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November 10, 2008 / Local News

Veterans honored at Saturday ceremony

By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com

Not looking to gain anything from his 23 years in the military but the sense of pride from serving the country he loves, Saturday was enough to bring a tear to Merle Reams' eyes. More...

Election officials here support early voting system

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

Stuck in a long line on voting day? There could be a solution. Both North Carolina and Georgia encourage early voting and Cherokee County Election Commission Chairman Suzanne Turner wouldn't mind if South Carolina adopted that voting method. More...

Freightliner receives job training, environmental awards

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) was recognized today by the Gaffney Vocational Rehabilitation Center, a service of the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department, for its efforts working with the center's job readiness progr More...

Interim Hospice opens new office

By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com

Believing that life's final days are sacred and special, a Spartanburg County hospice care service hopes opening an office in Cherokee County will create memories local residents can take with them to the grave. More...

City officers put to the test

By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com

Passing the Gaffney Police Department's annual driving qualifications test won't get you a license but would show you know how to handle a vehicle under stressful conditions. More...

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EARLY VOTER — Corinth Elementary School kindergarten student Brandon Hames cast his ballot in a mock election Monday. More...

POLICE REPORT

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. More...

Three people arrested as authorities pursue stolen vehicles case

By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com

The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office impound yard was jam-packed with used cars Friday as a result of an ongoing investigation into an alleged Blacksburg chop shop. More...

City won't 'leaf' you hanging

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

City public works crews have begun their leaf collection efforts. Gaffney Administrator James Taylor told Gaffney City Council that two leaf-vac trucks are presently in service. More...

Hospice Care schedules blood drive

Hospice Care of South Carolina celebrates November as National Hospice Month. Hospice affirms life and dignity. More...

Medicare drug plans to be explained

The Appalachian Area Agency on Aging will offer a free information session on the Medicare Prescription Drug plans on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 10:45 a.m. at the Gaffney Senior Center, 499 W. Rutledge Ave. More...

Boy Scouts have begun food drive

Local Boy Scout troops in Cherokee County will begin their annual "Scouting for Food" drive this weekend. Scouts put door hangers and bags out in neighborhoods on Nov. 8. They will return on Nov. More...

'Christmas with a Cop' fundraising effort begins

By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com

Members of law enforcement from across Cherokee County are hoping to spread some extra Christmas cheer this year, knowing times are tough for many families. The Fraternal Order of Police Cherokee Lodge No. More...