LEDGER COLUMNIST
Some items that appear to be hot in more ways than one
Tim GULLA LEDGER STAFF WRITER
      It goes without saying that stolen merchandise is "hot" property. But I'm beginning to wonder if stolen merchandise can be "hot" in more ways than one.
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LEDGER READERS ON THE ROAD
     Fred, Amanda and Daniel Knowles have been to Hell and back this year, and they took the Ledger with them! Literally! They visited Hell in Grand Cayman on a recent cruise. On your next trip out of town, take a copy of The Ledger along and send a picture of yourself or your group reading the newspaper to: cody@gaffneyledger.com.
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LETTERS
      Puppies, kittens enjoy Christmas miracle Dear Editor: Two of Cherokee County's animal welfare organizations joined forces Dec. 15, to make a Christmas miracle for local unwanted puppies and kittens, taking them to Michigan where they will be adopted.
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THEIR VIEW
Why do we even have a state board?
      The initial reaction to the State Board of Education's decision to elect a homeschooling mom as its next chairwoman at times has bordered on hysteria. We admit we have some concerns about the selection of someone who supports vouchers and campaigned so actively against the election of the education superintendent with whom the board should work closely.
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