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April 23, 2008 RSS feed / Local News

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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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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 l More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

Former Gaffney Head Start director honored by Alpha Kappa Alpha

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. More...

Tourism Day

County residents are invited to celebrate National Tourism Day on Wednesday, May 14 at the Blacksburg South Carolina Welcome Center. More...

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. More...