A woods fire on People's Creek Road on Friday afternoon still had hot spots that required the attention of Gaffney firefighters the next morning. The Gaffney Fire Department responded at 3:30 p.m. when a storage shed fire at 236 People's Creek Road spread to a wooded area behind the residence, Capt. Jody Brasington said. More...
Two school district employees make 6-figure salaries; four others make $90,000-plus
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
Cherokee County Superintendent Dr. Bill James and assistant superintendent Dr. Linda Sellars are the only district employees making 6- figure salaries. James saw his salary increase from $124,808 to $128,939 annually when all district employees, including administrators, received the state's 3.31 percent raise in this year's $58.6 million school budget. More...
The Cherokee County School District will hold orientation meetings Monday and Tuesday with middle school students involved in a new junior scholars initiative. A junior scholar orientation for Gaffney area middle school students will be held today at 6:30 p.m. in the Gaffney High auditorium. An orientation for Blacksburg Middle students will be held Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. More...
Dear Annie: My husband has a sister who is obsessed with him. "Fawn" is in her 30s. She sends him e-mails every day, with "Love" on the subject line, droning on and on about how much she misses him and wishes he still lived at home with her and her mother. More...
Rocky McIntosh is known as a hard-working player. The former Gaffney High and University of Miami star would also like to be known as the starting outside linebacker for the Washington Redskins. McIntosh, the Redskins' second-round draft pick in 2006, saw limited playing time last season as he grasped defensive coordinator Greg Williams' system. More...
Ruby Estelle Bingham Atkins, 81, of 341 Frye Road, Gaffney, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007, at her home. Born in Hayesville, N.C., she was the wife of Hollis Samuel Atkins and daughter of the late Ellix Bingham and the late Lexie Watkins Bingham. She was a member of Tabernacle of Love Church. More...
Comes to defense of animal control officers Dear Editor: In regards to the article printed in The Gaffney Ledger, where Judy Wyles states that she is helping Laura and Joey Gunn, file a complaint against The Cherokee County Animal Control, I believe some more insight should be given about the situation. More...
"KING CORRUPTION" REIGNS WASHINGTON - Republicans returning to the House floor on Friday morning Aug. 3 after their walkout the night before were surprised to find as presiding officer the Democrat they call "King Corruption": Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania, master of earmarks and backroom deals. More...
Spurrier strayed out of bounds Last season's strong finish, followed by a highly rated recruiting class, further elevated most University of South Carolina fans' already lofty regard for Gamecock football coach Steve Spurrier. But Mr. Spurrier strayed out of bounds when he blasted the school's refusal to admit two of his recruits. More...
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