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August 10, 2009 / Local News

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GIDDYUP — Though not the usual means of transportation for local residents Michael Wolfe (left) and Trevor Belue, the two of them take a ride through Gaffney aboard their horses Thursday. More...

Clemson Extension agent retiring, but his blood still runneth orange

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

Clad in a bright orange shirt, David Parker leaves no doubt visitors have entered Tiger Country when they step foot into his office at the Clemson Extension Agency. More...

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STUDYING PIONEER WAYS — Mary Bramlett Elementary fifth grader Mykeriyah Green serves homemade butter for cakes Wednesday to her classmate Antanasha Williams. More...

ETV to broadcast health programs in September

COLUMBIA - Beginning Sunday, Sept. 20, in coordination with the PBS Special Report on Healthcare Reform, ETV will launch an illuminating week-long series of health-related programs that addresses issues specific to Palmetto State residents. More...

City council will select contractor for renovation project

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

Five contractors are still in the running to renovate the former downtown post office building. It was announced at this week's Gaffney Council meeting that SYS Contractors, Sossamon Construction, M.B. More...

Traffic stop leads to drug charges

A Gaffney man was arrested on drug charges early Monday following a traffic stop. More...

Man released from hospital, but now faces DUI charge

"I was washing dishes and all of a sudden it sounded like a loud clap of thunder."

By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com

William K. Moore, 35, of 34 Sunrise Drive, Gaffney, was discharged from Spartanburg Regional Medical Center Thursday, a little more than 48 hours after being involved in a horrific single vehicle accident. Lance Cpl. Jeff Gaskin of the S.C. More...

School district financial records to be posted online

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

Local taxpayers will get a rare glimpse into the inner workings of school finance when Cherokee County School District financial records are posted online later this fall. More...

Driving course offered

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

County high school students will take part in a new defensive driving program focused on keeping them safer on the highway. More...

County paryoll includes seven salaries of $50,000 or greater

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

It pays to a be on the bench — judicial bench, that is — in Cherokee County. Three judges are among seven county employees who earn $50,000 a year or more, according to salary information provided by county officials. More...

Limestone College doing things 'write,' gets nod from accreditation agency

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

A student writing program helped Limestone College renew its accreditation for another 10 years. Limestone was recently notified it will continue to be accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). More...

Shady Grove plans homecoming, revival

Shady Grove Baptist Church will have annual homecoming and revival services beginning Sunday, Aug. 17, at 11 a.m. Pastor Lee Byers Jr. will deliver the homecoming sermon and all of the choirs will sing. Revival services begin Aug. More...

Groundbreaking held for Veterans Appreciation Park

By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com

The honor of being able to fight for their country is reserved for a select few, putting life and limb on the line for friends, family and millions of others they may never meet. More...