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September 9, 2009 / Local News

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STOMP, STOMP, STOMP — A foot will do in this case, but not for others. Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department responded in full force Monday afternoon to tackle a brush fire on Dravo Road. More...

Process nearly complete on the 1,700 reassessment appeals filed

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

The finish line is in sight for county tax assessor officials, who have reviewed about 87 percent of the appeals filed by county property owners who want their 2009 reassessments lowered. More...

District has plan on how to deal with latest budget cuts

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

Small class sizes will allow the Cherokee County School District to offset a recent $800,000 state budget cut with minimal impact on the classroom. More...

Christmas parade set for Dec. 12

The City of Gaffney/Veterans Christmas Parade will be held December 12, beginning at 10 a.m. As in years past, this will be a joint effort by the City of Gaffney and Veterans of Cherokee County. More...

Gaffney Rotary Club installs new president

Dean Painter succeeds Phil Orr

The Gaffney Rotary Club recently installed Dean Painter as president for the 2009-10 year succeeding outgoing president Phil Orr. Board members installed were Vance Hammond, Cameron Hamrick, Kendrick Meekins, Gene Moorhead, Mike Nicolini, J.W. More...

COLLEGE AID

Limestone College students Jordan Smith, Stacy Riggins and Sean McElrath distributed school supplies Friday to B.D. Lee, Mary Bramlett and Luther Vaughan elementary schools. More...

Rec dept. adds new fields but wants more

Four 30 years ago; 18 now available

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

The only thing most children have on their mind is having fun. More...

Group dedicated to reaffirming America's Christian heritage

Cherokee Cares plans rally for 11 a.m. Sept. 12 at First Baptist Church of Gaffney

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

It only takes a spark to start a fire. Such was the case when our nation's forefathers decided to break ties with Great Britain and create their own nation whose foundation was built upon God's Word. More...

County council race getting crowded

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

Thomas Moss is a staunch supporter of small business. That stands to reason since he has owned and operated a small trucking company and a restaurant as well as making a living as a farmer. More...

City won't ban smoking in vehicles

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

The latest move to ban lighting up in city-owned cars has gone up in smoke. More...

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4-F MEETING - The 4-F Club of Draytonville Baptist Church will meet Sept. 10 at noon in the church's Family Life Center. Pictured are Jim Aughtay, Hoke Parris and Jack Hdoge at a recent meeting of the group. More...

BMW celebrates

15 years, 1.5 million vehicles

On Sept. 8, 1994, the first U.S.-made BMW 318i rolled off the line in Spartanburg. On Tuesday, 15 years to the day later, BMW Manufacturing's 1.5 millionth vehicle rolled off the line to celebrate 15 years of manufacturing excellence. More...

Angela Easterling will perform at 'Shindig'

The 'Shindig at the Gaffney Cabin' Ffree concert series will continue on Thursday, Sept. 10 with the third free concert in the fall series. The performance will be from 6:00-8:30 p.m.and feature a performance by Angela Easterling. More...

Special election cost school district $2,500

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

The Cherokee County School District spent $2,500 on a special election in late July to find a replacement for former school board member Jamie Martin. The trustee resigned in early May after less than a year in office, citing personal reasons. More...