City selects one of its own as new chief of police
Since his hiring as a full-time patrolman in 1986, Richard (Rick) Turner has held many jobs in the Gaffney Police Department, including shift sergeant, lieutenant, training officer and captain. On Wednesday, Gaffney City Council added one more title to his expansive resume: police chief. More...
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com
People power. That's the likely theme of Monday's Cherokee County Council meeting when council members are expected to vote down Waste Management's proposal to build a recycling center and landfill on a 1,550-acre site in McKowns Mountain. More...
Ledger photo / SCOTT POWELL LIMESTONE GRADS — Limestone College graduates wait in line to receive their diplomas Thursday from vice presidents Dave Rilling and Karen Gainey. About 460 graduates will receive diplomas in fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 11-13 in Fullerton Auditorium. More...
Grassy Pond Elementary School third grade teacher Terri Bridges spends a few minutes every evening updating her message on "Roll Call." In this case, Bridges isn't taking attendance in class. She uses an automated phone service operated by The Gaffney Ledger so her students can stay current on homework assignments. More...
Singing Christmas Tree will be presented Dec. 14-16 in Blacksburg
Wanting to present the story of Christmas in a way no one else could was nothing more than a dream in 1991 for First Baptist Church of Blacksburg members Vincent Tharpe and Linda Meetze. More...
Tom Owens wants to make something clear - he may be spending the week in Myrtle Beach, but he's not in vacation mode. "It's not a vacation, we've been working hard," said Owens, who was tapped to be an assistant on Belton Honea Path head coach Wayne Greene's North staff at this year's North South All Star game. "When we're not practicing, we're at meetings. More...
Thomas (Tommy) Francis Scott, age 96, whose life was marked by an uncommon devotion to his family, friends, church and community died peacefully at home on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008. Tommy faced his battle with cancer as he had lived his life - with courage, determination, faith and good spirit. More...
Dear Editor: We would like to clear up some misleading statements that were expressed in a Letter to the Editor on Friday, Dec. 5, entitled "Land Could Be Put to Better Use. More...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A continued push to increase the accountability of South Carolina lawmakers and cap government spending were among 180 proposals senators filed Wednesday for the upcoming legislative session. Republicans who control the Senate said the two issues will be a priority next year. More...
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