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Gaffney Marine critically injured by roadside bomb in Afghanistan
Family members and friends of Lance Cpl. Chris Fowlkes waited by their phones Sunday to hear any news whatsoever about the 20-year-old Marine's status and medical treatment. While thousands of miles removed from him, they found comfort in prayers More...
Nuke plant startup date talk fueled by IRP report
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer gaffneyledger.com

A Duke Energy official said the company's annual planning report has sparked speculation that the startup date for the proposed William States Lee III nuclear power plant here has been pushed back. More...

Schools vigilant for H1N1 indicators
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

The Cherokee County School District is closely monitoring illness in schools to protect students against the potential spread of a new flu virus this year. Often called the swine flu, the novel H1N1 virus is a respiratory disease with symptoms similar to seasonal influenzas. More...

 Local News
• Three announce plans to seek county council seat
Some familiar names have announced their intentions to fill the term of late Cherokee County Councilman James Batchler. Lori Batchler, James Batchler's daughter-inlaw, and Cherokee County School Board Vice-Chairman Donnie Lee Smith will file as Republicans for the District 7 seat. More...
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• Lawsuit filed against pharmacy
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 LifeStyles
• article has image AAUW's first meeting of 2009-2010 is set for Sept. 14
Prospective members invited to meeting at House of Pizza
The Gaffney Branch of American Association of University Women will meet Monday, Sept. 14, at noon at the House of Pizza, 1649 E. Frederick St. Prospective members are invited to attend this first meeting for the 2009-2010 year. More...
• article has image DHEC to begin seasonal vaccination clinics soon
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 Sports
• article has image Comeback for the ages
Burris throws four TDs, seals win with late interception
After intercepting a desperation pass, Gaffney's DeEdward Burris veered to his right before collapsing with his hands outstretched as the clock ticked to all zeroes. Hard to tell if his actions were the result of overwhelming joy or sheer exhaustion. More...
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• article has image Big-play Brown does it again for Indians
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 Obituaries
• Irene Harding
Formerly associated with Southern Bell and Iron City Drug
BLACKSBURG - Irene Amanda Harding, 95, formerly of 101 S. York St., passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at Upstate Carolina Medical Center. A native of Cherokee County, she was a daughter of the late Will P. and Cleo Dover Harding. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Blacksburg, where she was a member of the Ruth Sunday School Class. More...
• Alma Blanton
• Addie Lattimore
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 Letters
• Has concerns about cemetery
Dear (Oakland) Cemetery Committee: I am writing this letter out of concern for things that are taking place in Oakland Cemetery. It is very disturbing to ride through the cemetery and see the way the property is being kept and the way that lots are being abused and junked up. More...
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