Local resident Jackie Harden believes she made the right decision. After all, her father and uncle did it years before, putting life and limb on the line to ensure the safety of the ones they love. "My uncle and father took part in World War II," Harden said. "So the military already was a big part of who I am. More...
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
Four out of five Cherokee County tenth graders passed the exit exam on their first attempt this year, according to results released Friday by the state Department of Education. High school students must pass the English and math sections of the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) in order to graduate. More...
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
Bowing to a shaky economic outlook, the South Carolina Peach Festival will continue its recent emphasis on low-cost events. The Peach Festival has no immediate plans in 2009 to hold any high-priced ticket events, such as a tractor pull or concert featuring a major entertainer. More...
The Gaffney Police Department reported the theft of a speaker box from the porch of an East Montgomery Street home. The box with 12-inch subwoofer speakers was taken from a porch in the 400 block between 8 p.m. Oct. 28 and 3 p.m. Oct. 29. The box was valued at $150. More...
CHARLESTON - St. John's Lutheran Church was the setting Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, for the marriage of Allison Frances Denton and Jeffrey William McMeans, both of Summerville. The Rev. Steven Plonk officiated at the 4 p.m. ceremony. A reception, hosted by the bride's parents, followed at The Citadel Beach House on Isle of Palms. More...
Gaffney coach Phil Strickland must have found a 4-leaf clover this weekend. How else would you explain Gaffney's seemingly favorable draw in the Class AAAA Division I playoffs. More...
Glenn Alan Crouch, 53, of 135 Williams Road, Gaffney, passed away Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at his home. Born April 15, 1955, in Catawba County, N.C., he was the son of Glenn Avery Crouch and Betty Faye Flowers Crouch, both of Claremont, N.C. He had been a truck driver for UPS Freight for 27 1. More...
Dear Editor: I am a lifelong resident of the McKowns Mountain area and opposed to the Waste Management landfill proposed for our community. I would like to respond to viewpoints published in The Ledger last week. First of all, we find that there are actually "landfill supporters." What a novel concept! What exactly do they support? The stink? More...
Veterans honored at Saturday ceremony