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November 16, 2011 RSS feed / Front Page

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‘Polyshok’ slug brought suspect down

By TiM GULLa Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com
A 69-year-old Greer man who engaged in an armed standoff with police Sunday on Interstate 85 remained hospitalized in fair condition Tuesday afternoon in Spartanburg. More...

30 have applied for school boss job

By scOTT POWeLL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

More than 30 applicants are vying to become the next Cherokee County school superintendent. As of Nov. 10, the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) had received 33 applications, Superintendent Dr. Ed Taylor said Monday. More...

Former ‘Cocky’ now on TV as toy demonstration expert

By TiM GULLa Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com

Mickey Baines Jr. More...

Local News

Fireworks dealer questions city’s new ordinance

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

Final reading of the city’s new fireworks ordinance is months away. But a local fireworks distributor is already at work to determine if the stiffer restriction complies with state law. More...

County re-applys for grant to pave road to proposed quarry

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com

County officials have their fingers crossed, awaiting word if they will receive state funds for a big economic development project. Two years ago, the state approved a $250,000 grant for the Sloan Gravel Quarry project in Blacksburg. More...

Chief Silverheels delivers Christian message during PowWow here

By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com

Chief Steve Silverheels is open and honest about his faith — as well as abilities. More...

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Obituaries

John Millen

John William Millen, 74, formerly of Stephenson Street, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov. 14, 2011, at Brookview Healthcare. Born in Gaffney, he was the husband of the late Gail Davis Millen and son of the late Catherine Millen. Mr. More...

Billy Dean Palmer

Billy Dean Palmer, 73, widower of Rosa L. Palmer, of 210 Smith Road in Cowpens, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011. He was a member and deacon of True Holiness Church of God. More...

Katherine Mullinax

With deep sympathy, Shuford-Hatcher Funeral Home announces the passing of Mrs. Katherine Louise Thompson Mullinax. Mrs. Mullinax, formerly of Ramsey Heights in Gaffney, left peacefully Tuesday morning, Nov. More...

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Breaking News - 11/17/2011 02:25 PM

Playoff game to be webcast

The Gaffney Ledger will webcast the Dorman - Gaffney Playoff game Friday night and viewing is free and open to the public. www.gaffneyledger.com click sports on the Ledger Live icon. More...

Authorities say apartment fire caused by child playing with cigarette lighter

By TiM GULLa Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com

Two adults and three children were displaced by a Sunday afternoon fire at Connecticut Village Apartments which the Cherokee County Fire Investigation Team determined was sparked by a child playing with a cigarette lighter. More...

Board nixes assistant principal positions

By scOTT POWeLL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

The Cherokee County School Board voted 5-4 Monday against transferring two employees to fill new assistant principal jobs at elementary schools. More...

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POLICE REPORTS

ffi A trucker was robbed of $700 in cash after he was approached at a Hyatt Street truck stop by someone looking to sell him exhaust pipes for his tractor-trailer. More...

Removing barriers one strike at a time

Cherokee County’s most special athletes flash their skills during recent bowling event

All of classes eligible for Special Olympics in Cherokee County participated in the Area 12 bowling event at Star Lanes in Spartanburg on Nov. 9. During the event, all students received ribbons for their participation. More...

Tips for families to help avoid gaining extra pounds this Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving holiday season is a wonderful time of the year filled with family, friends and of course, food. More...

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Sports

Huff making due with shorthanded squad

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com

Several hundred yards away on a football practice field, some of Mark Huff’s most talented players are hard at work preparing for the playoff game against Dorman. More...

Playoff tickets on sale Friday

Tickets for the Dorman playoff game will be on sale from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday in front of the auditorium. All tickets will be $7. Everyone will need to purchase a ticket to attend. More...

Gaffney High needs your vote in contest

State Farm Insurance Company is sponsoring the Friday Night Feats National video contest and Gaffney High School can pocket as much as $17,500. But you have to do your part. More...

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LEDGER COLUMNIST

Famous before he’s even a week old

His name is John DeCamp Howell. He was born at 12:18 a.m Friday, Nov. 11. He weighed 7 lbs., 14 ounces and was 21.5 inches long. He has 10 fingers and 10 toes. And he’s my first grandchild. More...

GUEST COLUMNIST

A message sent with missiles

Soldiers today have overcome many previously uncontrollable elements in battle. Picking out elusive enemies in remote or populated locations is a formidable task, especially when coupled with adverse weather, poor visibility, and hardened cover. More...

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