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August 20, 2010 RSS feed / Local News

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It just so happened...

EDITOR'S NOTE: Gaffney businessman and 'world' traveler Bennie Blalock will be sharing stories with Ledger readers from time to time. More...

Trustees to meet with attorneys

The Cherokee County School Board will meet Monday at 6 p.m. in executive session with their attorneys in the district office. More...

Medallion now furnished

The Department of Veterans Affairs now provides a medallion, by request, to be affixed to an existing privately purchased headstone or marker to signify the deceased’s status as a veteran. More...

Town to honor Moss with equipment purchase

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

For some time, Blacksburg town officials have discussed ideas about the best way to honor Order of the Palmetto recipient and county historian Dr. Bobby Moss, one of its more prominent residents. More...

New chairman says when he sees the money, another vote will be taken

Motion to reimburse teachers for supplies fails 5-4
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

On the heels of a predicted $2.2 million budget surplus, a financial consultant has also found $280,000 in unspent federal money which the Cherokee County School District could use this year. More...

Audit shows district had $2.2 million surplus

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

School board members voiced their concern Monday after hearing a financial report showing the district is in better shape financially than it appeared when this year’s school budget was approved. More...

DEDICATION

The Village School of Gaffney began the school year with a dedication service on Tuesday, Aug. 17. The enrollment for the school year is 88 students. More...

No bull 4-H members get $10 off

The rules are simple. Place a wiry 150-pound cowboy on the back of a hulking, snorting temperamental 2,000-pound bull and see if he can ride the beast for an eternal eight seconds...with one hand strapped to the bull’s massive backside. More...