Blacksburg and Gaffney high students will soon find a new pizza offering on the lunch menu. The school district plans to begin serving personal pan pizzas to high school students, said Roland Cabading, the district's food service supervisor. More...
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com
A 37-year-old Gaffney woman, who was lucky enough to walk away from an early morning crash on Interstate 85 was killed a short time later when she was struck by a tractor-trailer. Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler said Sharon Warlick Byers, of 1022 W. Buford St., died from massive trauma. More...
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com
A college student from Gaffney severely injured in a violent crash on Interstate 85 just before Christmas was transferred last week to an Atlanta hospital that specializes in rehabilitation for persons who have suffered brain and spinal cord injuries. More...
With March designated as "American Red Cross (ARC) Month," the local chapter of the organization is preparing for its premier fundraising event, "A Taste of Cherokee." This is the seventh year the fundraiser will take place. It is scheduled for March 6 from 5:30 until 8 p.m. More...
One of the delights of the 2008 Gaffney Little Theatre season is Alice in Wonderland - the Musical, which began Thursday evening. The show will run today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with additional shows next week, Feb. 28, 29 and March 1, also at 7:30 p.m. More...
Served in United States Air Force for 12 years BLACKSBURG - Brady Howard (Teddy Bear) Pierce, 72, of 1829 E. Cherokee St., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, at his home. More...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Overwhelming repudiation of President Pervez Musharraf by Pakistan's voters did not immediately dilute the Bush administration's support for him. On the contrary, the first election returns were barely in Monday night when the U.S. government began pressing victorious opposition leaders not to impeach the former military strongman. More...
Russ and Melody Bradley are pictured here visiting Cozumel in January as part of a 7-day cruise while celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary. 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. More...
COLUMBIA - College spending would be cut by about $10 million and state agencies would lose more than $61 million under final approval given Thursday by House budget writers to a spending plan for the next fiscal year. More...
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