Principal wants students to SHINE
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
      New Alma Elementary Principal Kim Camp wants students in her school to shine in their classes this year. SHINE refers to the inventive acronym Alma Elementary has chosen as a yearlong learning theme. In this instance, SHINE means: "All- Star Dream Team, Think Deeply, Imagine what can be, Inspire others and Celebrate success.
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     SALUTE - Daisy Belue, daughter of Bubba and Christy Belue, salutes her favorite Marine on the 4th of July. Cpl. Henderson is currently stationed in Iraq.
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DOT seeks public comment
      The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking comments from the public on a proposed federal aid funding plan which begins Oct. 1.
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Movie about Hank Garland's life to be shown Friday
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
      Local residents will get their first opportunity to peer into the life of legendary musician and Cherokee County native Hank Garland on Friday as a movie chronicling his life hits the big screen at the Real to Reel Film Festival in Kings Mountain.
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Chamber newsletter available
      If you are currently not on the mailing list and would like to be added to the mailing list for the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce bi-monthly, 4-color Newsletter; please contact the Chamber Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 864-489-5721 or comcher@ bellsouth.net You may elect to receive by mail or electronically in pdf format.
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Salvation Army trying to provide school supplies for 100 children
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
      The Salvation Army has launched a community drive aimed at providing school supplies for 100 children when school starts Aug. 18. School supplies should be delivered to the Salvation Army as soon as possible because Luther Vaughan, Alma and Mary Bramlett elementaries are already in session, Salvation Army administrative assistant Darlene Henderson said.
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     NEW MEMBER - The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce sponsored a Ribbon Cutting July 16th for its newest member, Trackside Diner. Trackside Diner is owned and operated by Mrs. Tracy Will and family and just celebrated its first year in business. The diner serves a wide variety of sandwiches on choice of bread, salads, homemade soups, choice of 3 quiches, a variety of beverages and homemade desserts. Delivery options are also available for Trackside for group or business lunches. Located at 416 Wall Street in downtown Gaffney, hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The phone number is 488-1948. Shown above are (front row, left to right): Debbie Mauney, Chamber board member; Ann Crotzer, Tracy Will, Gene Moorhead, Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director; Susan Parris, Gaffney Visitors Center. (2nd row, left to right): Jane Waters, Rusty Poole, Jon Will holding Dakota and Jerry Hancock.
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Disturbance call leads to arrest of Gaffney man
      A 60-year-old Gaffney man was arrested Friday evening after police claimed he fired a gun while drunk at home. James Michael Studyvance, of 102 Oakview Drive, was charged by the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office with discharging a firearm while intoxicated. The alleged incident occurred at 10 p.m.
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