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December 31, 2008 / Local News

Gaffney postmaster calling it a career

"It has been a great ride, and I'm blessed to be able to have this experience."

By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com

Working in a high-pressure environment like the post office can put a value on time, where every second is precious. But when the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, Gaffney Postmaster Garvin Daniels will enter unchartered territory. More...

Annual "Grinding of the Greens" underway

Got trees?

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

County residents taking down their Christmas trees this week have a better place to put the trees than in the trash. The Cherokee County Recycling Center is now accepting Christmas trees for its annual "Grinding of the Greens" project. More...

POLICE REPORT

An 18-year-old Gaffney man was charged with burglary after he allegedly tried to escape police by hiding in a home he did not have permission to enter. More...

Swad, Spencer in

Retired school teacher, county councilman announce intentions to run for State House District 30 seat

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

Libby Swad is expected to have company on the ballot but she holds one distinction - she's the first to announce her intentions to fill the term of deceased State House member Olin Phillips. More...

Muscles hurting... bones aching? The cause may be in the walls of your home

By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com

Not usually among the reasons for the common cold, asthma or headaches, mold can cause a world of problems if not dealt with. More...