Holiday traffic expected to be down 1 percent due to 'Grinch' effect
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
      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.
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City OKs Chick-fil-A plans
Restaurant will include an indoor playground.
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com
      Residents apparently won't have to wait that much longer before sampling the menu at a local Chick-fil-A. The City of Gaffney Building Department has approved the building plans for the proposed 4,400- square-foot restaurant, Gaffney Zoning Administrator Tony Lavender said.
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Airport commission to discuss sites
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com
      It's no secret what the Cherokee County Airport Commission wants for Christmas, but they'll have to settle for a discussion of the issues surrounding the proposed airport when they meet Tuesday. The meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. at the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce.
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50 apply for clerks' jobs
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com
      Nearly 50 people want to become the new Veterans Affairs Office clerks. The county has received 47 applications for the positions, which became open when Cherokee County Veterans Affairs Officer Sammy Willard fired Kathy Love and Michele Tucker on Sept. 29 for allegedly making unfounded statements against him.
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Most people still haven't finished Christmas shopping
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
      "Procrastinating" shoppers are hoping their patience is rewarded with last-minute Christmas deals and bargains. A recent National Retail Federation (NRF) survey found that millions have yet to begin shopping for friends and loved ones.
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Blacksburg Senior Center offering self-help classes
      Senior Centers of Cherokee County will be offering eight weeks of classes on the Arthritis Foundation's exercise program on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Jan. 6. This non-clinical group exercise is designed to help those who have joint or muscle problems. The program consists of exercise, health education, movement activities and relaxation exercise.
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POLICE REPORT
      A 17-year-old suffered an injury to his eye when he fell victim to a strongarm robbery and group assault on Dec. 15, according to a report at the Gaffney Police Department. According to a police report, the teen was a patron at a store in the 300 block of East Frederick Street on Dec. 15 at about 6:30 p.m.
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Retired judge publishes third book
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
      It doesn't take long for local resident Jack Allison to get involved into telling one of the many stories he's heard during his lifetime in Cherokee County. Included is one of a youth forced to leave school in 8th grade in order to help his family make ends meet.
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