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June 6, 2005 / Local News

‘Monday’s Project’ delivers a message

By SCOTT BAUGHMAN Ledger Staff Writer

For David Perry, the dream of being in a rock and roll band has never died. And for the past two years, this father of two has joined with a few friends to make it a reality and try to positively impact the community as well. More...

Capitalism alive and well at GHS

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer

A business venture by Gaffney High students turned into a windfall for local charities on Friday. More...

Budget vote tonight

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer

For the first time in 14 years, the budget Gaffney City Council is expected to approve will include a tax hike. More...

First winner of Jones’ scholarship named

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer

Gaffney High School senior Brittany Smith hopes to work as a veterinarian in her hometown after she finishes college. More...

School Briefs

Graduates magna cum laude COLUMBIA More...

Mardis joins First National

SHELBY, N. C. More...

Police Report

Drugs found in Blacksburg raid

Narcotics agents found cocaine, Xanax and ecstasy during a raid at a Blacksburg home, according to a report at the Cherokee County Sheriff More...

Court Report

The following cases have been disposed of by the Seventh Circuit Solicitor More...

Former resident of public housing says gas leak caused health problems; files lawsuit

By TARA JENNINGS Ledger Staff Writer

A former resident of public housing in Gaffney is suing the Gaffney Housing Authority Development Corporation because she claims she was exposed to a gas leak in her home for a number of years. More...

Science makes a ‘splash’

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer

Patty Hamilton has an interesting way of describing how she uses her chemistry degree at USC More...

Spratt secures $3.5 million for Timken product

U.S. Rep. John Spratt secured $3.5 million for a product being developed by the Timken Company in a defense bill the House passed this week. Spratt is a senior member of the Armed Services Committee. More...

MURAL, MURAL ON THE WALL...

Gaffney High AP studio art student Katie Longshore helps paint a mural Wednesday afternoon designed to add more color to the fine arts classroom area. More...