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January 11, 2008
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'GOD HAS HER IN HIS HANDS'
Family, friends say goodbye to Verlishia
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com
A whole range of emotions were on display Wednesday afternoon at Limestone Baptist Church as more than 200 people gathered to say goodbye to Verlishia Littlejohn. Some cried at her loss while others were able to find comfort in the belief Littlejohn is now in better hands. More...
Officials expect to open museum soon
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

For 18 months, Carol Poplin has been involved in the delicate challenge of condensing years of Cherokee County history into a readable format for museum exhibits. The Mt. More...

Charter to hike basic cable rate
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

Charter Communications is raising its basic cable rate effective in February. The price for basic cable in increasing by $4.44 from $14.45 to $18.99, according to a service price list. More...

 Local News
•Woman comes to aid of injured friend
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. More...
•Speeding in school zone could become more costly under Moss bill
•Councilman questions makeup of Rec commission
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 LifeStyles
•Couple wed Dec. 1 in Jekyll Island, Ga.
Mary Angelina Alderman of Waycross, Ga., and Dr. William Franklin Childers of Laurens were united in marriage on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, in Faith Chapel at Jekyll Island, Ga. The Rev. Marcus Graham Coker, senior pastor First Presbyterian Church of Laurens, officiated the ceremony that took place ... More...
•ANNIE'S MAILBOX
•ENGAGEMENT
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 Sports
•GREAT EIGHT
Drivers to watch in 2008
With the 2008 Sprint Cup season-opener just around the corner, fans and garage insiders are beginning to try to figure out which drivers and teams will excel this year. Here's a look at eight to watch in '08. More...
•Gaffney grapplers earning respect
•Gaffney to battle neighbor
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 Obituaries
•Charles Kendrick
Retired from U.S. Air Force and Duke Power Co.
Charles Edward Kendrick, 79, of 686 Bonner Road, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, at his residence. Born in Gaffney, he was the husband of Ruth Bailey Kendrick and son of the late I.B. More...
•Flora W. Baber
•Emma Phillips
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 Letters
•Says Willard one of best VA officers in a while
Dear Editor: I would like to say that Sammy Willard is one of the best Veterans Affairs officers we have had in a while. Rocky Byars was a great one, too. My father is 87 years old and a vet. I have been to Mr. Willard's office on numerous occasions to seek information for my father and he and... More...
•N.C. group urges support of Huckabee campaign
•Asks voters to take a look at Thompson's Web site
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 Inside Report
•INSIDE REPORT
The Clinton style
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Late on Tuesday afternoon, when exit polls indicated Sen. Barack Obama would defeat Sen. Hillary Clinton in the New Hampshire primary, there was palpable relief from many Democrats - including some avowed supporters of her presidential candidacy - that the country soon would ... More...
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 Columns
•An event that honestly touched me
The nice thing about being a reporter for a living is the lack of monotony. No two days in this business are alike and you never know what's going to happen next. It's a great feeling when you first start out in the business. But there's a downside, too. Invariably, if you do this long enough, y... More...
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