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October 5, 2011 / Front Page

Village School has new director

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

Vickie Bolduc never expected a decision on preschool education would lead to a new chapter in her teaching career. More...

Tiny dog killed while owner is away

By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com

Jack Rash can’t understand why anyone would target one of his beloved pets. After being away from his Kraft Street home for just a few hours Sept. More...

FOOTBALL CONTEST WINNER

Last week’s contest was a real tightly contested battle among six contestants, all of whom correctly predicted 11 winners from the 12 games listed. More...

Local News

FRIDAY FIRE

— No injuries were reported but a Friday evening kitchen fire filled a Chaucer Drive apartment with smoke. City of Gaffney Firefighters were dispatched to Chaucer Drive at 6:12 p.m. More...

County changing healthcare insurance

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

Cherokee County Council on Monday gave approval to a plan that will result in a steep reduction in the county’s annual health care costs. More...

BPWOKs new district lines

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

By a unanimous vote, the Gaffney Board of Public Works gave a redrawn voting map the green light Tuesday, clearing the way for the proposal to be sent to the U.S. Justice Department for approval. More...

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Sports

Coaches say league prez should go

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com

Some local youth football league coaches say Gaffney Youth Football League President Ray Head went too far in allowing teams to add players as the playoffs loom. More...

Bye week blues?

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com

With six consecutive wins under their belt, and riding a wave of good feelings after a dominating 73-0 win over Greenville, the nationally-ranked Gaffney Indians may have felt a bit disappointed in having a bye week, right? Wrong! More...

To the champs, goes the rings and dinners

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com

Post 109 players and fans like the sound of “2011 American Legion state champions.” Those words will have a real ring to it when the players and coaches receive their state championship rings at an awards banquet on Saturday, Oct. More...

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Letters

Remember those who fought so valiantly

Dear Editor: The battle of Kings Mountain was an attack by American frontiersmen on Oct. 7, 1780, against Lord Cornwallis’ scouting forces under Major Patrick Ferguson. More...

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Former narcotics agent charged with misconduct in office

Accused of engaging in sexual act with a confidential informant

By TIM GULLA
Ledger Staff Writer

A former Cherokee County Sheriff's Office narcotics investigator was arrested by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division on Tuesday afternoon and charged with misconduct in office. More...

Lucky mystery couple becomes instant hundred-thousandaires

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

Imagine purchasing your dream home on the state’s tab. A Gaffney family is planning to do so after striking gold last week courtesy of the S.C. Education Lottery’s Blue Sapphire Bucks game, according to a statement from Lottery officials. More...

Copper thieves cost victim $50,000

By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com

An estimated $50,000 in theft and damage losses were reported after burglars broke into a Corporate Drive commercial building and stripped out copper wiring. The burglary occurred between 11:30 a.m. Sept. 28 and 11:15 a.m. Oct. More...

Local Relay for Life effort raises more than $240,000

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

No doubt, the nation’s economic downturn has everyone watching every penny, making sure none goes to waste. But in the case of cancer, no expense is too much when it comes to saving lives. More...

State GOP primary date changed after Florida goes ‘rogue’

By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com

Voters in South Carolina will go into the Republican primary more than a month sooner than expected because Florida Republicans went “rogue” on their party once again. More...