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April 9, 2008
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Man airlifted after power saw accident
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com
A man severely injured in a power saw accident was airlifted to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center on Tuesday afternoon. The man, whose name was unavailable at press time, suffered a severe cut to his arm by a power saw that was reported as a partial amputation. More...
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Police issue warrants in shooting
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com

The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in tracking down a shooting suspect. More...

Hall of Bravery nominations being accepted

Nominations are now being accepted for qualified veterans for induction into the Cherokee County Hall of Bravery. The annual American Legion Post 109 program recognizes veterans who have exhibited outstanding valor during his or her service to this country while in the military. More...

 Local News
•County council poised to side with billboard company
A local billboard company owner took his fight to amend the county's eightyear old land use ordinance to a new venue Monday - Cherokee County Council. And the results were a bit more promising. More...
•Interest shown in old mall site
•Prison employee arrested
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 LifeStyles
•WHAT'S UP
Meetings The Cherokee County Republican Party will meet Thursday, April 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the party headquarters, 230 E. Floyd Baker Blvd. Albert Spencer, candidate for the 5th Congressional District, will be the guest speaker. Public invited. More...
•Outstanding Realtors® honored
•Friends not obligated to help pay for birthday boy's trip
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 Sports
•Reid out to impress NBA scouts
Former GHS star named honorable mention all-America
Arizona Reid already has made a name for himself at Gaffney High School and High Point University. Now, he has the chance to become a household name to NBA scouts. More...
•Cavaliers hold off Indians
•Sarratt tosses gem in Lady Indians'1-0 victory over York
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 Obituaries
•Virginia (Jennie) McCraw
Retired school teacher
Virginia (Jennie) Blanton McCraw, 71, of 109 Pleasant Meadows Drive, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 6, 2008, at Upstate Carolina Medical Center. Born in Gaffney, she was the wife of Lynn L. McCraw Sr. and daughter of the late Andrew V. Blanton and Janie Wilson Blanton. Mrs. More...
•Elizabeth D. Roberts
•Bob Coleman
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 Letters
•Upset with response in 'Get To Know' feature
Dear Editor: Several years ago a friend of mine, after cleaning her young sons' closets, sent items of clothing to school to two young brothers that she deemed needy. The following day her sons returned home with the same clothing and a note from the young brothers' mother. She asked my friend n... More...
•Concerned with recent cutbacks at the hospital
•Grateful for the unsung heroes of public safety
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 Columns
•LEDGER COLUMNIST
Must be something in the water
What's your biggest turnoff? In the past four editions of The Weekly Ledger, our 'Get to Know' subjects listed liberal Democrats, man's inhumanity to man, big egos and rudeness. If asked, I'm not quite sure what my answer would be. More...
•LEDGER READERS ON THE ROAD
•Cartoon
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 State News
•STATE NEWS BRIEFS
Death accidental SURFSIDE BEACH - The Horry County Coroner has ruled the death of a 36-yearold Surfside Beach woman found dead on her porch accidental. Authorities say a neighbor found Akiko San Odonoghue dead behind her apartment last week. More...
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