Nick Fredrico was voted "Deputy of the Year" by his fellow officers and employees. Nick has been a Deputy Sheriff for 3 years. Congratulations to Nick for being named Deputy of the Year! 

      Charles McConnell named the Sheriff's Office "Employee of the Year" for 2009.

Charles McConnell was voted Sheriff's Office "Employee of the Year" by his fellow officers and employees. Charles has been a Sheriff's Duty Officer fo 8 years. Congratulations to Charles for being named Employee of the Year!

     Chris Mullinax named the Sheriff's Office "Reserve Officer of the Year" for 2009.

Chris Mullinax was voted "Reserve Officer of the Year" by his fellow officers and employees. Chris has been a reserve officer for 5 years.Congratulations to Chris for being named Reserve Officer of the Year!

                                 Six officers awarded "Distinguished Service Award"

Six officers were awarded the "Distinguished Service Award" for their bravery on November 29th, 2008 involving a front end loader and shootout with the suspect. Recieving the award were Officers L to R David Owens, Robbie Haggard, Gerald Spencer, Nick Fredrico, Rodney Bright, and Brian Mullinax. Also recieving the award but was not present was J.T. Boyd. Congratulations to these officers for their outstanding bravery!

                              Three officers awarded "Distinguished Service Award"

Three officers were awarded the "Distinguished Service Award" for their bravery on July 18th, 2009 involving suspect Jerry Case. After kidnapping a family from N.C. and coming to the Gaffney area where the family was able to escape, Case led officers on a long manhunt. When officers located him in a wooded area, Case fired on them hitting officer Steve Bright. Bright, along with officer Brian Mullinax, returned fire injuring Case. Recieving the award were Officers L to R Steve Bright, Brian Mullinax, and Reserve Officer Rick Peterson. Congratulations to these officers for their outstanding bravery!

                               Jason Parker recieves "Dedicated Service Award"

Jason Parker was recognized by the Cherokee County Sheriff's Department for his dedicated service to the department by training officers on his own time. Jason is also the Chief of the Buffalo Fire Department and is also an Assistant Coroner. Congratulations Jason on this award!

        Knox Blanton named the Detention Center "Officer of the Year" for 2009.

Knox was not present when the picture for the award was taken. Congratulations to Knox for being named Officer of the Year!

      Margaret Lewis named the Detention Center "Employee of the Year" for 2009.

Margaret was not present when the picture for the award was taken. Congratulations to Margaret for being named Employee of the Year!

Robbie Haggard named Deputy of the Month for March 2006

Chris Wyatt named Deputy of the Month for January 2006

Sheriff announces Employees of the Year for 2005

David Oglesby named Deputy of the Month for November 2005

Robin Murphy named Officer of the Month for October 2005

Richard Turner named Deputy of the Month for September 2005

Faye Todd named Officer of the Month for August 2005

Danny Dowdle named Deputy of the Month for July 2005

Jimmy Parker named Officer of the Month for June 2005

Billy Anthony named Deputy of the Month for May 2005

Kenny Brown named Officer of the Month for April 2005

Jeff Martin named Deputy of the Month for March 2005

Linda Northey named Employee of the Month for February 2005

Cheryl Millwood named Employee of the Month for January 2005

Christy Quinn named Employee of the Month for December 2004

Leonard Foster named Deputy of the Month for November 2004

Officer Betty Blackwell named Officer of the Month for October 2004

Gay Snellings named Employee of the Month for September 2004

Officer DeAnna Simon named Officer of the Month for August 2004

Sergeant Daniel Ward named Deputy of the Month for July 2004

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