Angry motorist attacks pedestrian
      The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early Wednesday morning incident during which a 34-year-old man walking along Old Georgia Highway allegedly was assaulted by an angry motorist. According to a police report, a 34-year-old Seminole Trail man was walking along the highway wit...
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      LIGHTNING RODS? - Lightning knocked over two giant oak trees Monday evening behind the home of McKown's Mountain resident Lewis Moss. One of the trees leveled a corn crib Moss had built in 1946 shortly after coming home from serving in the military. Severe thunderstorms have brought down six la...
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788 enrolled in year-round schools
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
      Nearly 800 students were enrolled Wednesday when year-round schools finished their tenth day of classes. Luther Vaughan Elementary had 281 students, according to a 10-day enrollment report released by the district. Mary Bramlett Elementary had 262 students while Alma Elementary reported an enroll...
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Children's home gets $500 from Lighthouse
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
      While those traveling on Floyd Baker Boulevard only see the ever-changing menu selections at the Lighthouse Restaurant, the local eatery is out to prove it is not your average restaurant. Lighthouse presented a $500 donation to the Cherokee Children's Home(CCH) on Monday, adding its name to a lis...
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Limestone starts major writing program this fall
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
      Limestone College will start a major student writing program this fall as part of efforts to maintain its accreditation. Limestone is preparing for a visit in October from educators with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The college must implement a 5-year plan to strengthen an a...
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Parents, teachers and students say single-gender classes are effective
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
      Ewing Middle and Mary Bramlett Elementary were on the cutting edge when the schools decided to teach boys and girls separately a year ago. Parents and teachers made their own case on a state survey Thursday for encouraging more schools to offer single gender classes.
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      PADDLE HARDER! - Keefier Sims and Jamal Littlejohn compete in a canoe race Saturday during a series of pool games held at Irene Pool.
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County agrees to provide funds for Rock Springs water project
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com
      Cherokee Council appropriated $50,000 Monday to bring more much-needed public water to the Rock Springs Community. The request was made by Blacksburg officials, Cherokee County Interim Administrator Ben Clary said.
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Vendors sought for 'Shindig' concerts
      The City of Gaffney is currently seeking food and beverage vendors for the upcoming Fall Shindig at the Cabin Concert Series. With football season approaching, the City decided to shift all of the fall concerts to Thursday evenings, with the kick-off concert beginning on August 21, 2008 at 6:00 p...
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Rotary club names new board members
      The Gaffney Rotary Club held its weekly meeting on July 15th with President Phil Orr presiding. President Orr announced new Board members for 2008- 2009 are Theresa Cobb, Christa Smith and Daryl Smith. Cameron Hamrick replaces Josh Queen who resigned during the 2007-2008 year and Vance Hammond r...
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Chamber's list of civic clubs now available
      The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce has recently updated its list of Civic Clubs and the Cherokee County Industrial Directory. List of Civic Clubs is free of charge and can be picked up at the Chamber office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or can be e-mailed in pdf format.
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