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By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com When Toney and Amy Spencer were looking for a new car in the fall of 2001, they were merely looking for "a nice car to drive," rather than an automobile that would earn them regional and national acclaim. More ... One dead in collapse of parking deck CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - A portion of parking deck at a busy shopping mall collapsed Thursday, and a motorist who may have triggered the accident by crashing into the structure died, police said. The woman's car crashed into the edge of the top level of the parking deck at SouthPark Mall, Charlott... More ... County council approves tax break By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com The new owner of the Cherokee Corporate Park finally received a tax break on one of the buildings there. After delaying a vote on the measure at its previous meeting, Cherokee County Council on Monday approved the transfer of a tax incentive to R.T. More ...
City of Gaffney Public Works Department had a Thanksgiving dinner and announced employees of the year. Winners, from left, are: Toby Hopper, Sanitation Division, and Charlie Blackwell, Streets Division. More ... Three men arrested for assault and burglary Gaffney Police said in a report three local men were arrested following a Monday night break-in and assault inside a Palmetto Street home. The victim, a 22-year-old Gaffney man, told police the three men came to his home to continue a previous physical altercation. More ... 'Old Lady' Haney coming home to spread Christmas cheer By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com During his time on Earth, Jesus used many sermons and parables to illustrate lessons. One of those parables was that of "The Good Samaritan," who despite not having any prior knowledge of a certain needy person went out of his way to help. More ... Trace Adkins'life an open book with 'A Personal Stand' NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - He worked as an oil rig roughneck, nearly drank himself to death and was shot in the chest by his ex-wife. Friends always told country star Trace Adkins his life would make a good book. And so it has. More ...
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com A group of 16-year-old alternative school students is sending their own message of support this holiday season to injured veterans who have come home from the Iraq War. Limestone Learning Center students attending the Alternatives in Motion (AIM) program created 100 Christmas cards before leaving... More ...
THINKING OF YOU - Limestone Learning Center students Brittney Dawkins (left) and Kayla Crawford work on Christmas cards Tuesday to send soldiers at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center who are undergoing treatment over the holidays for injuries suffered in the Iraq War. More ... Rep. Clyburn hosts gala to raise money for S.C. State By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn (DSC) held a holiday gala Friday in Spartanburg to raise money for an endowment he has established at South Carolina State University. Clyburn and his wife, Emily, have set a $5 million goal for an archives and history endowment. The Clyburns, 1957 S.C. State graduates, esta... More ... Three earn national certification By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com Cherokee County District Teacher of the Year Marc Camp is among three teachers who earned National Board certification this year. Camp, a physical education teacher at Draytonville Elementary, was named the district's teacher of the year earlier this fall. More ...
Nancy Elliott prepares handmade ornaments to be hung on a Christmas tree Monday for the Cherokee County Alliance of Visual Artists (CAVA). The city will have trees from different organizations on display in city hall for the "Festival of Trees" holiday exhibit. More ... |
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