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October 19, 2009  RSS feed

Local Relay for Life effort makes history
The Cherokee County Relay for Life not only set a new local record in 2009, it received top national honors in Columbia on Saturday based on a key fundraising metric. When it comes to fundraising on a percapita basis, no other county of similar size does it better. More...
Nu-Vu funding request approved
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

Nu-Vu Communications got the news last week it had been eagerly awaiting. And local development officials couldn’t be happier. More...

Homeowners avoid tragedies after stove top fires
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com

An alarm system saved one home from major fire damage Sunday in the Corinth community while a second fire in Gaffney snuffed itself out before spreading too far. In both cases, firefighters linked the fires to unattended stove tops. More...

 Local News
• DUKE ENERGY: Design issues were anticipated, will be corrected
A Duke Energy spokesperson said the company is confident that possible design flaws with the proposed Lee nuclear stations’s shield building will be corrected. More...
• Group of county residents inquires about starting a charter school here
• Military ammunition manufacturing facility about ready to begin production
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 LifeStyles
• article has image GHS homecoming festivities set for Oct. 23
Alumni invited to attend day-long celebration
Homecoming is a time-honored tradition for returning alumni at Gaffney High School. Year after year, homecoming events reflect the memories of the "good old days" at Gaffney High School. A full day of celebration and activities has been planned for Friday, Oct. 23. More...
• article has image Calling all creative home bakers:
• article has image BIRTHS
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 Sports
• article has image GHS standout has career day for Vikings
Sidney Rice had the biggest day of his career when the Minnesota Vikings needed him the most. The former Gaffney High and South Carolina star teamed with Brett Favre on a 58-yard completion, setting up Ryan Longwell’s fourth field goal and keeping the Vikings undefeated with an edge-ofyour seat 33-31 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. More...
• article has image BRIEFS
• SCHEDULE
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 Obituaries
• article has image Robert E. (Bob) Parris
Robert E. ( Bob) Parris, 92 of Griffin, Ga., passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at his residence. Born on Jan. 22, 1917, in Gaffney to the late Robert Edward Parris and the late Eliza Parris, he was one of 13 children. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in World War II and the Korean War obtaining the rank of MSGT. Mr. Parris was retired from Dundee Mills. More...
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