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By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com Episcopal Church of the Advent Organist Dr. Brennan Szafron figures it would take him 40 hours to drive from his home town in Canada to his present job in Spartanburg. It was one of many facts and figures Szafron shared with Mary Bramlett Elementary students about the difference between life in Ca... More ... Hospital to host 'Business After Hours' Upstate Carolina Medical Center will host Business After Hours on Thursday, Feb. 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Cherokee National Golf Club. Business After Hours is a monthly business networking opportunity sponsored by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce. All Chamber members are invited and encouraged ... More ... Police investigating suspicious fire The Gaffney police and fire departments are investigating a suspicious fire at 4:30 a.m. Friday, a report at the Gaffney Police Department states. Gaffney Fire Inspector Nathan Ellis said the fire destroyed the home at 404 Holmes St., Gaffney. Five adults lived at the residence and have been refer... More ...
By TARA JENNINGS Ledger Staff Writer tara@gaffneyledger.com Cherokee County Animal Control Officers had to euthanize a pit bull that was so severely malnourished and dehydrated it was on the verge of death. "It's a shame that people don't take better care of their animals than that," said Cherokee County Animal Control Officer Mike Pearson. "Then it's up t... More ...
Name: Pam Palmer Occupation: Hostess Residence: Gaffney Family: Daughter Christine, granddaughters Allie and Nikki Favorite restaurants: Colonial Fish Camp, Outback Steakhouse Favorite pastime: Playing cards Best thing about Cherokee County: More ... Injured officer back on patrol By TARA JENNINGS Ledger Staff Writer tara@gaffneyledger.com Five months after being pulled from a fiery head-on collision, Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputy Ronnie Painter has returned to work. Therapy and multiple surgeries have helped Painter recover from serious injuries to his left arm and both feet. "I'm getting around better than they thought I would... More ... Brookview celebrates outstanding DHEC survey Brookview Healthcare Center began the New Year with visitors arriving the week after Christmas. DHEC arrived at the facility on Jan. 24 and the final day of their visit came with great news for all of the staff at Brookview. DHEC left on Jan. 30 with the results of their survey in the hands of the... More ...
A Gaffney woman was treated and released from Upstate Carolina Medical Center following a 3 p.m. wreck Thursday at West Rutledge Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. More ... GHS football team to be honored by House By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com For the second time in two months, the Gaffney High football team will be traveling to Columbia. Instead of playing in Williams-Brice Stadium, the Gaffney Indians will be visiting the State House on Wednesday. State Rep. Dennis Moss (DGaffney) said he will be presenting the Class 4A Division I st... More ... Hospice seeking volunteers Hospice Care of South Carolina Cherokee County is seeking caring and compassionate people to provide emotional support and comfort to families and patients. Volunteer opportunities include visits, writing letters, running errands, office assistance, group projects, and more. Most importantly, volun... More ... |
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