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WEB3 days ago · September 16, 2024. By SCOTT POWELL. Ledger Staff Writer. [email protected]. A Gaffney man was killed after striking a fence post in a single vehicle accident Friday evening near Chesnee. Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler identified the victim as Timothy Dewayne Varner, 38, of 355 Norman Boulevard.
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WEB3 days ago · Nestle seeking agreement with county. By SCOTT POWELL. Ledger Staff Writer. [email protected] | September 16, 2024. Economic development and county growth opportunities will take center stage at today’s (Monday) Cherokee County council meeting. New Limestone University President Dr. Nathan Copeland will talk to …
Local News - The Gaffney Ledger
WEB3 days ago · September 16, 2024. A 15-year-old juvenile was arrested by Gaffney police officers late Sunday evening in connection with the shooting death of a Gaffney man over the weekend. The juvenile will be charged with murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. Gaffney Police Department Major Brian Blanton said.
Sports - The Gaffney Ledger
WEB3 days ago · September 16, 2024. By SCOTT POWELL. Ledger Sports Writer. [email protected]. With a 19 point fourth quarter lead, Blacksburg seemed on the verge of a dominant win Thursday over Union County. Union had no timeouts and trailed 27-8 late in the fourth quarter after Blacksburg receiver Tristan Hair scored on a 68-yard touchdown catch.
Convicted murderer gets reprieve from death sentence
WEBNov 19, 2018 · Ledger Staff Writer. [email protected]. SPARTANBURG — Circuit Solicitor Barry Barnette conceded Friday afternoon that he wasn’t happy with the results of a hearing that resulted in a life prison sentence. Jonathan Kyle Binney, 44, who now goes by the name Taylor Alex Cross following a court …
New minister at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church ordained May 31
WEBJun 12, 2020 · By SCOTT POWELL. Ledger Staff Writer. [email protected]. Denton Bennet has made the transition from the thunderous roar of race car tracks to answering a call to become a minister. Bennet was officially ordained as a minister May 31 after he recently accepted a call to become the new …
Many residents enraged bingo parlor remains open
WEBMar 20, 2020 · Many residents enraged bingo parlor remains open. March 20, 2020. By LARRY HILLIARD. Ledger Staff Writer. [email protected]. Facebook Twitter Email Messenger Copy Link Message. “Bingo!”. That’s the word you hear nightly Tuesday through Sunday from passionate players at the popular Bingo Gameland near Floyd Baker Boulevard. And it ...
State News - The Gaffney Ledger
WEBAug 5, 2024 · June 24, 2024. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A budget compromise reached by a small group of lawmakers Friday means South Carolina will accelerate a planned income tax cut, raise the salaries of all teachers and state employees and send more money to adult and juvenile prisons. A conference committee agreed to the more than $13 billion spending plan ...
State-funded mentoring program - The Gaffney Ledger
WEBJul 26, 2024 · State-funded mentoring program. ‘Teachers Up’ program prepares young adults for careers and provides mentoring for children. July 26, 2024. By SCOTT POWELL. Ledger Staff Writer. [email protected]. As children head home from Luther Vaughan Elementary on Fridays this fall, it’s likely they will stop for …
BLOWING IN THE WIND - The Gaffney Ledger
WEBMar 22, 2024 · (Ledger photo by CODY SOSSAMON) It’s not Washington, D.C., but the blooming cherry trees around Gaffney City Hall have been a sight to behold for the past few days. They won’t last long, though, as when this picture was taken Wednesday, the blooms were blowing in the wind like snowflakes in a blizzard. Yukio Ozaki,
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