Religion a hot topic for media
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
      Network television news has used its great wealth of resources throughout the years to try to gain insight into virtually every subject known to man. From murder to steroids and beyond, they have tried to break down the most complex subjects into tiny morsels that are easily digested by the human brain. However, one subject for the most part has eluded them - until now.
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Man struck by lightning - twice
      HAMLIN, Pa. (AP) - Lightning can strike twice. Just ask Don Frick. Frick said he survived his second lightning strike Friday - 27 years to the day of his first - and emerged a bit shaken with only a burned zipper and a hole in the back of his jeans.
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Numerous drug-related arrests made
By TARA JENNINGS Ledger Staff Writer tara@gaffneyledger.com
      Narcotics officers seized approximately 29 grams of crack cocaine during a S.C. Highway Patrol driver's license checkpoint Thursday at Twin Bridge Road and Old Post Road in Gaffney, a report at the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office states.
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Local teachers go back in time
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
      Five Cherokee County social studies teachers spent a week in Washington this month learning more about the Declaration of Independence and other historical documents. Blacksburg High teacher Sherri Beam, Blacksburg Middle teacher Vickie Means and Blacksburg Elementary teacher Denise Smith were in Washington July 9-13.
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City of Gaffney officially takes possession of old post office building
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com
      It's official - the City of Gaffney now owns the former post office. Gaffney Administrator James Taylor said the closing documents were signed Friday. Taylor will meet with the Gaffney City Council Building and Grounds Committee this week to determine the next step for the project.
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Chamber retreat is set Sept. 19-21 in Charleston
      The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual fall workshop retreat Sept. 19-21 at the historic Mills House in Charleston. Registration and hospitality will be on the evening of Sept. 19. Workshops will be held on the mornings of September 20 and 21.
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