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November 28, 2008 / Local News

Three departments respond to Thanksgiving Day fire

By Tim Gulla Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com

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...

Resident puts out flames

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. More...

Harry Potter moves over as 'Twilight'becomes all the rage

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

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...

USC announces holiday events

COLUMBIA - The University of South Carolina invites the public to celebrate the holidays through its annual tree lighting, choral concert and holiday card exhibit. More...

Ready, aim shop...for guns

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

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. More...

18-year-old man arrested

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...

RIVAL WORK TOGETHER

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. More...

Blacksburg councilwoman intends to seek third term

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

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. More...

Scrapbook will provide memories

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

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. More...

LEDGER READERS ON THE ROAD

Logan-Lydia Gaffney celebrated her 18th birthday with family in New York City. She reads her Ledger by the big apple in downtown Manhattan. More...

Mauney speaker at Ebenezer's Y.W.A. service Nov. 30

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. More...

Kaminski awarded Navy, Marine Corps Achievement Medal

Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Thomas J. Kaminski II, son of Sharon O. and Thomas J. More...

Work on shelter has begun

The price tag for the upgrades is expected to be $30,000.

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

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. More...

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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...