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December 24, 2008  RSS feed

Commission identifies preferred site for proposed Cherokee County airport
Planes could be flying between Gaffney and Blacksburg if members of the Cherokee County Airport Commission are ultimately successful in selling state and federal officials on the idea that Cherokee County needs an airport. More...
3 suspects in drug roundup were out on bond on other drug charges
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com

A months-long Cherokee County Sheriff's Office investigation led to a Monday roundup on Fourth Street, eight men behind bars, and more arrests to come. More...

New industry brings bang to local economy; expected to begin production in the spring
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

A Florida ammunitions manufacturer is shooting to begin operations in early spring. DSE Inc., based in Tampa, has spent $25 million to convert the former National Textile plant into a facility to manufacture small grenades for the military. The company expects to employ as many as 200 people. More...

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• School tradition ensures 81 kids will have merry Christmas
The Christmas holiday is often filled with activity while community members work to spread love, peace and good will to the less fortunate. These ideals have been practiced by Santa's helpers at Luther Vaughan Elementary every year since 1998. More...
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 LifeStyles
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Respect is a major component of marriage
Dear Annie: My boyfriend, "Dennis," and I were friends for seven years before we became a couple. A few nights ago, during a normal conversation, he suddenly said he was really annoyed with my questions. He said he couldn't believe I needed to ask about things "even a person of average intelligence would know. More...
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• WHAT'S UP
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 Sports
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Gaffney lineman earns All-state recognition
Gaffney offensive lineman Denzelle Good stood taller than competition on the field, helping lead Indian running backs through opposing defenses on a weekly basis. Now, less than a week after participating in the annual Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas all-star game, Good is now among elite company with the South Carolina's best football players. More...
• BRIEFS
• Yankees' spending spree continues
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 Obituaries
• article has image Patsy Whelchel
Cherokee County native
Patsy Ruth Berry Whelchel, 70, of Newton, N.C., passed away Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C. Born June 11, 1938, in Cherokee County, she was the daughter of the late Midous Berry and the late Mollie Parris Berry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J.T. More...
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 Letters
• Merry Christmas from the governor and family
Dear Editor: This time of year offers each of us a chance like no other to refocus on what is really important in life — things like spending time with friends and family, and giving to others. More...
• 'Snow Family' stolen right out of yard in plain sight
• Breakfast with Santa event raises more than $1,500
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 Columns
• article has image Your generosity this year was at an all-time high
My Christmas wish is that I can find the words to adequately convey to you how "Christmas is for Kids" affected not only those children who were chosen to go shopping, but their parents and the volunteers who helped pull it all off. More...
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