Sissy & Dav's more than fresh meals and a smile
"I just want to take care of people, it's just something I love to do."
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
      Sissy Jolley and David McCraw are welcoming everyone to their dinner table. Offering a menu of fresh, home-cooked meals and a smile, the partners recently opened Sissy & Dav's Kitchen a few weeks ago. Acquiring the rights to the former Doghouse Cafe restaurant on Limestone Street, Jolley and McCraw had to move fast in getting the business up and running.
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Thief makes off with thousands in merchandise
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com
      A brazen thief intent on stealing a handful of designer handbags pushed aside a clerk at the Bargain Shoes store on Monday afternoon during his getaway. According to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, the still-unidentified thief came into the store and grabbed an armful of about 20 designer Coach handbags valued at $225 each, or $4,500 overall.
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"Christmas on the Square" preparations underway
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
      It's not too difficult for anyone to find Blacksburg Mayor David Hogue. Having the opportunity to have his cake and eat it too, the mayor can be found around town making sure everything is well around the municipality or putting on the hits with his longtime bandmates in the Iron City Band.
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Man gets 10 years for armed robbery
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com
      A Rock Hill man learned there's no leeway in South Carolina for an armed robbery. Kenneth Jason Rhyne, 19, was sentenced to the minimum sentence of 10 years in the state Department of Corrections on Monday in Cherokee County General Sessions Court after pleading guilty.
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      WINNIE DAVIS TOWER — A new tower is under construction beside the Winnie Davis Hall of History as part of a $4.8 million restoration project on the Limestone College campus. The building is being renovated for new classrooms, a museum and faculty offices. It is scheduled for completion next fall.
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     Ledger photo / TIM GULLA PETE'S OF GAFFNEY RAZED — Crews braved chilly temps to raze the popular Pete's of Gaffney restaurant Tuesday. The restaurant has located temporarily in the former Snowtop on Limestone Street near Upstate Carolina Medical Center while the new Pete's Plaza is constructed.
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     HOMECOMING ROYALTY - Dominique Corry and Elizabeth McDaniel were crowned the 2008 Homecoming King and Queen for the Blacksburg Little League Wildcats. Dominique is the son of Shawn and Bobbie Corry of Gaffney and Elizabeth is the daughter of Sgt. James Duff of Iraq and Billie Duff of Blacksburg and Lucas and Alicia McDaniel of Gaffney.
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Hopewell Church relay center for Operation Christmas Child
      BLACKSBURG - Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samitarian's Purse, is one way to make a difference in a young person's life.
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Computer classes at library
      The Cherokee County Public Library is accepting registrations for computer classes. The one-session classes will be at the Gaffney library, 300 Rutledge Ave., from 10 a.m. until noon. Classes are free and are for ages 18 and up.
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GHS cheerleading squad has been waiting for this since April
State finals competition Saturday
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
      Counting quickly to eight, Gaffney High cheerleaders Brianna Payne and Amy Dill allow themselves to be raised high in the air to form a human version of a bow and arrow. Coaches Elizabeth Ireton and Pam Elliott watched with a critical eye Monday afternoon as the cheerleaders repeated the difficult stunt on a mat in the commons area.
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Seniors urged to get flu shots
      COLUMBIA — Because of an increased likelihood of hospitalization related to flu-related complications, South Carolina's senior citizens are encouraged to get their flu vaccinations, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
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Gaffney Rotary Club welcomes Dr. Waugh
      The Gaffney Rotary Club held its regular Tuesday meeting Nov. 11 in Stephenson Dining Room on the Limestone College campus. Club President Phil Orr introduced Dr. Richard Waugh, who served as governor of Rotary District 7750 in 2006-2007.
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GAFFNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
      The following students have been named to the honor roll at Gaffney Middle School: 6th Grade, All A's: Kennedy Batchler, Caroline Bradley, Rebecca Campbell, Tania Cornwell, Andrew Hinchliffe, Kaleb Johnson, Sara Littlejohn, Shaquesha Logan, Kristin Mabry, Jackson Miller, Trey Peterson, Seth Proctor, A'Brae Ratchford, Peyton Sealy, K.T.
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