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In most cases, business and pleasure do not mix effectively. But don't tell that to members of the Blacksburg Town Council. "We don't always agree, but we love each other," said Blacksburg Town Councilwoman Janie Wilson. "All of us have had a good relationship through the years and a lot has been accomplished. More ... An otherwise quiet Thanksgiving for volunteer firefighters was interrupted just after noon when a fire destroyed a mobile home in the 1800 block of Burnt Gin Road. More ... Blacksburg High School students are compiling a scrapbook to help a 2-yearold girl remember her father when she is older. Jared Harris was an art teacher at Blacksburg High for six years. The 36-yearold died in late October following a year-long battle with cancer. More ... Fire broke out in the kitchen of a Gaffney apartment Monday night but a fast-acting resident stopped the flames from spreading. The Gaffney Fire Department was called to Redwood Village Apartments around 6 p.m. Monday for a reported structure fire but luckily the flames were extinguished by the resident before the fire caused much damage. More ... Logan-Lydia Gaffney celebrated her 18th birthday with family in New York City. She reads her Ledger by the big apple in downtown Manhattan. On your next trip out of town, or tour of duty, take a copy of The Ledger along and send a picture of yourself or your group reading the newspaper to: cody@gaffneyledger.com. More ... Kim Threadgill wasn't exactly thrilled when friends urged her to read the vampire romance "Twilight." An avid reader, the Granard Middle School seventh grade teacher initially balked at picking up a book that appeared to be a horror novel. More ... Ebenezer Baptist Church will have its annual Y.W.A. program Sunday, Nov. 30, during 11:15 a.m. service. Speaker will be the Rev. Doris Mauney. Rev. Mauney is the daughter of the late Perry and Atharline Davidson. She has two children, Travis Mauney of Charlotte and Chineta Mauney of Spartanburg. She also has two grandchildren. More ... COLUMBIA - The University of South Carolina invites the public to celebrate the holidays through its annual tree lighting, choral concert and holiday card exhibit. The 54th annual tree-lighting ceremony, celebrating Carolina's commitment to serving others, will take place on the historic Horseshoe Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. Attendees will include Dr. More ... Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Thomas J. Kaminski II, son of Sharon O. and Thomas J. Kaminski of Gaffney, was recently awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal while deployed to Al Asad, Iraq, with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. More ... Shoppers buying items for the beginning of a new school year get their tax holiday. State lawmakers must believe gun owners need one as well. Beginning today, South Carolina residents will have a 48- hour window to purchase guns, shotguns and rifles taxfree. More ... The City of Gaffney is wasting no time in honoring its agreement with the county to upgrade the local animal shelter. The city has begun construction on a euthanasia room as well as a specific area for cats at the animal shelter. Work also has begun on the nine exterior dog runs at the site. More ... HOT DOG! — Granard Middle School students get in line for a hot dog supper during a program to educate students and parents about different resources available to prepare for careers and job searches. More ... An 18-year-old Lincoln Street man was arrested Nov. 25 on charges of simple assault and malicious injury to property following a dispute outside a South Oliver Street apartment. More ... Granard Middle School students put aside the Clemson-South Carolina football rivalry for a short time Tuesday to work on a canned food drive for the school's White Christmas project. Pictured are (left to right) Phillip George, Seth Cole, Zack Richards, Caroline Moss, Taylor Pennington and Josh Whitley. More ... Local News RSS feed |
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