City to make changes in zoning laws by reducing setback requirements
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com
      Gaffney City Council last week approved the first reading of changes to the city's zoning laws that could make doing business a little easier in some areas. The changes will reduce the front yard setback requirements in neighborhood commercial zoning districts and office commercial zoning districts from 40 feet to 25 feet.
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Man tells police ex-wife tried to run him over with minivan
      The Gaffney Police Department is investigating an Aug. 5 incident during which a man claimed his ex-wife tried to run him over with a minivan. According to a police report, a 28-year-old man claimed his ex-wife attempted to hit him on College Drive and Union Street between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. Aug. 5. No charges were reported by police.
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Middle schools continue push to have more junior scholars
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
      A junior scholar initiative remains a work in progress in Cherokee County middle schools. The district used private funding last summer to purchase 200 Princeton Review Pocket Prep handheld computers.
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District 4 incumbent seeks support
      I'm Donnie Smith candidate for re-election to the Cherokee County School Board District #4. It has been my privilege to serve the parents and students of Cherokee County for almost eight years now. I'm a lifelong resident of this county, and my wife Pam and myself have enjoyed living here together for 37 years.
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Cherokee school district 6 candidate issues statement
      I am Jamie Martin, candi- date for school trustee in District 6. I am the son of the late Willard and Carolyn Martin. I was born and raised in Rose Hill Park and still live there. I am married to April for 18 years. We have four sons, three of which currently attend school while one is not yet of age.
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