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April 28, 2008
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DEADLY INTERSECTION
Residents demand improvements
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com
One day in September 2006, Dr. Steven Boggs was sitting on his front porch, enjoying a cup of coffee, when he saw something he will never be able to forget. A crash occurred at the nearby intersection of South Johnson and East Rutledge and he heard a scream. More...
BPW spends nearly $6,000 on workshop in Greenville
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

The challenge - plan the Gaffney Board of Public Works' projects and goals and examine the budget in minute detail. This year, the utility spent nearly $6,000 to accomplish the goal during its planning and budget workshop Feb. 9-10 at the Pointsett Westin Hotel in Greenville. More...

National Day of Prayer ceremonies will be hosted locally by First Baptist of Gaffney
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com

While many worry about the country's economy and the upcoming election, some will be taking these issues to the Lord in prayer at Thursday's National Day of Prayer events at First Baptist Church of Gaffney. This is the 57th year the day of prayer has been held nationwide. However, according to lo... More...

 Local News
•Former baseball player sues Limestone College
A former Limestone College baseball player has filed an 11-count lawsuit against the college in the wake of a Nov. 7, 2007, accident in which he was injured because of allegedly defective baseball equipment. More...
•Granard band, chorus students take top honors
•Engineering firm chosen for Winnie Davis work, contractor to be selected soon
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 LifeStyles
•ANNIE'S MAILBOX
Daughter's welfare must come first
Dear Annie: I recently discovered that my husband is addicted to painkillers. He buys them illegally from people (he calls them "friends") on the street. I have noticed a marked change in his personality since he's been taking the drugs. I know this is common in drug abusers, but I need to clari... More...
•Church honors four of Gaffney's finest
•ENGAGEMENT
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 Sports
•Lady Indians shock No. 1 Wren
The Gaffney High softball team wants you and everybody else to know: "They are in it, to win it." The Lady Indians, who ended their postgame huddle with that phrase in a win last Thursday against Lancaster. backed up their boast with an impressive 2-0 victory over top-seeded and No. 1-ranked Wren... More...
•BRIEFS
•Stayin'alive
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 Obituaries
•Edith R. Wilkins
Homemaker and retired textile employee
Edith Revels Wilkins, 81, formerly of 1122 Goucher Green Bethel Road, widow of Wilburn Thomas Wilkins, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2008, in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born in the Wilkinsville area of Cherokee County, Mrs. Wilkins was a daughter of the late Floyd and Annie Bell Morga... More...
•William Allison
•Ramona Mullinax
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 Inside Report
•MCCAIN'S MONEY MESS
WASHINGTON, D.C - Big-time Republican contributors are complaining that prospective presidential nominee John McCain is poorly organized for the campaign and off to a bad start in raising money. McCain begins well behind Democrat Barack Obama in the 2008 money derby, and longtime Republican give... More...
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 Columns
•I found it
The rules of golf are the rules of golf. There's something called the United States Golf Association which has people who have spent countless hours compiling those rules. More...
•LEDGER READERS ON THE ROAD
•THEIR VIEWS
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