Cherokee County voters turned out in large numbers Tuesday, apparently setting an all-time record. According to the final vote tally, 74 percent, or 20,935 of the 28,210 registered county voters went to the polls in Tuesday's presidential election. Absentee ballots made up 3,154 of that total. More...
Turns attention to building Democratic administration
By NEDRA PICKLER Associated Press Writer
CHICAGO — After eight years of Republican rule, Barack Obama turned Wednesday to the task of building a Democratic administration to lead the country out of war and into the financial recovery that he promised. After registering a victory margin of 52.3 percent to John McCain's 46. More...
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com
Two local Democrat incumbents were successful Tuesday in their bids for re-election to the State House of Representatives. In the District 30 race, Rep. Olin Phillips got 55 percent of the vote to win re-election to his 17th term, beating Republican challenger Bobby Beattie, 6,359-5,266. More...
It wasn't the most difficult decision to make on their ballot, but Blacksburg residents gave their stamp of approval regarding the town's proposed sale of its natural gas company. Approximately 542 Blacksburg taxpayers voted on the referendum, with 63 percent voting in favor of the sale of the municipally-owned utility. More...
U sing a tablespoon of history and a pinch of drama, the Cherokee County Historical and Arts Preservation Society (CHAPS) hopes it has cooked up something the entire community can enjoy in this weekend's historic hay ride and ghost walk. More...
Indians need help to capture region or begin playoffs at home
Gaffney coach Phil Strickland has one word to describe his team's chances of capturing the region title or hosting a first-round playoff game -- slim. To capture their first Region III title, the 6-4 Indians must beat region-leading Northwestern (9-1, 4-0) and York (4-6, 2-2) must defeat Clover (7-3, 3-1). More...
Retired home economist for Clemson University Home Extension Service
Edith Louise Burgess, 82, formerly of 2609 Union Hwy., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at Brookview Healthcare Center. Born in Gaffney, she was the daughter of the late William Frank (W. F.) Burgess and Rosa Medley Burgess. She was a retired home economist for Clemson University Home Extension Service, where she worked for over 38 years. More...
Dear Editor: Do you have images reeling through your mind of what homelessness looks like? Are they of the young, old, uneducated, who are dirty and alone? Actually, the picture of the homeless population is much more diverse. More...
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