Local Democrat Party leader steps down
Olin Huffman will succeed 25-year chair Gayle Phillips
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com
      Bob Peeler was a Democrat, Ronald Reagan was president and Tip O'Neil was ruling the House of Representatives. That was the political environment more than 25 years ago when Gayle Phillips was elected as the Cherokee County Democrat Party chairman.
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Spratt to attend breakfast
      The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is set to host its bi-annual Legislative Breakfast this coming Monday at 7:15 at Stephenson Dining.
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     WHAT FLAVOR? Debra Miller (left) and Sharon Chitty (right) of the local Edward Jones Investment firm stand with Gaffney investment manager Mark Shuford outside their Limestone Street office Thursday. Shuford celebrated his 25th year business by serving up homemade ice cream.
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POLICE REPORTS
      Two women were arrested for shoplifting nearly $600 in clothing from the Prime Outlets — Gaffney on June 20. According to the Gaffney Police Department, an officer was called to the outlets at about 3:40 p.m. and told three women had stolen items and were about to leave.
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