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December 22, 2008  RSS feed

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SMILING SHOPPERS — Wal-Mart was full of smiling faces and grateful parents Saturday morning as 180 children went on shopping sprees to buy toys and clothes for Christmas, courtesy of all those who donated to The Gaffney Ledger's "Christmas is for Kids." In this photo, Sub Deb member Jerrica Gaffney poses with one of the children she assisted in shopping. Not only did members of the club play Santa's elves, but they donated $200 to the cause. Look for more pictures and a final list of contributors in Wednesday's edition. More...
WE WILL CLOSE EARLY WEDNESDAY

The Gaffney Ledger will close at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, to allow our employees to spend the holiday with their families. We will resume regular business hours at 8 a.m., Friday, Dec. 26. We wish for you and yours a safe and happy holiday season. More...

Jobless rate here hits 11.6%
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

The jobless rate in Cherokee County rose again in November — to 11.6 percent. That's up three-tenths of a percentage point from October, and even more from when the rate stood at 7 percent last year. The S.C. Employment Security Commission reported there were 2,979 unemployed county residents last month. More...

 Local News
• Holiday traffic expected to be down 1 percent due to 'Grinch' effect
For many this holiday season, Dr. Seuss' story of "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" seems all too real. Hoping to survive a sinking economy, many have scratched traveling to the homes of friends and families off their wish lists this year. More...
• City OKs Chick-fil-A plans
• Airport commission to discuss sites
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 LifeStyles
• article has image Bluegrass queen honors family traditions during the holidays
Homemade cinnamon rolls are special memory for Rhonda Vincent
O ne of the most important gifts of the holiday season is the time spent with family - coming together to share traditions that stay true generation after generation. More...
• article has image ANNIE'S MAILBOX
• article has image BIRTH
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 Sports
• article has image Good opens holes and eyes at Shrine Bowl
Gaffney's Denzelle Good probably never envisioned himself playing defense but maybe he should. Good, at 6-5, 321 lbs. More...
• article has image Indians advance to title game
• article has image BRIEFS
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 Obituaries
• article has image Manuel Etters White
Retired insurance agent
Manuel Etters White, 82, formerly of 207 Pinewood Drive, died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008, at Woodruff Manor. A native of Gaffney, he was the son of the late David P. White and Rena Martin White and husband of 44 years to the late Carma Johnson White who passed away in 1992. More...
• article has image Creola E. Floyd
• Maxine S. Putnam
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 Columns
• article has image Honey, these pants are a little tight
I am at the mercy of the missus when it comes to — well, a lot of things actually — but clothing in particular. See, I have no fashion sense. Don't know what's in style, what's out of style, or who decides such things or what difference it makes if one sock is blue and the other one is black. More...
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