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March 13, 2006 / Local News

Everyone's a winner in Upward basketball

By SCOTT BAUGHMAN Ledger Staff Writer scottb@gaffneyledger.com

Although there were no trophies distributed, for parents and volunteers Wednesday%27s Upward Basketball awards ceremony was certainly a night of champions. More...

Machines stolen

Nearly $8,000 worth of vending machines, including More...

Store owner knocked out A Gaffney man told police he was knocked unconscious while working at his business, Webster%27s Seafood at 1545 Old Georgia Hwy., Gaffney, a report at the Cherokee County Sheriff%27s Office states. More...

Consolidation meeting Thursday

By TARA JENNINGS Ledger Staff Writer tara@gaffneyledger.com

Cherokee County residents will have their second opportunity to voice their opinions about consolidation at a public hearing at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Macedonia Fire Department, 337 Macedonia Road. More...

Three people have picked up petition packets for BPW race

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

Board of Public Works Commissioner Brenda Earls%27 announcement that she would not seek re-election hasn%27t exactly set off a land More...

Man charged with felony DUI

A Gaffney man remains in the Cherokee County Detention Center pending a bond hearing following what police said was a drunk driving accident at 7:30 a.m. Sunday. More...

Sports photo exhibit planned

The Cherokee County Alliance of Visual Artists (CAVA) will host an exhibit of sports photography at the City of Gaffney Visitor%27s Center in mid-April. More...

County fined for pay snafu

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation has penalized the county for failing to pay the wages owed to its former tax assessor. More...

Not your father's science project

BHS students do PowerPoints

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

Blacksburg High School ninth graders Candice Alge and Whitney Baumgarner were thrilled in January when offered the chance to do a PowerPoint presentation instead of a traditional science fair project. More...