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State Democrats to work on precinct reorganization
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:18:45 -0800
After months of attention focused on the Republican presidential primary field, it's South Carolina Democrats' turn to begin the process of choosing their leadership.
Cherokee County School Board names 4 finalists for superintendent
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:45:05 -0800
After a lengthy search, the Cherokee County School Board has named four finalists to be interviewed for the district's open superintendent position.
Police arrest two, find meth lab
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:06:47 -0800
Agents with the Darlington County Combined Drug Unit arrested two people Thursday, which led to the discovery of a methamphetamine lab.
SLED: Gun instructor arrested after giving answers to test
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:06:00 -0800
SLED says a Cherokee County concealed weapons permit instructor was arrested after he failed to administer the requirements during a training class, giving students the answers to the test.
64-year-old Cherokee County man still missing
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:20:59 -0800
Authorities are still searching for a Cherokee County man who has been missing since early Sunday.
SLED: Gun Instructor Shortened Course, Gave Answers
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:15:33 -0800
A concealed weapons permit instructor in Gaffney was arrested by SLED agents Thursday, according to a news release.
Search for York County museums director down to final 4
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:17:52 -0800
The leaders of York County's museums are closing in on the next executive director of the Culture and Heritage Museums.
Casino near Charlotte? Catawba Tribe to sue SC for gaming rights
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:12:17 -0800
Move over Cherokee Casino, the Catawba Indian Nation wants a piece of the action and plans to go to great lengths to do so.
County, state pick Gingrich for GOP nod
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:46:32 -0800
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com Cherokee County did its part to ensure former House speaker Newt Gingrich surged to an easy victory Saturday in the South Carolina Republican Party presidential primary. read more
Cherokee deputies searching for missing Gaffney man, 64
Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:08:17 -0800
Cherokee County deputies are hoping the public can help them find a local man who hasn't been seen or heard from by his family since Sunday morning.