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July 29, 2009 RSS feed / Local News

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WATCH THIS! — Darian Ross, 11, does a back flip off a diving board at the Irene Park community swimming pool in Gaffney. Ross was among kids from the Crayons 2 Computers daycare center who spent time swimming and learning about water safety. More...

Students get a taste of Hawaii

Footage taken By SCOTT POWELL

This story contains a video VIDEO: Mary Bramlett Elementary junior Beta Club members sample coconuts and sweet bread Wednesday morning. More...

Webb named USAA All-American Scholar

The United States Achievement Academy has announced that LeeAnna Webb of Gaffney has been named an All- American Scholar. The USAA established the program to offer deserved recognition to superior students who excel in the academic disciplines. More...

Grant awarded for water project

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

A half-million dollars in state funding, through a community infrastructure grant, has been awarded for a water project in the Blacksburg area. Cherokee County Council Chairman Hoke Parris announced the grant at last Monday's council meeting. More...

Free bowling event is about saving lives

By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com

Each summer for more than a decade, Westlane Bowl has been trying to give area children something healthy to do with their free summer time. More...

Duke Energy requests 12.1 percent rate hike

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

Duke Energy is seeking a rate hike that could raise the average Cherokee County customer's bill by about $14 a month. More...

Victim of crash identified

By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com

A person killed in a fiery Sunday morning crash on Sunny Slope Drive was identified Monday afternoon as a 43-year-old Love Springs Road man. Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler said Raymond Anthony Austin was identified through dental records. More...

Acrobatic canines at Tweetsie Railroad Aug. 1-9

BLOWING ROCK, N.C. - John Misita's entourage of incredibly talented, amazingly athletic canine friends - K-9s in Flight Frisbee Dogs - will run, jump, flip and dive Aug. 1-9 at Tweetsie Railroad. More...

Gaffney accountant appointed to tax realignment commission

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

Gaffney accountant Ben Kochenower has been appointed to serve on a commission charged with studying the state's tax code. Kochenower is the CEO of Cline Brandt Kochenower & Company, an accounting firm with offices in Gaffney and Boiling Springs. More...

HOLD IT

Brent Jones directs traffic Monday as students load on to buses headed for the First Baptist Church beach camp. About 100 middle and high school students and 30 adult chaperones are attending this year's annual youth retreat. More...

Orientation dates set

Gaffney High schedules and parking permits may be picked up according to the schedule listed below. Please note that all students must pay a $20 instructional fee at the time that schedules are picked up. Parking permits are $20. More...