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November 11, 2009 / Front Page

Two women ejected when Jeep overturns

By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com

Two women were rushed to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center on Tuesday afternoon after they were ejected from an overturned Jeep on Goucher School Road. Lance Cpl. More...

Veterans offered free meals

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

For our men and women who serve in the armed forces, risking life and limb to ensure the safety of Americans both home and abroad is simply part of the job. More...

Local News

Run Fit

YMCA hosting cross country event

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

Winning may be the first thing on the minds of runners in the upcoming ‘Run Fit’ event hosted by the Cherokee County Family YMCA. More...

County to assess equipment

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

It’s a decision faced by consumers every day: spend money to repair that old piece of equipment or buy new. Cherokee County Council will be making the very same decision at today’s 4 p.m. More...

The Timken enclave from the Cherokee County Disabilities and Special Needs Board (CCDSNB) Work Activity Center recently celebrated its 10 year anniversary with the company. The group was originally placed at Timken on October 11, 1999. More...

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Sports

Time to turn it up

Historically, Indians play at different level in postseason games

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com

In addition to taxes and death, you can add Gaffney playing its best football in the playoffs to one of life’s certainties. “In my six years here, the kids have stepped it up in the playoffs,” Gaffney coach Phil Strickland said. More...

Scott: ‘The talent level is so much better this year’

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com

With several talented newcomers, team chemistry is a work in progress. But there is no question about the Limestone Saints’ talent. More...

Coach has projected starters from start

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com

You’d think after 13 years that Gaffney boys’ basketball coach Mark Huff would be through with firsts. But this season marks the first time that Huff began practice with all five projected starters on the floor. More...

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State News

VA promotes way to honor veterans

COLUMBIA –People looking for ways to participate in Veterans Day activities need only look to a tape recorder or video camera – and the nearest war veteran. More...

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RUNOFFS SCHEDULED FOR NOV. 24

COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

Despite a surprisingly heavy turnout in the rainsoaked Blacksburg area Tuesday, voters will have to return to the polls in two weeks before determining a Democrat and Republican winner in the special election for Cherokee County Council District 7. More...

Chemical spill closes rest stop

By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com

Cherokee County Emergency Preparedness and the Macedonia Volunteer Fire Department were forced to close an Interstate 85 rest stop Tuesday afternoon when a chemical drum leaked from a tractor trailer. More...

County veterans park slowly but surely coming together

By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com

After years of inching towards the finish line, members of the committee overseeing fundraising and planning for the Cherokee County Veterans Park are starting to take much longer strides. More...

LifeStyles

Sub Deb Club will have ‘A Night to Remember’

Annual Harvest Ball is set for Saturday, Nov. 14, at Cherokee National

The Sub Deb Club will hold its annual Harvest Ball on Saturday, Nov.14, at Cherokee National Golf and Recreation Club. Themed “A Night to Remember,” festivities begin at 8 p.m. and continue until 11. More...

WHAT’S UP

Bloodmobile The Piedmont Blood Center’s bloodmoible will be at the following locations in Cherokee County this month: Munchies Gas and Go in Blacksburg, Friday, Nov. More...

Sorority meets Nov. 2

XI Alpha Delta of Beta Sigma Phi met Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. at the home of Libby Reed. The meeting was called to order by Patty G. Andrews, president. The sisters recited the opening ritual that was followed by the roll call with 14 members present. More...

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Obituaries

Mary H. Parker

The loving and cheerful life of Mary Louise “Polly” Harris Parker of 3621 Holts Chapel Road, Greensboro, N.C., came to an end on Nov. 9, 2009, at her home. More...

Mamie Hannon

KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. – Mamie Mullinax Hannon, 90, of 716 Sipes St., passed away Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, at White Oak Manor. Born in Cleveland County, Mrs. More...

Carrie Jones

Carrie Sue Parkman Jones of Charlotte, N.C., passed away Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, at the age of 83. Born Sept. 3, 1926, in Saluda, Mrs. More...

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Columns

Sing with me: ‘Michael rode upon the shore’

LEDGER COLUMNIST

CODY SOSSAMON PUBLISHER

Have you ever done or thought something for years and years believing it to be correct only to discover it wasn’t? You think you know where this is heading, don’t you? More...

READERS ON THE ROAD

Lou Phillips and her grandchildren Austin, Ethan and Breawna Rollins, read The Ledger in Montana. Grandson Dustin is not pictured. More...

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