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November 26, 2008 / Local News

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GAME BOUND — Tracy McCraw (center) is the winner of The Gaffney Ledger Publisher Lookalike Contest. Her entry was drawn from the 84 that correctly guessed that Pam Lester was the person who portrayed publisher Cody Sossamon on Halloween. More...

GHS chorus to sing at governor's holiday ceremony

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

Gaffney High School chorus members will help ring in the Christmas holidays by performing Sunday at the 42nd annual Governor's Carolighting. More...

POLICE REPORT

For the second time in the last two months, a Hetty Hill Street church has become the victim of a gun crime. Some time between Nov. 16 and Nov. More...

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FAMOUS AMERICANS — Village School of Gaffney students dressed as "Famous Americans" for a special program on Halloween. More...

Christmas activities announced

If you are anxious to get into the Christmas spirit, then Get Into Gaffney on December 5 and 6. More...

Adult ed students on 'fast track' to earning GED

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

Raquel Perez wanted to set a positive example when her daughter started kindergarten at Luther Vaughan Elementary this fall. Perez dropped out of Gaffney High in the ninth grade when she became pregnant. More...

Tobacco product alarms health officials

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. More...

Hey mister, can you spare some change?

"If you see a fireman with a boot in his hand this Friday, they're doing it for the safety team."

By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com

The Cherokee County Fire Chiefs Association will join shoppers Friday at locations across the county but it won't necessarily be on the lookout for bargains. It's hoping, instead, that holiday shoppers might be able to spare some change. More...

Blacksburg adds officer to police force

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

Blacksburg has added local resident Shane Godwin to the town's police force. After sifting through dozens of applications, town council settled on Godwin, who replaces former officer Derek Greer. More...

Red Cross offering CPR, first aid classes

The Cherokee County Service Center of the American Red Cross is offering the following classes: Adult CPR and Standard First Aid, Monday, Dec. 1, 6-10 p.m. (fee); Infant and Child CPR, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 6-10 p.m. More...

So, you want to fry that turkey, do you?

By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com

Insurance companies and firefighters aren't usually in the business of telling you how to cook your Thanksgiving meal, but they'll gladly tell you to be careful with one method for cooking turkeys. More...

Bi-Lo selects PeachCenter Ministries for food drive

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

A local nonprofit organization is getting a little help in its quest to provide some holiday cheer for the entire county. More...

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FLAG PRESENTED B.D. Lee Elementary first graders Christiana Bolin and Serenity Tate hold American and South Carolina flags flown over the State House on Oct. 2. The flags were presented to B.D. Lee Elementary by State Rep. More...

Hospital volunteers contribute to SAFE Homes

"This gift will help provide Christmas gifts for victims."

On Wednesday, Nov. More...

Former Gaffney resident joins the Alzheimer's CURE Foundation

Marlene Morgan, Associate Treasurer of the Carolina Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, has become a part of the Alzheimer's CURE Foundation, Inc. More...

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PEACH FESTIVAL HONORS SOLDIERS In keeping with the theme of the 2008 S.C. Peach Festival, "Honoring those who serve. More...