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LOCAL NEWS

Ugly Kidd teaches firefighters extrication techniques

By SCOTT POWELL
Ledger Staff Writer
spowell@gaffneyledger.com | December 10, 2025

Firefighters from across the state learned from the pros at Ugly Kidd Extrication team on advanced techniques for freeing trapped victims from a wrecked vehicle. More than 30 mangled cars...

BPW announces improved notification for electrical outages

December 10, 2025

The Board of Public Works is pleased to announce a strengthened customer communication service designed to keep the community better informed during electrical outages. This enhancement is part of BPW’s...

WHAT’S UP

December 10, 2025

Please note that What’s Up notices will be published on a ‘space available’ basis. We will do our best to publish them at least one time prior to the event,...

‘World Day of Prayer’ observed by Thickety Mountain Baptist Convention

December 10, 2025

The Thickety Mountain Baptist Convention Missionaries and the community observed the annual ‘World Day of Prayer’ recently. Many came to pray for the worldwide community and those needing God’s word...

Another Charlotte train passenger stabbed

December 10, 2025

A second stabbing on Charlotte’s public transit system, this time by a man who was allegedly in the United States illegally, has drawn national attention as Republican leaders voice support...

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BLACKSBURG FOOTBALL BANQUET

BLACKSBURG FOOTBALL BANQUET

December 10, 2025

After honoring nine seniors on Senior Night in October, Blacksburg High held its annual football awards banquet on Tuesday, Dec. 9 in auditorium. Award winners recognized at banquet are pictured...

Youthful Gaffney grapplers open season with win

By LARRY HILLIARD
Ledger Staff Writer
larry@gaffneyledger.com | December 10, 2025

The Gaffney High wrestling team flexed its muscles — literally — in a season opening 45-32 win over Kings Mountain. The highlight was freshman heavyweight Kahne Rupper posting his first...

ACC’s Jim Phillips defends league backing members in CFP bid chase

By AARON BEARD
AP Sports Writer | December 10, 2025

Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner Jim Phillips said the league has a “responsibility” to advocate for its football-playing members for College Football Playoff bids, coming after criticism from Notre Dame athletic...

Hopper leads way past FM

Hopper leads way past FM

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com | December 8, 2025

Gaffney girls varsity hoops coach Bubba Wright described the 58- 35 win Friday at Fort Mill as the team’s best overall performance of the young season. That’s saying something since...

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