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Authorities exhume body of man once married to woman accused in murder case - Free Access

By TIM GULLA
Ledger Staff Writer
Quietly on Monday, authorities opened the grave of Julia Phillips' husband at Oakland Cemetery in Gaffney. County Coroner Dennis Fowler confirmed that the body of Edward Bryant Phillips, who died June 2, 1999, was exhumed beginning at about 6 a.m. More...

Candidates for sheriff will debate

Richard Burgess and Steve Mueller, candidates for Cherokee County sheriff, will meet in a debate sponsored by the Cherokee County Republican Party. More...

Parkdale Mills will spend $45 million to upgrade, renovate plant here

By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com

While the final price tag could actually go higher, the South Carolina Department of Commerce last week confirmed Gastonia, N.C.-based Parkdale Mills will invest $45 million in new equipment and technology at the former Wellstone Mills plant on Wilc More...

SLIP SLIDING' AWAY

SLIP SLIDING' AWAY — This water slide is just one of the attractions at the new YMCA. More...

35 students recognized as junior scholars

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

A junior scholar initiative has resulted in 35 Cherokee County middle school students receiving state recognition for their academic achievements. More...

Local News

Fox Carolina to broadcast here

By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer gaffneyledger.com

City of Gaffney officials are hoping some bright and smiling faces will be willing to come out bright and early on June 24 to show some Gaffney pride. More...

School district to hold public hearing on 2010-11’s $56.1 millon budget

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

The Cherokee County School District will hold a public hearing Monday for a school budget which is $6.1 million less than the previous year. More...

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Sports

Jones to be named coach for 2010 season

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com

Gaffney High interim head football coach Dan Jones will keep that tag for the 2010 season. More...

Propst gets a Royal surprise

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com

Gaffney’s Jordan Propst has a decision to make. The University of South Carolina pitcher was taken in the 49th round by the Kansas City Royals in last week’s Major League Baseball amateur draft. More...

Nebraska, Boise move on

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Nebraska bolted for the Big Ten, Boise State took a spot in the Mountain West and the Big 12 rallied for a last-ditch attempt to stave off its demise Friday, a tumultuous day that pointed toward a massive reconfiguration of college sports. More...

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Salvation Army officers say thank you and goodbye

Dear Editor: My wife and I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for all your love and support during our tenure here. More...

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Phillips released on bond

By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com

It may have taken two more days than she and her family planned, but a Gaffney woman charged in connection with the Feb. 4 murder of her boyfriend in York was released from custody Saturday afternoon. More...

“O'ER THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE”

Boy Scout Troop 320 in Blacksburg brings in one of several American flags displayed Friday evening for a “Flag Day” ceremony. More...

Top three finishers in sheriff’s race have spent combined total of nearly $45,000

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

Yard signs, newspaper ads and bumper stickers are some of the candidates’ favorite things. But as the most recent campaign spending forms show, they don’t come cheap. More...

AUGUST ELECTIONS

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

The field is now set for August elections as the filing period for three governing bodies came to a close Friday. More...

Teacher files $4 million lawsuit against school district, others

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

Cherokee County teacher Tracy Schultz filed a $4 million lawsuit last week against acting school superintendent Kim Bagwell and special education teacher Jenny Stroupe. More...

LifeStyles

Library uses grant to install integrated public computer management system

Two mini-grants will enhance children’s services

Thanks to a U.S. More...

Gaming tourneys for teens begin this week

The Gaffney and Blacksburg libraries will be hosting video gaming tournaments for teens and visits from Ronald McDonald as part of the "Make a Splash" and "Make Waves" summer reading programs. The gaming tournaments are open for teens ages 12-18. More...

Bird feeding is for the birds, not the squirrels

Frolicking in the trees, foraging for acorns on the ground, even begging for a peanut or two at your back deck – squirrels can be cute as dickens. Until the little dickens stake their claim to your bird feeder. More...

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Obituaries

J.T. Allen

J.T. Allen, 87, of 482 Goucher Green Bethel Road, husband of Hazel Webster Allen, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2010, at 1:15 a.m. at his home. Son of the late Rev. More...

Gladys Rising

Gladys Viola Johnson Rising, 77, formerly of 205 Christopher Road, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Brookview Healthcare. More...

Susie B.Camp

BLACKSBURG – Susie Bridges Camp, 84, of 115 Henry Drive, widow of Luther Camp, Sr., passed away Friday, June 11, 2010, at 8:45 p.m. at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Henry Hopper, 6012 Leo Drive, Shelby, N.C. More...

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Columns

A trifecta of potential trouble

All signs point to a busy, problematic Atlantic hurricane season this year. But we’ve been duly warned — again — and it’s up to us to be ready for it. More...

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