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May 19, 2006 / Local News

TOURISM DAY-

Richard Reese checks out the Indian Arrow collection brought by Mike Jacobs to Thursday's See America Week event at the S.C. Welcome Center in Blacksburg. More...

Burglary suspects face additional charges

Authorities said two Gaffney men charged last week with burglarizing local businesses have been connected to a January armed robbery. More...

Christian Coalition will host prayer breakfast for candidates

WHEN: Saturday at 8:30 a.m. WHERE: Ryan's Steakhouse in Gaffney HOST: Cherokee County Christian Coalition INVITED: The public and all candidates in the June 13 primary elections

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

The Cherokee County Christian Coalition will hold a candidate prayer breakfast Saturday at Ryan's Steakhouse More...

Grassy Pond Elementary honored as 'School of Promise'

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

Grassy Pond Elementary was among seven schools statewide honored Thursday as 2006 Flagship Schools of Promise. More...

BPW willing to negotiate utility rates with city

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

A Gaffney Board of Public Works (GBPW) official said Thursday he would be open to negotiations to lower utility costs for the city but said the final decision rests with the utility's board of commissioners. More...

Animal shelter to hold open house

The Cherokee County Consolidated Animal Shelter will hold an open house from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday. More...

RIDE HONORS HILL

Approximately 250 motorcycles took part in the 2nd Annual More...

Eighth-grade prom set for Sat., May 27

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

Eighth graders will get to experience their own prom May 27 at the National Guard Armory. More...

He was in jail on failure to pay child support

Police say woman supplied son with drugs

By TARA JENNINGS Ledger Staff Writer tara@gaffneyledger.com

A Rutherfordton, N.C., woman has joined her son behind bars after she allegedly provided the Cherokee County Detention Center inmate with drugs and cigarettes. More...