School board approves $61.8 million budget
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
      The Cherokee County School Board unanimously approved a $61.8 million budget Monday that includes no tax increase and limited teacher attrition. Revenues increased 5.3 percent over the previous school year.
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Suspicious fires being investigated
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com
      Two suspicious fires broke out hours apart at the same West Frederick Street residence Sunday, leaving Gaffney Fire Chief Nathan Ellis and firefighters to spend the night securing the likely crime scene until police investigators had a chance to scour it for evidence in daylight.
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Ride raises $8,000
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
      A motorcycle ride raised $8,000 Saturday morning to help Habitat for Humanity with its goal of finishing five new houses this month. More than 70 motorcycle riders hit the highway on a route that took them from the Cherokee Shrine Club to the historic Rose Hill Plantation in Union.
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June 20 is deadline to enter New Talent contest
      The Blacksburg Rotary Club is again sponsoring the South Carolina Peach Festival New Talent Night. The event will be held Tuesday, June 24 at 7 p.m. in Fullerton Auditorium on the campus of Limestone College. There will be two age categories - those under 15 and those 15 and older.
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Graham wins primary; Democrats too close to call; very few people show up at the polls
Staff, wire reports
      Sen. Lindsey Graham easily won his primary Tuesday against a fellow Republican who accused him of being too liberal for South Carolina and hammered his ties to John McCain.
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POLICE REPORT
      Three puppies were reported stolen from a Bonner Road property June 4. Sometime between 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., according to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, an unknown person stole three water spaniel/cocker spaniel mix puppies. The dogs were about 6 months old. They are valued at $310.
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Good music isn't the only reason people flock to the 'Country Jam'
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
      Providing flavors that cannot be found on any breakfast table, the Country Jam concert series in Blacksburg has made a name for itself among music enthusiasts. Beginning as a reason to prove a friend wrong, the concert series has blossomed over the past four years.
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     HONORED - Local businessman W. Kenneth Edwards was recently honored for service to the Cherokee County DSN Board. Edwards served from 2004- 2008. He served as Vice Chairman. Left to right are: Rev. Ron Jackson, Board Chairman; W. Kenneth Edwards, Vice Chairman; H. Pearson Cooper, Executive Director.
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The Hoppers coming to town
      The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with Larry Bright Promotions, is sponsoring The Hoppers in Concert for two shows on Saturday, July 12. A matinee performance is scheduled for 3 p.m. and the evening concert at 7 p.m. in Fullerton Auditorium on the Limestone College campus in Gaffney.
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     TOO HOT TO PLOW - A barrel race , top photo, was among several tractor games held Saturday on a field off Twin Lake Road during the sixth annual Plow Day and Tractor Show sponsored by the Broad River Antique Power Association. Above, Kings Mountain resident Tommy Perry operates an 1890 Chase shingle mill. Perry showed how shingles were once cut for farmhouse roofs. Assisting him is tractor driver John Wright.
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Homebuying 101
S.C. Department of Consumer Affairs workshop June 25
      The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) will sponsor its second "Homebuying 101: Building the Foundation for Your American Dream" on Wednesday, June 25. Consumers looking to buy a home as well as business professionals in the industry are encouraged to attend this one-day workshop.
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     IS IT DONE YET? - Mac Carroll shows off his culinary skills to Larry Vincent during Limestone Presbyterian Church's annual service and cookout at Lake Whelchel on Sunday, June 1.
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Gaffney residents graduate from GW
      BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. - The following Gaffney residents graduated from Gardner Webb University during its recent 2008 Spring commencement ceremony.
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