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March 19, 2007 RSS feed / Local News

Historic district residents will meet tonight to form crime watch group

The Central Historic Crime Watch Group will hold an organizational meeting at 6:30 p.m. today at CHAPS in the Old Central School. More...

Named to dean's list at Furman

GREENVILLE - Three area students have been named to the Dean's List for the 2007 winter term at Furman University. More...

ARC's Kids Day termed 'big success'

The Cherokee County American Red Cross held its first ARC Kids Day on Saturday, March 16. According to the organizers, it was a big success. More...

Lindsay selected for membership to NSHSS

ATLANTA - The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) has announced that Gaffney Senior High School student Tyron Q. Littlejohn Lindsay of Gaffney has been selected for membership. More...

Residents request permission for water to be supplied by North Carolina

"We just need water so bad and I hate to see the church being held up."

The water in the Rock Springs community is terrible, Max Mintz told the Blacksburg Town Council on Tuesday during the group's regular monthly meeting. More...

Cherokee County students will receive discount on tuition

Cherokee County residents will save money and mileage when Spartanburg Community College (SCC) campus begins its regular academic classes this fall. More...

Chick-fil-A convention has local flavor

A man with ties to Gaffney recently won several prestigious awards from one of the nation's largest fast food chains. More...

Grant funds will be used to upgrade East Gaffney

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

County officials are continuing work on a development plan that could transform portions of East Gaffney into a symbol of progress. More...

Happy Birthday!

MRS. MAE SUE GAFFNEY celebrated her 100th birthday Saturday, March 17. She was honored by family and friends with a dinner at Ryan's Steakhouse on Friday, March 16. Mrs. Gaffney said the key to a long life "is to put God first."

MRS. MARIE H. WOOD (center, seated) celebrated her 98th birthday on Friday, March 16. She is being congratulated by Rev. and Mrs. J.W. Sanders Sr. at a drop-in party at her home. Mrs. Wood is the 'Mother' of Bethel Baptist Church. More...