John "J" Robinson had a pretty simple master plan Saturday. The power lifter from Rock Hill, like all the other competitors in the first-ever Bench Press Competition at Your Best Body on Old Georgia Highway, would get three opportunities to set a weightlifting mark. More...
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com
City residents get their chance today to comment on the city's proposed $10.9 million budget that holds the line on taxes and salaries and that was described by the city administrator as "very, very, very lean." The public hearing will be followed by final reading of the budget, which goes into effect July 1. More...
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com
Cherokee County Council will consider final reading today of its proposed fiscal year $19.1 million spending plan. The proposed spending plan has no tax hikes, salary increases or new capital spending. There is, however, a $1.2 million transfer from the county's fund balance to cover a gaping shortfall caused by cuts in state funding. More...
Cherokee County School District trustees held first reading of a proposed $62.1 million budget Thursday evening which relies on federal education stimulus and 1- cent sales tax money. School district revenues dropped by 4 percent this year with Cherokee County going through reassessment. More...
Limestone College students bring timeless English tale to life
The timeless story of Robin Hood and his swashbuckling bravery will be presented as a children's play this week by the Limestone College theater program. Children and audience members will become merry friends of Sherwood Forest in the play "Robin Hood" on June 19-20 at 7:30 p.m. at Limestone College's Fullerton Auditorium. More...
Ellis named best coach by state coaches association
Gaffney High softball coach Kelly Ellis has coached against the likes of Byrnes' Brianna Hamilton and Wren's Stephanie Saylors. This past weekend, she found out what it's like coaching Hamilton, Saylors and some of the other top softball talent in the state. More...
Mae Sue Gaffney, 102, of 816 S. Johnson St., died Thursday, 9:30 p.m., in her home. Widow of Reddick Gaffney, she was born in Chesnee, a daughter of the late Lula Smith. She was a member of Limestone Missionary Baptist Church where she served as Mother of the Church, member of the Jubilee Choir, Missionary, Flower Committee , and Willing Workers. More...
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