Gaffney mayor presses county to help fund proposed soccer complex
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com
      The county needs to make a financial commitment to make the proposed Lake Whelchel soccer complex a reality, Gaffney Mayor Henry Jolly said. Speaking at the Cherokee County Chamber retreat Friday in Charleston, Gaffney Mayor Henry Jolly said it's time for the county to appropriate funds for the project.
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I WANT SOME -
      Cherokee County children had plenty of activities to choose from Saturday on the Peachtree Centre grounds, whether checking out the refreshment stands or waiting in line for a ride at the "Family Fun Day."
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SCC announces summer Dean's List
      The following students have earned Spartanburg Community College Dean's List honors for the Summer 2007 term: Blacksburg: Moda V. Capers; David E. Ewaldz; Derra D. Fite; Matthew Hale; Nathan B. Patterson; Dedra P. Porter; Jonathan K. Sarratt.
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Local students share thoughts on 'Jena Six'
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
      Scores of Cherokee County residents Thursday joined thousands of other people across the nation in wearing black clothing in support of the "Jena Six"- a group of six African American teenagers who were charged with attempted murder in the beating of a white classmate in their hometown of Jena, La.
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Boys and Girls club receives $5,000 donation
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
      Wal-Mart donated $5,000 Saturday to the local Boys and Girls Club. Area director Vance Hammond announced the gift Saturday at a "Kids Day" held on athletic fields behind the club on Pecan Street. Parents and children spent four hours participating in a sports clinic, safety demonstrations by Gaffney firefighters and police officers and enjoying snow cones and music.
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Church will name library in honor of former pastor and his wife
"He made it to where you could do nothing but love him, which a lot of people in the community will tell you because he was so easy to get along with. He performed a lot of weddings, funerals and other things, so he was able to touch a lot of lives in the
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
      For much of the past 50 years, Cherokee Avenue Baptist Church has been influenced either by former Pastor Clarence Hampton or his wife, Magdalene.
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Fire department receives grant
      The Gaffney Fire Department has received $54,431 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Chief Nathan Ellis said almost $25,000 will be used to buy technical rescue equipment, and the rest will fund eight mobile radios and a thermal imager.
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Do you know what to do when someone is choking?
"There has been a change in the techniques taught by the Red Cross."
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
      The American Red Cross has expanded its recommendations on how to treat adults who are choking on food. For many decades, the most common way to help a choking person was to put your arms around the victim's waist and begin a series of abdominal thrusts. This method was often called the Heimlich maneuver after Cincinnati Dr.
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GO WILDCATS
      The Blacksburg High cheerleading competition team won fourth place in the 1A-2A division of the Rebel Cheer Challenge held at Byrnes High Saturday. Gaffney came in third in the 4A division.
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Locals graduate from G-W
      BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. - The following local students graduated from Gardner- Webb University during its 2007 summer commencement ceremony on Aug. 4. They were among a total of 341 graduates who received degrees. Glenda F. Brow, of Gaffney graduated with a MA degree in school administration; Angela B.
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