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January 15, 2007 RSS feed / Local News

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CUTTING UP

Local artist Fred Knowles was recently invited to dazzle the residents of Magnolias of Gaffney with his artistic talents. Pictured is Dorothy Hyatt, a resident and fellow artist, discussing various techniques and sharing her passion for art. More...

Airport update

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

Some of the county's community and industrial leaders will soon be hearing from the firm hired to conduct an airport feasibility study. Cherokee County Interim Administrator Ben Clary said W.K. More...

READER OF THEWEEK

Name: Michael Pearson Occupation: Cherokee County Code Enforcement Residence: Gaffney Family: wife, Alyson, and sons, Tucker and Michael Joe Favorite restaurants: Ozzie's Favorite pastime: Working with my daddy, Donnie Crowe Best thing a More...

Gaffney woman seeks public's help in finding her daughter who has been missing since 1991

By TARA JENNINGS Ledger Staff Writer tara@gaffneyledger.com

A Gaffney woman is pleading for the public's help in finding her daughter who has been missing since April 3, 1991. Mary Ellen Cobb said her daughter, Tina Marie Crouch, was 20 years old when she said she was going to the store and never returned. More...

Sons of Confederate Veterans' banquet will honor Lee and Jackson

By SCOTT BAUGHMAN Ledger Staff Writer scottb@gaffneyledger.com

The local Sons of Confederate Veterans group, Moses Wood Camp 125, will pause Jan. 21 for an annual banquet to recognize two of the South's most famous sons - Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson and Robert E. Lee. More...

Screams for help can be heard on tape

By TARA JENNINGS Ledger Staff Writer tara@gaffneyledger.com

Police were able to match evidence and DNA at the scene of the shooting in November with DNA evidence from a series of rapes which occurred in Gaffney between Dec. 6 and 13. More...

Shooter says he was protecting his property

Gunfire struck a 14-year-old boy in the leg.
By TARA JENNINGS Ledger Staff Writer tara@gaffneyledger.com

Homeowner Matthew Martin said he didn't realize he actually hit someone when he shot at five people he said were stealing a pit bull from his yard. More...

Mayor has big plans for downtown Gaffney

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

If Gaffney Mayor Henry Jolly has his way, the City of Gaffney will make strides to redevelop its downtown area in 2007. Jolly said the city has received a grant to develop a master plan for its downtown area. More...

Relay for Life kickoff scheduled for Jan. 22

By SCOTT BAUGHMAN Ledger Staff Writer scottb@gaffneyledger.com

A longstanding Cherokee County tradition is ready to go again as the 2007 Cherokee County Relay for Life kickoff will be hosted by Holly Grove Catering in Blacksburg. Activities are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on Jan. 22. More...

SERT simulates armed robbery in Blacksburg

By TARA JENNINGS Ledger Staff Writer tara@gaffneyledger.com

The Cherokee County Sheriff's Emergency Response Team (SERT) simulated an armed robbery Wednesday in Blacksburg. The Sheriff's mobile command post was set up at Mt. More...