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County agrees to hire vet to euthanize dogs Animal rights activists take their case before county council By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com A group of local animal rights activists weren't able to rescue any dogs from death row, but they have done the next best thing - ensure the euthanizations at the Cherokee County animal shelter are performed humanely and in accordance with state law. More ...
PLANTING TIME - City of Gaffney officials plant a tree at Westend Park as part of an obligation to National Tree Line USA and the city's Arbor Day efforts. Shown from left to right: Chad Phillips, Ronnie Harris, Councilman Tom Reid, Ernie Ramsey, Mayor Henry Jolly. and James Taylor. More ... Public meeting planned on Duke's proposed nuclear power plant The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will receive comments from the public on Thursday, May 1 at Gaffney High School at 7 p.m. By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will hold a public meeting May 1 to receive comments about Duke Energy's plans to build a nuclear power plant here. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the Gaffney High School auditorium. People who wish to comment can register from 5-7 p.m. Each per... More ... Got credit problems? This meeting is for you The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs will hold a free seminar about "Getting and repairing credit" in Gaffney on Thursday, April 24. The event, which will begin at 10 a.m. in the Cherokee County Public Library, will focus on how consumers can maintain a good credit score and repair c... More ...
The Gaffney Fire Department had to close down a portion of College Drive on Monday afternoon when contractors cutting trenches for an irrigation system at Johnny Q. Little Park sliced through a three-inch natural gas line. More ...
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com Torance Inman knew his audience well Monday night, even if he hadn't met any of them before. "How many of you remember the day you heard those three little words - you have cancer?" he asked. More ... Gaffney student receives degree William Shelton Gaffney of Gaffney received a B.S. degree in Sports Management from Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, N.C., during winter commencement exercises on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007. More ...
Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce announces an evening of bluegrass music at the Michael Gaffney Cabin on Friday, April 25th, from 6:00 until 8:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the music of J. Max McKee and Blue Carolina. Food will be available from Logan Street Hot Dogs, Bruster's Ice C... More ... Veterans Appreciation Day is Saturday Veterans Appreciation Day on Saturday, April 26, will offer more exhibits, entertainment, and antique military vehicles and weapons than in the past. Festivities will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 4 p.m. at the American Legion Hut and Veterans Museum in Irene Park, 200 S. Logan St. More ...
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. The local organization celebrated the occasion by worshipping at Limestone Missionary Baptist Church and honoring a citizen of the community for her service to mankind, one of the principles on which the sorority was founde... More ... Police investigating school break-in Gaffney Police are investigating yet another break-in at a Cherokee County School District school building that apparently was targeted twice in the same evening. At about 7:30 p.m. Monday, police responded to a security alarm at the Limestone Learning Center on Leadmine Street and soon discovere... More ...
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com On many occasions during her childhood, Gaffney native Angela Hull dreamed of one day flying above the clouds and traveling the many nations of the world. "I always wanted to be able to visit the different nations and experience different cultures," Senior Master Sgt. Hull said. "It was definitel... More ... Tourism Day County residents are invited to celebrate National Tourism Day on Wednesday, May 14 at the Blacksburg South Carolina Welcome Center. Representatives from attractions and accommodations are invited to show visitors to the South Carolina their appreciation by offering special samples, discounts, gi... More ...
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com Cradling a lifelike infant doll in his arm, Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler hopes the newest tools at his disposal will rarely see the light of day. More ... |
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