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February 13, 2008
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LOVE IS IN BLOOM
Cupid has florists hustling to meet Valentine's Day orders avalanche
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
Local florists and gift shops are preparing for the last minute rush of Valentine's Day customers. "We are virtually working around the clock trying to keep up with orders," Daniel's Den of Flowers owner Hal Daniels said. More...
School district courier resigns
Computer reportedly confiscated; no charges have been filed
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer

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Toddler shoots mom in face
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com

A 27-year-old Gaffney woman is recovering from a gunshot she suffered at the hands of her 3-year-old son. Sadie Ann Davidson was shot in the mouth Sunday afternoon at her East Junior High Road apartment when her toddler somehow got hold of a .22 caliber handgun. More...

 Local News
•A project that couldn't wait
Though usually a summer effort, Jerusalem Project (JP) personnel took construction materials out of the shed Friday, meeting the housing needs of local residents. Several church youth leaders made the trek deep into the Cherokee County countryside to help a local man having trouble leaving his h... More...
•'Ride' will be held April 26
•Local student on Dean's List
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 LifeStyles
•ANNIE'S MAILBOX
She can't take much more of husband's abuse Dear Annie: My husband is a sweet man who says he loves me. But ever since he took a management position, his already bad temper is totally out of control. He must be civil to his co-workers, so he takes out his frustrations on our daughter and me w... More...
•Alice's magical romp through wonderland will begin Feb. 21 at Gaffney Little Theatre
•Travel back in time with 'The Taffetas'
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 Sports
•Moss named new Blacksburg head football coach
School trustees unanimously hired Mickey Moss to be the new Blacksburg High football coach Tuesday evening. Moss has compiled a 163-137 record at four schools. The Blacksburg native is currently the athletic director and head football coach at Wren High School. More...
•Indians expect to fly high
•Byars back to lead Wildcat baseball team
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 Obituaries
•Jerry Keller
Former employee of BPW Jerry Hughey Keller, 64, of 308 Darby Road, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. More...
•Thomas S. Andrews
•Joe Dean Mosley
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 Inside Report
•INSIDE REPORT: The Bradley effect
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Which Democrat really won Super Tuesday? Thanks to the Democratic Party's proportional representation, it is not easy to say a week later. Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama ran a virtual dead heat for delegates that day in 22 states clearly stacked in Obama's favor. More...
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 Columns
•LEDGER READERS ON THE ROAD
Bruce and Patty Wilkins of Blacksburg took The Gaffney Ledger with them on a recent trip to Reno, Nevada. On your next trip out of town, take a copy of The Gaffney Ledger along and send a picture of yourself or your group reading the newspaper to: cody@gaffneyledger.com. More...
•THE MOSS REPORT
•LEDGER COLUMNIST
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 Other News
•Mailing a letter will cost a penny more starting in May
WASHINGTON (AP)- Mailing a letter will soon cost a penny more. The cost of a first-class stamp will rise to 42 cents starting May 12, the U.S. Postal Service said Monday. The price of the Forever stamp will go up at the same time, meaning those stamps can still be purchased for 41 cents but wil... More...
•Starbucks will offer free Wi-Fi
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