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March 10, 2010 / Front Page

Intense manhunt ends with arrest

By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com

A 42-year-old Spartanburg man was taken into custody on a strongarm robbery charge following an intense manhunt in the Corinth area Tuesday afternoon. More...

School district faces $6 million budget shortfall

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

The Cherokee County School District faces difficult choices this year while dealing with a projected $6 million budget shortfall. A state House of Representatives proposal would cut state funding for all school districts another 6 percent July 1. More...

Local News

Fellowship of Christian Athletes praying for ‘rain’

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

Thousands of years ago, Noah warned people that a flood was on its way and they needed to be prepared. More...

City, BPW candidates can file for election

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

Candidates interested in running for a seat on Gaffney City Council can begin filing Friday, May 28, according to an election calendar released by city officials. More...

POLICE REPORT

The Gaffney Police Department was investigating last week a reported student assault on a security official at Gaffney High School. More...

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Sports

Wright’s wild and wonderful weekend

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com

And you thought you had a hectic weekend? Try, Michael Wright’s on for size. More...

Huff sets new gold standard

Indians’ string of 4 titles in eight years unmatched in 4A

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com

Gaffney coach Mark Huff has raised the bar when it comes to sustained excellence in high school basketball in the state. More...

BRIEFS

Lady Saints rout Fort Lewis The No. 4-ranked Limestone College women's lacrosse team defeated Fort Lewis College 20-1 on Monday afternoon at Saints Field. Limestone climbs to 5-0 on the season as the Skyhawks fall to 0-2. More...

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Letters

We were promised change, but what have we received?

Dear Editor: I am concerned over the direction health care in this country seems to be heading. I have received the benefits of our great medical system, treatment and care. More...

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POETRY & MAGIC

With temperatures stretching toward 70 degrees Tuesday, Limestone College Professor Dr. More...

GHS roof repairs will cost district $600,000

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

Leaks in the Gaffney High roof could cost the school district an estimated $600,000 in repair work in the coming months. More...

LifeStyles

Daddy Joe’s Beach House BBQ & Grill hosting fund raiser for Meals on Wheels

Annual event is set for Sunday, March 21, from 11:30 am.-1:30 p.m.

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

After a few hours in the pews at local places of worship, there's nothing like being able to have a meal with friends and family. More...

Photo

A TASTE OF SCOTLAND – Joe Miller, 80, wore a traditional Scottish kilt Saturday while serving short bread drizzled with chocolate to people attending the annual "Taste of Cherokee" fund raiser a More...

Converse Trio will perform ‘Quartet for The End of Time’ March 11 in Fullerton Auditorium

Concert rescheduled from January

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

In the dead of winter, French composer Olivier Messiaen gathered in 1941 with a group of musicians to perform his new work before an audience of prisoners and guards inside a World War II prison camp. More...

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Obituaries

Patricia H. Jenkins

IRMO – Patricia Spencer Holt Jenkins, 74, passed away March 9, 2010, at Ascension Hospice House after an extended illness. More...

Dominick A. Smith

Dominick Antonia Smith, 30, of 122 Freeport Drive, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2010, at his residence. More...

Syble Burgess

Syble Robinson Burgess, 87, of 517 Gowdeysville Road, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Upstate Carolina Medical Center. More...

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Columns

LEDGER COLUMNIST

Dancin’ with the dads

CODY SOSSAMON PUBLISHER

They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but what about teaching old men to waltz? Thirteen of us are attempting just that so that we won’t embarrass our wives and daughters at an upcoming social event. More...

THE MOSS REPORT

Legislative highlights

REP. DENNIS MOSS

The House pressed forward with a number of initiatives directed toward reforming how government works, rebuilding our rural economies, and making South Carolina safer. More...

READERS ON THE ROAD

Debra and Rick Adler are pictured in Nashville, Tenn., with country singer Luke Bryan on Feb. 13, 2010. Debra won a contest with Capital Records. More...

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