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Sheriff's department investigating rash of vehicle break-ins The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office reported burglaries of five different vehicles in recent days. A vehicle parked in the 1700 block of Georgia Highway was broken into Jan. 3, between 7 a.m. and noon. Nothing was missing from the vehicle but the thief caused about $900 in window and door damage... More ... County council applies for courthouse security system grant By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com The Cherokee County courthouse is about to get a new security system - if the price tag doesn't exceed $80,000. County council on Monday agreed to apply for a grant that will pay for an electronic locking door and monitoring systems. More ...
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com For years, local florist Jackie Alford has helped make the most difficult of circumstances a bit easier with her colorful flower arrangements and other gifts. Now a local organization believes it is time to give her recognition for the contributions she has made to the community. More ... Critic of BPW calls for mayor to step down By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com Gaffney Mayor Henry Jolly was the target Monday of a vocal critic of the Gaffney Board of Public Works' spending practices. A forceful Dr. Samuel Orr told Jolly that he should resign if he refuses to make the utility abide by a state statute that requires it to submit monthly financial statements... More ...
The 4-F Club of Draytonville Baptist Church will meet at noon Thursday in the church's Family Life Center. Pictured at the December meeting are (l-r) Ron Owenby, Jack Allison, Conrad Barnhill, Vernon Craig, Clayton Wright, Horace Whelchel, Bill Painter, Jack Millwood and Bill Gibbons. More ... Completes Navy basic training Navy Seaman Recruit Joseph L. Davidson, son of Kathy L. Davidson of Crockett, Texas, and Fred D. Davidson of Grover, N.C., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. The capstone event of boot camp is "Battle Stations," which gives recruits the skills ... More ... District's audit posted on Web site By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com The Cherokee County School District has posted this year's audit on its Web site. The 108-page comprehensive financial audit report (CAFR) can be accessed by clicking on "Finance Reports" under the Office of Finance and Operations section. The district's Web site is www.cherokee1.k12.sc.us. More ...
Gaffney Middle School seventh grader Will Holmes shows off the U.S. Navy uniform his grandfather wore in World War II. Holmes is among many students who brought in World War II items Monday afternoon for presentations in teacher Betty Berry's class. More ... Parris re-elected council chair There is no change at the top of Cherokee County Council. Hoke Parris, who is up for re-election to his council seat in 2008, was re-elected as chairman without opposition at Monday's Cherokee County Council meeting. More ... |
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