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Grassy Pond, Luther Vaughan implement ‘House System’ initiative

August 18, 2025

Grassy Pond Elementary School and Luther Vaughan Elementary School are proud to announce the implementation of the House System, a dynamic initiative inspired by the nationally renowned Ron Clark Academy...

School district will hold community input meetings

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer [email protected] | August 18, 2025

The Cherokee County School District is hosting two community meetings Monday and Tuesday to discuss the new Vision 2030 strategic plan. The first meeting will be today (Monday) at 6...

35 Cherokee County students named AP Scholars

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer [email protected] | August 18, 2025

Fifty Cherokee County high school students were recognized as AP Scholars for their high passage rates on advanced placement college exams this past school year. A total of 304 Blacksburg...

Water system upgrades, streetscape plan in the works for Blacksburg

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer [email protected] | August 18, 2025

Blacksburg is currently looking for a contractor and engineering firm for two projects aimed at upgrading the town’s water system. Blacksburg will accept Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from contractors interested...

Will restaurant’s zoning variance request fly?

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer [email protected] | August 18, 2025

Will they or won’t they — close and demolish a local restaurant? The Gaffney Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 5:30 p.m....

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Lived up to the hype

Lived up to the hype

Gaffney tops Silver Foxes in shortened jamboree

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor [email protected] | August 18, 2025

If iron sharpens iron — which was a popular phrase from Gaffney coach Donnie Littlejohn to characterize Friday’s matchup with 9-time state champion Dutch Fork at Friday’s McDonald’s Classic. Then...

Strong pass rush, defense help Wildcats escape North Gaston

Strong pass rush, defense help Wildcats escape North Gaston

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Sports Writer [email protected] | August 18, 2025

The Blacksburg defense recorded a safety and four quarterback sacks Friday in a 9-7 win over North Gaston in the McDonald’s Classic at The Reservation. North Gaston receiver Keldon Williams...

A Marquee Matchup

A Marquee Matchup

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor [email protected] | August 15, 2025

To borrow a phrase from Proverbs: “Iron sharpens iron.” That’s how Gaffney coach Donnie Littlejohn summarized today’s McDonald’s Classic matchup when the 18-time state champion Gaffney Indians host 9-time state...

Mother Nature hampers Wildcats’ preseason preparation

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Sports Writer [email protected] | August 15, 2025

Lightning strikes have limited Blacksburg players time on the practice field ahead of their final scrimmage Friday in the McDonald’s Classic. The Wildcats were just three practice periods into their...

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