Kristen Bratton gets some time in the limelight after being crowned Gaffney High School's 2007 homecoming queen Friday at halftime of the Indians' game against Hillcrest. Gaffney won the game 14-7. More...
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com
The Gaffney Board of Public Works has considered donating a portion of its Lake Whelchel property to the county for a planned soccer complex. But the state statute that created the Board and outlined its powers might stop it from happening. More...
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
Homecoming royalty must run in the bloodline of Carol Gallman and her family. Carol was the Gaffney High homecoming queen in 1980. Her mother, Raymoth Phillips, won the crown in 1958. Kayla Gallman, Carol's daughter, was a member of this year's homecoming court. More...
Breast cancer has made quite an impact among America's female population, claiming thousands of lives on a yearly basis along with being one of the leading cause of cancer related death among women in the United States. More...
His girlfriend says he's out of step with modern society
Dear Annie: I am 62 years old and have been dating a 53-year-old woman for a couple of years. We have had disagreements, and from my point of view, they will keep me from ever marrying her. Every one of "Diane's" friends makes alcohol the center of their activities. They can become pretty crude with the language and topics. Alcohol is awfully important to Diane as well. More...
The Gaffney Indians brushed aside homecoming distractions and pesky Hillcrest on Friday. Jeremiah Cochran ran for 167 yards on 12 carries, Steffen Foster gained 112 yards and the Gaffney defense held the Rams to only 84 total yards in a 14-7 win. More...
Self-taught guitarist and avid fan of rock and roll music
GAFFNEY - He was known as Gene to some, Earl to others, and even Mr. Johnson to a few - but most knew him as Weasel (even Uncle Weasel to a few). After 22 years of sobriety, Gene Earl Johnson died on his AA birthday, Oct. 12, 2007, after a brave struggle with lung cancer. He was a member of Oakdale Baptist Church in Cowpens, where he was baptized on Aug. 17, 2003. More...
It is always so good to come home to Cherokee County. Joy and I appreciate each and every invitation and opportunity to do so. We are honored and really are looking forward to being back home to share in the revival services at Cherokee Avenue Baptist Church, Nov. 4 -7. More...
TURKEY'S LOBBYIST WASHINGTON - Former Majority Leader Dick Gephardt, a registered lobbyist for Turkey, failed several months ago to get his successor as top House Democrat, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, to withdraw her support from a long-pending resolution condemning alleged Turkish genocide of Armenians in 1915. More...
I don't begrudge Al Gore winning the Nobel Peace Prize (OK, maybe I do a little). But, hey, ya gotta admit it was a stunner. I mean c'mon, who saw this coming? It's like you wake up one morning and the prize fairy has left a big giant "WELLWHADDYAKNOW" right there on your doorstep. More...
ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced that federal disaster loans are available to small businesses located in the counties of Cherokee, Chesterfield, Dillon, Greenville, Harry, Lancaster, Marlboro, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg and York counties in South Carolina as a result of drought and high temperatures that occurred Jan. 1, 2007 and continuing. More...
GHS Class of '42 recalls good, bad times