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July 7, 2010 / Local News

Chad Ferris is winner of fundraising drawing

The Cherokee County Fire Chiefs Association Safety Team held a fundraising drawing on Saturday and got some extra help from "Buff," the Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department mascot, in picking a winner. More...

TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO KNOW

School district’s June spending report available online

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

County taxpayers can view a complete spending report on school expenses in June by viewing financial records posted on the district’s Web site. The school district has posted a list of all procurement card spending by school administrators. More...

Senior Centers host site for Angelfood Ministries

The Senior Centers of Cherokee County is a host site for Angelfood Ministries. Meals offered range from allergen-free food boxes to convalescence meals to different variety meals. More...

Duke Energy, American Red Cross host disaster preparedness program

Duke Energy and the American Red Cross are hosting the 2010 Be Ready Disaster Preparedness Project. More...

Unique home allows greater mobility for retired pastor

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

Retired minister Rev. Roger Lindler has his own high-tech way of living inside his new home in the Grassy Pond community. More...

POLICE REPORTS

A thief broke a car window on North Limestone Street early July 5 to steal a bag that contained a Bible. According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, the vehicle break-in occurred in the 1500 block at about 2 a.m. More...

Two arrested on drug charges

By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com

Two people were arrested on drug charges following an early morning traffic stop on West Carlisle Street, according to a police report and warrants filed by the Gaffney Police Department. More...

School trustees vote to look into cost of investigative audit

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

A contentious election year debate ended Thursday evening with the Cherokee County School Board requesting cost figures on a forensic audit of the district’s financial records. More...

Bear Creek Water Project soon to begin

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

Public water soon will be coming to another Cherokee Falls community. County officials announced this past week that a contractor has been selected and that work should begin within the next several weeks on the Bear Creek Water Project. More...

Meals on Wheels’ second benefit luau is set for Aug. 28 at Broad River Electric

Meals on Wheels will host its second annual benefit luau on Saturday, Aug. 28, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Broad River Electric Auditorium. "Blax Station" will provide music for dancing the night away. More...

Agape Hospice needs volunteers to provide support to terminally ill patients and their families

ROCK HILL – Agape Hospice, a faith-based ministry, is looking for compassionate and caring volunteers to provide support to terminally ill patients and their families. More...

AAA Carolinas urges motorists to prepare for intense hot weather

The forecast of more temperatures in the 90- degree plus range for the next 10 days in North and South Carolina will continue to create problems for motor vehicles, since intense heat can be as inimical to the operation of a vehicle as cold weather. More...