Gaffney, SC

PDF of print edition School budget Attrition would help balance spending plan; taxes would not increase By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com       The Cherokee County School District could leave 61 positions unfilled in order to produce a balanced $59.5 million budget with no tax increase. Retirements and normal employee turnover would allow the district to save $2 million in expenses, said Dr. Linda Sellars, assistant superintendent for in... More ... CD featuring local phenom flying off the shelves By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com       Last August, Gaffney residents celebrated as native son Michael McCluney was chosen by Bad Boy Entertainment president and CEO Sean "Diddy" Combs as one of five men to be part of the label's next all-male R&B group. More ... City of Gaffney officials off to Greenville for three-day workshop By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com       Instead of squabbling, Gaffney Mayor Henry Jolly hopes Gaffney City Council members can come together in a spirit of cooperation at a 3-day workshop in Greenville. "I'm looking forward to this with great anticipation," Jolly said. "I'm going with a positive attitude. More ...