2000 murder case to be subject of TV show
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com
      Gaffney residents with access to the Tru Tv cable television channel, formerly known as Court TV, may want to check out the show Forensic Files airing tonight at 10 p.m.
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Museum has special Santa event planned
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
      Cherokee County children will get to see Santa Claus in a different light at a holiday fest in historic Gaffney this weekend. The county museum is presenting an "Old Tyme Santa" on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 2-5 p.m. This Santa Claus dates back to the Victorian Era, complete with a red cape and green elf-like boots.
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Cabin tour tonight
      The City of Gaffney invites all to attend Michael Gaffney's Candlelight Tour at the Historic Michael Gaffney Cabin on Friday Evening, December 5, 2008. Hosts Joe and Shirley Randolph have beautifully decorated the home of our town's founder, providing for a wonderful Holiday experience during this year's Christmas on Limestone celebration.
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10,000 candles will light up the night
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
      A Christmas tradition that would be celebrated years later was definitely not part of the plan when former Limestone College professor Les Gregory decided to place luminaries in several areas on the school's campus. Initially meant to honor one of his peers, fellow professor Lucy G. Wheeler, only 200 candles were used in 1985.
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Break-ins on the rise
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com
      Police generally expect property crimes to rise as the Christmas holiday season approaches and police reports are showing a somewhat significant upswing in thefts from sheds and garages of late. Here's a look at some of the shed break-ins reported in just the past week.
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Solicitor has ideas on how to reduce crime
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com
      Trey Gowdy usually isn't shy about expressing his opinions when it comes to the criminal justice system and law enforcement. The 7th Circuit Solicitor was a leading advocate for revamping South Carolina's drunk driving laws, making repeated visits to Columbia where he often stood at Gov. Mark Sanford's side in pressing lawmakers for action.
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DECKING THE HALLS, GAFFNEY STYLE
     City of Gaffney's streets workers needed a bucket truck and a lot of muscle-power to get the city's 30-foot Christmas tree standing upright. But all the hard work was worth it once you see the end result. This year's tree, which stands in the park next to City Hall, was donated by Doris W. Lanier of Hamrick Street, whose son happens to work for the city. Another city worker had been noticing the tree as a possible Christmas candidate during his travels to and from his home and asked a coworker, Bruce Lanier, if he knew who owned the property where the shapely cedar was standing. Bruce Lanier responded that his mother owned the property and he gave her a call to see if she'd be interested in sharing it for the Christmas season. The tree will officially be lit during the Christmas on Limestone celebration tonight from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Burglar hides in store, walks off with 'a lot of clothes and toys'
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com
      A burglar apparently decided to challenge the long arm of the law by committing a crime within short reach. According to a report from the Gaffney Police Department, the Family Dollar at 205 N. Granard St.
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