County agrees to hire vet to euthanize dogs
Animal rights activists take their case before county council
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com
      A group of local animal rights activists weren't able to rescue any dogs from death row, but they have done the next best thing - ensure the euthanizations at the Cherokee County animal shelter are performed humanely and in accordance with state law.
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     PLANTING TIME - City of Gaffney officials plant a tree at Westend Park as part of an obligation to National Tree Line USA and the city's Arbor Day efforts. Shown from left to right: Chad Phillips, Ronnie Harris, Councilman Tom Reid, Ernie Ramsey, Mayor Henry Jolly. and James Taylor.
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Public meeting planned on Duke's proposed nuclear power plant
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will receive comments from the public on Thursday, May 1 at Gaffney High School at 7 p.m.
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
      The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will hold a public meeting May 1 to receive comments about Duke Energy's plans to build a nuclear power plant here. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the Gaffney High School auditorium. People who wish to comment can register from 5-7 p.m. Each person will have three minutes to speak.
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Got credit problems? This meeting is for you
      The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs will hold a free seminar about "Getting and repairing credit" in Gaffney on Thursday, April 24. The event, which will begin at 10 a.m. in the Cherokee County Public Library, will focus on how consumers can maintain a good credit score and repair credit history.
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Portion of street closed when gas line severed
      The Gaffney Fire Department had to close down a portion of College Drive on Monday afternoon when contractors cutting trenches for an irrigation system at Johnny Q. Little Park sliced through a three-inch natural gas line.
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Cancer survivors gather to celebrate life
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com
      Torance Inman knew his audience well Monday night, even if he hadn't met any of them before. "How many of you remember the day you heard those three little words - you have cancer?" he asked.
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Gaffney student receives degree
      William Shelton Gaffney of Gaffney received a B.S. degree in Sports Management from Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, N.C., during winter commencement exercises on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007.
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Free bluegrass concert Friday night
      Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce announces an evening of bluegrass music at the Michael Gaffney Cabin on Friday, April 25th, from 6:00 until 8:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the music of J. Max McKee and Blue Carolina. Food will be available from Logan Street Hot Dogs, Bruster's Ice Cream and Haines Funnel Cakes.
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Veterans Appreciation Day is Saturday
      Veterans Appreciation Day on Saturday, April 26, will offer more exhibits, entertainment, and antique military vehicles and weapons than in the past. Festivities will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 4 p.m. at the American Legion Hut and Veterans Museum in Irene Park, 200 S. Logan St.
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Former Gaffney Head Start director honored by Alpha Kappa Alpha
      Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. The local organization celebrated the occasion by worshipping at Limestone Missionary Baptist Church and honoring a citizen of the community for her service to mankind, one of the principles on which the sorority was founded.
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Police investigating school break-in
      Gaffney Police are investigating yet another break-in at a Cherokee County School District school building that apparently was targeted twice in the same evening. At about 7:30 p.m. Monday, police responded to a security alarm at the Limestone Learning Center on Leadmine Street and soon discovered several open doors and a broken office door knob inside the building.
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Gaffney native ends military career, but she's still in 'control'
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
      On many occasions during her childhood, Gaffney native Angela Hull dreamed of one day flying above the clouds and traveling the many nations of the world. "I always wanted to be able to visit the different nations and experience different cultures," Senior Master Sgt. Hull said. "It was definitely a goal I wanted to achieve.
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Tourism Day
      County residents are invited to celebrate National Tourism Day on Wednesday, May 14 at the Blacksburg South Carolina Welcome Center. Representatives from attractions and accommodations are invited to show visitors to the South Carolina their appreciation by offering special samples, discounts, giveaways, setting up exhibits and displays, sharing food and drinks.
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Dolls are the newest item in county coroner's bag of tools
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com
      Cradling a lifelike infant doll in his arm, Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler hopes the newest tools at his disposal will rarely see the light of day.
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