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Counterfeit items seized by police; 4 people arrested

By TARA JENNINGS Ledger Staff Writer tara@gaffneyledger.com
Thousands of counterfeit CDs and DVDs as well as shoes, sunglasses and apparel were seized by state and local officials Friday during a raid of four Gaffney businesses. More...

County grading project raises some eyebrows; councilman insists work is legit

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

Cherokee County Councilman Charles Mathis insists the county did nothing wrong when it did grading work on property on Horseshoe Bend Drive. More...

Local News

Kirby Memorial reaches out to children through sports

By SCOTT BAUGHMAN Ledger Staff Writer scottb@gaffneyledger.com

Kirby Memorial Baptist Church has a lot of programs to reach out to the community, and Score Sports is proving once again to be one of the most successful as the group prepares for its upcoming basketball season. More...

Cases disposed of in General Sessions Court

The following cases have been disposed of during General Sessions Court at the Cherokee County Courthouse: More...

Officers seize 12 pounds of marijuana, teen charged

Narcotics officers seized approximately 12 pounds of marijuana from a Gaffney home Thursday, a report at the Gaffney Police Department states. The drugs have a street value of at least $8,000, police said. More...

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Sports

Gaffney 16, Byrnes 13

Indians eliminate Rebels; will take on Stratford on Friday
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com

Here are some constants - taxes, people driving too slowly on the roads in Gaffney and the Gaffney Indians winning a playoff game at the hallowed Reservation. More...

Petty's big-play ability sparks Indians to win

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com

Tyson Petty picked the perfect time for his first kickoff return for a touchdown. More...

Jones: 'Defense is best I've coached'

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com

Prior to the season, Gaffney defensive coordinator Dan Jones wasn't brimming with optimism about his inexperienced defense. More...

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Inside Report

INSIDE REPORT

ROBERT NOVAK

STEELE SPEAKING OUT WASHINGTON - President Bush's political advisers are urging Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele neither to seek nor accept a Cabinet post but instead find a national platform on television or radio. More...

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State News

Moss officially the winner in House District 29

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

Democrat Dennis Moss was confirmed by the state Election Commission on Friday as the winner of the state House seat in District 29. More...

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BYE, BYE REBELS

Gaffney fans cheer as the Indians run out the clock to preserve a 16-13 victory over the Byrnes Rebels More...

Trustees meet today to mull stadium plan

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

The Gaffney High football team played its last game in The Reservation this season Friday with a thrilling 16-13 playoff win over Byrnes. More...

LifeStyles

ANNIE'S MAILBOX

This guy has more than 'anger issues'
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar

Dear Annie: Recently, my daughter, "Sara," and her husband, "Dustin," had problems that escalated into physical abuse. They both did hurtful things, but Dustin choked Sara and kicked her in the stomach. More...

Miss Wyatt is bride of Mickey Shea Phillips

Nichole Lee Wyatt and Mickey Shea Phillips were united in marriage on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006, in an outdoor wedding at Lake Lure, N.C. The Rev. Tim Porter, pastor of East Flatrock Methodist Church, officiated the double ring ceremony at 6 p.m. More...

The amazing diversity of corn

From vegetable to fuel, native plant has many uses

The significance of Indian corn at the first Thanksgiving in 1621 is a well-known More...

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Obituaries

Herbert Ray Ramsey

Retired from Brown's Market and Winn-Dixie

Herbert Ray Ramsey, 83, a resident of Peachtree Centre, formerly of Maple Drive, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 17, 2006, at Peachtree Centre. More...

J.B. Wallace, Sr.

Retired from textiles

J.B. Wallace, Sr., 81, of 309 Dogwood Drive, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, at Oakmont East Nursing Facility in Greenville. More...

Mary Grubbs

Secretary at Mac's Chevrolet in Westminster for many years

WESTMINSTER - Mary McClure Grubbs, 88, formerly of Frank Street, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, at Peachtree Nursing Center in Gaffney. More...

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Columns

One day at the auto parts store

Klonie JORDAN

I am envious of people who know how to work on cars. More...

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HAVE YOU CONSIDERED

Make a list of God's blessings to you
Dr. French O'Shields

In the course of a lifetime, you will receive much advice. Some you sought, some you didn't. Some good, some bad. Some advice givers are not as wise as you may wish, or as they think they are. More...

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