BHS ninth grade addition set to open next week
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
      Blacksburg High hopes to begin using its ninth grade addition next week. Workers will be in the school Wednesday to begin installing computers and other kinds of technology equipment in the 2-story wing. Classrooms will be outfitted with interactive electronic whiteboards for math and science cla...
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Unveiled
     UNVEILED - Cherokee County School Board member Willie Crosby poses Monday evening with his portrait that was unveiled at a reception prior to the school board meeting. Crosby, a school board member since 1996, served as board chairman for the 2006-2007 term.
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Phillips announces re-election bid
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com
      At 73 years old, state Rep. Olin Phillips (D - Gaffney) could probably take it easy and leave Columbia behind. "I know I could go home," he said, "but there's still a lot to be done in Cherokee County." Phillips announced he will seek another term in office, hoping to serve Cherokee County for ...
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RACE FAN?
     Several items from Hendrick Motorsports will be up for auction next week at the American Red Cross' presentation of "A Taste of Cherokee." Some of the things included in the package pictured here are a hat autographed by NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon and a goodie bag with a limited edition Kyle Busch sc...
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Black history needs more exposure, residents say
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
      With the possibility of an African-American president of the United States more likely this year than ever before in this country's history, many within the race are proposing more be done - especially in the field of education - to highlight contributions made by persons of color.
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Photos sought
      Got a really cute photo of a really cute kid? If you do, send it to Upstate Carolina Medical Center, and it might be included in the hospital's 2009 community calendar. Each year, Upstate Carolina publishes a wall calendar, using the artwork or photography of local citizens.
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Stuard's good luck had a lot to do with his good work
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com
      Until recently, the best luck Ben Stuard had in any contest was winning a trip to Florida. And luck might not have had too much to do with his apparent winnings, which he gave away to friends. "I think they had to sit through a three-hour presentation," he joked.
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Computer classes for adults at library
      The Cherokee County Public Library will have computer classes in March for senior adults who want to know more about computers. The one-session classes provide basic instruction and hands-on learning to those 55 and over.
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Bus scrapes garbage truck
      A Cherokee County School District bus was involved in a minor fender-bender with a Gaffney garbage truck early Monday. No one was injured and the impact was so slight the bus driver didn't even know the bus had clipped the front bumper of the garbage truck and kept on driving, according to the sc...
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Grand opening Saturday
      Studio 700 will hold its grand opening on Saturday, March 1, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Portraits by Angela and Deja Vu will be giving away lots of door prizes and special discounts totaling over $400 to all who stop in Saturday. Studio 700 is located at 700 Cherokee Ave., the former location of Portrait...
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