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November 23, 2007
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Woman headed for Thanksgiving with her family walks away unhurt when her car crashes on I-85
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com
Laura Barry missed her flight for a Thanksgiving with her family and couldn't regret it. She was alive, relieved and reflective about what could have been. Without a scratch, the Easley resident was pulled from her car Wednesday morning just seconds after her vehicle spun out of control on Inter... More...
Christmas Is For Kids drive now underway
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

County residents can help provide a merry Christmas for underprivileged children through the Gaffney Ledger's annual fundraiser "Christmas Is For Kids." The generosity of local residents allowed 119 children in Cherokee County to enjoy a better Christmas in 2006. The Ledger is now accepting donat... More...

Part of Upstate Alliance 2008 strategy involves marketing 10-county region on a global basis
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyleder.com

GREENVILLE - The fall of the U.S. dollar could be Cherokee County's gain. With the dollar declining in value against foreign currencies, it becomes cheaper for foreign companies to invest in the United States. More...

 Local News
•Poor economic conditions in housing industry blamed for brick plant's shutdown
Hanson Brick and Tile is blaming a lingering downturn in the construction industry for its decision to close its Blacksburg plant, a move that will put 39 people out of work beginning Dec. 31. A Hanson Brick official, east region marketing manager Greg Snowman, confirmed Wednesday that employees ... More...
•One school trustee rates James as near-perfect
•FOP elects new officers
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 LifeStyles
•ANNIE'S MAILBOX
Dear Annie: In 1994, my first real relationship ended when "Lisa" and I parted ways. For reasons that are still valid, I broke it off. It was emotional and very tough on her. After that, I met the woman who became my wife, and we've been married eight years. More...
•'Tis the season
•Bakes Sale
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 Sports
•Catchin'the Greenwave
¦ Gaffney battles Summerville for trip to title game
Most teams design something different for each opponent - a new coverage or a different offensive look. Not 12-1 and second-seeded Summerville, which hosts Gaffney tonight in a Class 4A Division semifinal game. The Greenwave does most of its damage through the air. Just ask last week's playoff v... More...
•BRIEFS
•Gamecocks look to salvage season with win over rival Clemson
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 Obituaries
•Hugh Patterson
Former owner/operator of Patterson Trucking
Hugh Patterson, 88, of 125 Forestdale Drive, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007, at Upstate Carolina Medical Center. Born in Gaffney, he was the husband of Elizabeth Whelchel Patterson and son of the late J.W. Patterson and Delphia Kitchens Patterson. He was formerly the own... More...
•Bonnie Cooper
•Rev. Donald G. Roper
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 Letters
•Support the Indians as they travel to Summerville
Dear TRUE Gaffney Fans: This year has been yet another good year for the Gaffney Indian football team. We are 11-2, and heading into a big showdown at Summerville for a chance to win a third consecutive state title. However, I've heard this season many fans, students, and others around here sa... More...
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 Inside Report
•Congressional tax blundering
WASHINGTON - Habitual congressional gridlock usually has no impact on the lives of ordinary Americans. But what happened on the Senate floor last Friday just before lawmakers recessed for their Thanksgiving break will delay tax refunds next year for some 50 million taxpayers who count on them. More...
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 Columns
•LEDGER READERS ON THE ROAD
Pictured here are a group of seniors from Grassy Pond Baptist Church and friends at Myrtle Beach. The group includes (front row, left to right) Leonard Hughey, Jean Hughey, Helen Swofford, Joe Ellen Fowler, Sue Daggert, Margaret Phillips, Meda Blackmon and Adger Miller. (Back row, left to right) Dan... More...
•Driving and pondering, and getting a ticket
•Cartoon
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