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Like the mythological phoenix, Antioch VFD rises from the ashes
A new fire truck is a source of pride for any fire department. But the shiny new truck parked inside the Antioch Volunteer Fire Department might possibly invoke more than pride among the department's members as such a purchase wouldn't have been possible just a few years ago. More...
$1 million
District braces for another hit to its budget
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

The Cherokee County School District could lose $1 million in revenue this year from state budget cuts that will be made this week. The state Budget and Control Board will meet Thursday to consider acrossthe board budget cuts for state agencies since tax revenues are off projections. More...

Man checks out of hospital, checks into detention center
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com

A 47-year-old Greenville man who reportedly led Gaffney police officers on a high-speed chase Saturday was released Tuesday from a Spartanburg hospital, where he had been taken for treatment of a possible heart attack. More...

 Local News
• article has image Limestone lacrosse coach featured speaker
Limestone College men's lacrosse coach Mike Cerino will be the guest speaker for a Steak 'n Stake fundraiser Thursday at the local Boys and Girls Club. Tickets for the steak dinner fundraiser are $25 and will help support club programs. More...
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• BHS orientations continue; GHS open house Aug. 25
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 LifeStyles
• article has image Miss Rowe, Mr. Klickman wed June 27
Rebekah Jane Rowe of Blacksburg and Miles Andrew Klickman of Gaffney exchanged marriage vows Saturday, June 27, 2009, at First Baptist Church of Gaffney. The Rev. Mark Hazle conducted the double ring ceremony at 2 p.m. A reception, given by the bride's parents, followed in the church fellowship hall. More...
• article has image Miss Smith, CPL Mace wed June 6 in Shelby
• article has image ANNIE'S MAILBOX
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 Sports
• article has image Former Gaffney standout paying dividends as coach
Jarvis Littlejohn just can't stand still. First, he offers a suggestion to a defensive lineman. Then he talks to a linebacker. The former Gaffney High and Tusculum College standout isn't shy about sharing his knowledge and expertise as a volunteer assistant coach for the Gaffney High Indians. More...
• article has image A work in progress
• article has image Blacksburg coach still searching for pieces
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 Obituaries
• article has image William "Clifford" Bradley
BLACKSBURG - William "Clifford" Bradley, 62, of Blacksburg, passed away Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, at his residence. Mr. Bradley was born in Gaston County, N.C., on May 11, 1947, son of the late Clifford Bradley and the late Mildred Cole Glover. More...
• Larry Miller
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 Columns
• article has image It's a good section because I had nothing to do with it
LEDGER COLUMNIST
In less than one week, Cherokee County students and teachers will be back in the classroom, fresh off summer vacation. The first day of school always brings a certain amount of excitement to it, even though most students will tell you they'd rather stay on vacation. More...
• article has image LEDGER READERS ON THE ROAD
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 State News
• State's infant death rate is up slightly
COLUMBIA - South Carolina's 2007 infant mortality rate of 8.5 deaths for each 1,000 live births is up slightly from the 2006 infant mortality rate of 8.4, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control has reported. Despite the overall increase, however, the 2007 rate for black/other populations of 12. More...
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 Other News
• At end of food chain, salvage grocers thrive
ARVADA, Colo. (AP) — You won't find a perfectly ripe tomato at Martin Palumbo's grocery store. You won't even find a perfect can of tomatoes. More...
• Small is beautiful for newspapers
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