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February 5, 2010 / Local News

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OPERA — New York City Metropolitan Opera singer Mary Meyers held a recital and master classic Tuesday in the Carroll Recital Hall at Limestone College. More...

POLICE REPORT

A 25-year-old Blacksburg woman was arrested on drug and traffic offenses following a Feb. 1 traffic stop. More...

Gaffney’s Irishfest scheduled for Friday, March 19

The City of Gaffney will hold its annual Irishfest event this year on Friday, March 19th, 6:00-9:00 p.m. During this event, the City will celebrate its Irish heritage and that of town founder, Michael Gaffney, along with the St. More...

James Gregory tickets now available online

Tickets to the James Gregory comedy show “Beef Stew for the Brain to Fight Senior Hunger” can now be purchased online by going to www.broadriverelectric. com. More...

SC House agrees to three weeks off without pay

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina House members are putting themselves on furlough to save money. The House agreed Thursday to forgo next week's session, though some representatives may come to Columbia for committee meetings. More...

Souper Bowl gives less fortunate a chance in the game of life

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

Only 60 minutes of game time separate either the Colts or Saints from football immortality, players from the winning team’s names being etched forever in the annals of Super Bowl history. More...

Blacksburg man escapes state prison

By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com

A 27-year-old Blacksburg man sentenced last summer in Cherokee County General Sessions Court walked away from a minimum security state prison Wednesday in Rock Hill and now faces a felony escape charge when caught. More...

Everyone’s invited to L.T.’s 90th birthday celebration

Founded Hartzog’s Jewelry in 1946

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

Laurie (L.T.) Hartzog Jr. always set his goals pretty high. Such aspirations led him to fly over northern Italy and Germany in 38 combat missions as a B- 24 navigator during World War II as a member of the Army’s Air Corps. More...