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March 16, 2007 RSS feed / Local News

Ledger asks for summary judgment in BPW settlement case

The Gaffney Ledger filed a motion this week in Cherokee County Court of Common Pleas asking for summary judgment of a lawsuit that would grant the newspaper access to the Gaffney Board of Public Works' settlement agreement with a former commissione More...

2 + 2 = 4

Gaffney Middle School seventh graders work on math problems Tuesday as the school kicked off a Math-A-Thon to support St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. The Memphis-based hospital works to find a cure and save children from cancer. More...

Named to committee

Gaffney High senior William James has been named to the Ad Hoc Student Advisory Committee for the State Board of Education. James is Beta Club president, serves on the Principal's Advisory Committee, and won the Coaches Award for boy's tennis. More...

GHS principal honored for community contributions

Gaffney High School Principal Dr. Quincie Moore was honored Thursday by Spartanburg Community College for her community contributions. Moore was among eight recipients of the college's "Women of Achievement" awards. More...

Grant money helps students learn about the Holocaust

A 1930s trunk has opened a wealth of education resources for Gaffney High history students to learn about the Holocaust. More...

Gaffney BPW places second in occupational safety contest

The South Carolina Municipal Insurance Trust recognized the Gaffney Board of Public Works on Feb. 28 with an Occupational Safety Award for the third year in a row. There are four divisions with three top winners in each division. More...

School district checking into ownership of property

A Cherokee County School District property might change hands, provided the school district still owns the land. More...

Mayor: We're coming after you

Blacksburg Mayor David Hogue wants his town to have a vision for the future. "I really had a time deciding if I was going to run again, but I'm glad I did. More...

LACROSSE, ANYONE?

The Cherokee County Public Library and the Limestone College men's lacrosse team are co-sponsoring "Team Up to Read." In the top photo are the children who attended a kick-off event, where coaches and team members demonstrated the fundamental More...

Red Cross hosting 'Kid's Day'tomorrow

By TARA JENNINGS Ledger Staff Writer tara@gaffneyledger.com

The Cherokee County chapter of the American Red Cross is hosting a "Kid's Day" on Saturday in honor of Red Cross Month. Youngsters can participate in the Masters of Disaster free training on Saturday. More...

PIG BOWL PLAYERS

Local police raised $450 Saturday to help Delmar Patterson, who has been diagnosed with Hodgkins' lymphoma cancer, during an annual flag football game between the Gaffney Police Department and Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. More...

Hospital presents free seminar on hospice

Upstate Carolina Medical Center will present a free community seminar - HealthTalk - on hospice, Thursday, March 22, 6-7 p.m. in the hospital's cafeteria. More...

WATCHING THE FIRE TRAINING DRILLS

From left, Carlie Peeler, Brandon Thoms, Lane Peeler and Autumn Ruppe enjoy a snack on the back of the Goucher- White Plains Volunteer Fire Department fire truck Saturday as the firefighters, which include their fathers and More...