Rev. J.W. Evans has taken to calling Jordan Wilson his son's protector. Jordan saved the life of seventh grader Aldrich Evans while the two friends ate lunch together in the Granard Middle cafeteria on Aug. 30. Aldrich was eating a hot dog and talking with Jordan when he suddenly stopped in mid-sentence. More...
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
Passing rates for county students on this year's PACT test fell short of the state average in every subject area and grade level but one. Students in third through eighth grade statewide took the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Test (PACT) in English, math, science and social studies this spring. Passing scores are basic, proficient and advanced. More...
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
A Gaffney High classified employee could face disciplinary action in the first of two closed sessions scheduled for today's school board meeting. The school board will meet in closed session at 7 p.m. for what is listed on the meeting agenda as "executive session - contractual matter" and "executive session - update from legal counsel. More...
A statewide initiative with the goal of reducing incidents of child abuse will make a visit to Cherokee County on Wednesday, as Prevent Child Abuse South Carolina (PCASC) will host a "Lunch & Learn" training session at the Cherokee County Library. More...
Isaw them almost as soon as I walked into the Ithaca Farmers Market: Baskets of apples with odd shapes, strange hues and exotic names like Zabergau Reinette, Red Northern Spy and Calville Blanc d'Hiver. More...
Marcus Lindsay and Jarrell Smalls brought their big play acts Friday to help Whitmire overpower Blacksburg, 42-13, in the Wildcats home opener. Smalls scored three touchdowns, including a 70-yard run on a screen play that give Whitmire a 14-0 lead midway through the first quarter. More...
Retired from textiles Alta Guyton Horton, 79, formerly of 105 Palmetto St., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, at Peachtree Centre. Born in Gaffney, she was the daughter of the late Aaron Guyton and Alice Gordon Guyton and the widow of Marshall Horton. Mrs. Horton was retired from textiles and was of the Holiness faith. More...
ANGRY AT ARLEN WASHINGTON - While Senate Republicans reflected outrage that Sen. Larry Craig was retreating from his earlier statement that he would resign from the Senate, their privately expressed anger was directed toward Sen. Arlen Specter for encouraging Craig to reconsider. More...
What a shocking experience! A year ago I was in my dermatologist's office for a regular checkup. When my doctor for 20-plus years entered the examining room, the first thing he said to me was, "Wow, you have gotten fat!" I make no claim to superior intelligence, but I do know when your DERMATOLOGIST tells you you are fat, it is not good. More...
A doggone good contest