+Drive organizational effectiveness from site recruitment and retention, initial contracting and classroom material logistics to ongoing performance monitoring, family engagement and contract renewal.
+Lead the creation and continuous improvement of internal standard operating procedures and public-facing operational guidelines aligned with the agency's strategic vision.
+Act as the high-level point of contact for inclusion practices, behavioral intervention resources and 4K site/family support.
+Analyze operational data and performance trends to lead continuous quality improvement strategies across the statewide network of 4K sites.

Apply now or tag an operational leader in your network who would be a great fit! https://bit.ly/4i8PmE2

10/23/2026

REGISTRATION EXTENDED!

🎃We are extending our pumpkin carving/decorating contest registration to October 26th!

🎟How to Enter:
1. The link below will take you directly to the page to register for free and secure your spot:
https://forms.gle/kErySCLbXGew4AJ17
2. Or come by the chamber to drop an entry off!

📦 Pumpkin Drop off will be the 26th-28th!

🏆Winner will be announced on the 29th!

⏰ Make sure to pick your pumpkin up by 4pm on the 29th!

GOOD LUCK CARVING AND DECORATING🎃♥

Cherokee Charter Academy
Goucher Charter Academy
Gaffney High School
Blacksburg High School
Hartzog's Gifts and Fine Jewelers
Peachtree Centre
Brown Packing Co., Inc
Founders Federal Credit Union
Zakary's
Spencer & Co
My Downtown Gaffney - Main Street
Gaffney City Fire Department
Cherokee County Public Library
Spartanburg Community College
Daniels Den of Flowers by Nita
Goucher White Plains Fire Department
Cherokee County Family YMCA
Daddy Joe's Beach House BBQ & Grill
BPW
Broad River Electric Cooperative
Stokes & Company CPAs, PC
Corinth Volunteer Fire Department - Gaffney SC
5 STAR Memories LLC

10/23/2026

Farmers Market will be CLOSED TOMORROW, Saturday 10/24/2026.

NEXT SATURDAY, October 31st, is the Spooktacular Farmers Market event at 210 W Frederick Street, Gaffney, SC from 9am-12pm! Come out for vendors, candy, Sprout Bucks (vouchers for kids) and more! This will be a wonderful market event for the whole family!

10/22/2026

Every child deserves a strong start! 💙 Cherokee County First Steps supports children ages 0–5 and their families through programs and services that help little ones get ready for school.

10/21/2026

: Little Conversations, Big Beginnings 💬

Did you know your baby is learning about language long before saying their first word? Everyday moments are opportunities to help build those early communication skills!

👶 Talk to your baby. Describe what you’re doing during diaper changes, feeding, or playtime.

🎶 Sing and read together. Your baby benefits from hearing your voice, even before they understand the words.

💬 Respond to their sounds. When your baby coos or babbles, talk back! These little back-and-forth moments help lay the foundation for communication.

You don’t need special toys or activities. Your voice and everyday interactions make a difference!