Politics & Government
Arts Festival This Weekend
Find out what's coming up on Canton-Sixes Patch today and what you might have missed overnight.

1. Head to Canton's this weekend for the . Saturday and Sunday, there will be artists, musical entertainment, food, a youth art exhibit and a hands-on area for children. Visit the for details.
2. The Fraternal Order of Police endorsed David Waters for against current . Lodge membership is made up of law enforcement officers from Cherokee and other nearby jurisdictions, and the .
3. Cherokee County Associate Magistrate Judge E. Benson Chambers Jr. was sworn in on Wednesday afternoon. Look for details at 5 a.m.
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4. Four members of 's girls basketball team recently signed with collegiate programs. Click to find out where they are headed.
5. Patch has set aside $3,000 to support good causes in our communities. So far, we’ve earmarked $1,000 of those funds for charities named during our . Now, it’s time for you to help us decide which of the three charities that have won the most support so far should get the largest donation, a check for $1,500. Click to vote.
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