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December 14, 2007
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Her family hasn't seen her since Nov. 28
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com
To Verlisha Littlejohn's family, uncertainty is worse than knowing the truth. They haven't seen Littlejohn since Nov. 28 and the last spoken words anyone heard from her were cause for concern. There was distress in her voice during a cell phone conversation with her mother that abruptly ended. More...
High-speed chase ends in fatality

A 41-year-old Grover, N.C., man died early today near Blacksburg after he reportedly lost control of his truck and crashed during a police chase. Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler identified the man as Michael James Martin, of 1054 Blackburn Drive, Grover. More...

Feds indict Gaffney woman on possessing stolen mail charge

A Gaffney woman was indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury in Greenville on a charge of possession of stolen mail. The charge against Metta Pridmore, 26, stemmed from an investigation by the United States Postal Inspector. Pridmore allegedly was part of a group that was stealing mail to obtai... More...

 Local News
•Students collect 4,322 items in 'Kans for Kids' food drive
Limestone-Central Elementary students have collected more than 4,000 canned food items over the past two weeks for the local Salvation Army. Rice, Ramen noodles, corn, and green beans are among 4,322 food items that students have brought for Salvation Army's "Kans for Kids" food drive. More...
•Duke submits construction application
•Voter registration deadline nears
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 LifeStyles
•Miss Jones, Mr. Littlejohn speak vows
Detric Michelle Jones and Marvin Dewayne Littlejohn were married Saturday, May 12, 2007, at Concord Baptist Church. Dr. Michael A. Bridges performed the 3 p.m. double ring ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Littlejohn are making their home in Gaffney after a wedding trip to Charleston. More...
•ANNIE'S MAILBOX
•Photos
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 Sports
•Irvin and ASU look to make history
Mountaineers try for unprecendented third national crown
Former Gaffney High standout Brett Irvin and his Appalachian State teammates will be looking to make history tonight when they try for an unprecedented third consecutive title. The Mountaineers (12-2) meet Delaware (11- 3) in Chattanooga in the Football Championship Subdivision Final. The game wi... More...
•Brockman sidelined by injury
•Three Wildcats selected to all-region teams
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 Obituaries
•Betty Jo Benton
Betty Jo Parker Benton, 73, of 415 Chatham Ave., passed away on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, at her residence. Born in Gaffney, she was the widow of Dexter Benton and daughter of the late Daniel Jackson Parker and Jessie Lee Pace Parker. Mrs. Benton was retired from the textile industry and was of th... More...
•Terry L. Rainey
•Roy F. Carpenter
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 Letters
•Lots of folks helped make Christmas on Limestone happen
Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to some very special people who assisted in making Christmas On Limestone a big success. Joe and Shirley Randolph spent hours decorating the Michael Gaffney log home. They adorned the cabin with greenery, berries and oth... More...
•Merchants impressed with O'Donald's efforts
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 Inside Report
•Hillary's slush-fund attack
WASHINGTON - David Axelrod, the seasoned Chicago Democratic political operative who is chief strategist for Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign, was taken by surprise in the last minute of CBS's "Face the Nation" on Dec. 2. Howard Wolfson, Sen. Hillary Clinton's spokesman, accused Obama of ... More...
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 Columns
•Santa has followed me around the world
There has never been any question in my mind about whether Santa Claus exists. Even at the age of 35, I am still a true believer in the jolly old fellow who lives at the North Pole. I have seen way too much evidence in my short life to confirm that Santa Claus is alive and well. More...
•LEDGER READERS ON THE ROAD
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