Woman comes to aid of injured friend
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com
      Cheryl Green still has a long, hard road of recovery in front of her and she won't be coming home from the hospital anytime soon. But on Thursday she was able to make her friend smile. Green, 31, of Grover, N.C.
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Speeding in school zone could become more costly under Moss bill
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
      Drivers could face a minimum fine of $75 if caught speeding in a school zone under a bill recently introduced by state Rep. Dennis Moss (D - Gaffney). Moss pre-filed a bill with the House of Representatives on Dec. 12 to increase penalties for motorists who drive faster than the posted speed limi...
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Councilman questions makeup of Rec commission
      Cherokee County Councilman Bailey Humphries thinks the county should have a strong voice on the Cherokee County Recreation Department's governing board. Currently, the Town of Blacksburg, City of Gaffney and Cherokee County each appoint two members to the department's 7-member governing body. The...
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Man and his dummy trying to win souls
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
      Back in 1976, a young "Poor" Penny Carson was thriving as a Los Angeles' ventriloquist, entertaining the masses with his sidekick, dummy and best friend, "Sweet Pea Johnson." Then, one day while practicing several songs and jokes for his next appearance, Carson said he had an encounter with the ...
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Hospital releases calendar
      Upstate Carolina Medical Center has released its annual community calendar for 2008. The wall calendars are free to the public, as long as the supply lasts. They are available from the hospital's gift shop and information desk, both of which are located in the main lobby, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
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Tillinghast graduates American School of Jewelry
      Charles Jordan Tillinghast of 314 Hampton Blvd., Gaffney, recently graduated from the American School of Jewelry as a Certified Jewelry Technician, a program geared towards metal fabrication and designing.
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