A severe storm packing 50 mph winds swept through the city Friday, downing trees, damaging homes and businesses and causing sporadic power outages. Cherokee County Emergency Preparedness Director Rick Peterson said there was as many as 20 initial reports of property damage caused by uprooted trees or falling branches. More...
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
Nearly 40 parents have asked the Cherokee County School District to transfer their children to another county school this year. Parents had until June 26 to request the district move their children from Blacksburg Primary, Blacksburg Elementary, Limestone- Central, Luther Vaughan, and Mary Bramlett elementaries. More...
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com
Who would guess that a man with the "common" touch would emerge as one of the city's most influential and beloved public servants? But when it's Johnny Q. Little, nothing is a stretch. More...
Rudy Kasimakis, left, was among 72 pro bowlers who competed in a PBA Regional Tour event over the weekend at Starmax in Gaffney. The event was part of this year's South Carolina Peach Festival. Above, runners get off to a quick start Saturday morning at the annual Festival road race. More...
Tambi Renae Andre and James V. Caggiano Jr., both of Cowpens, were united in marriage on Saturday, May 10, 2008, at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Spartanburg. Father Michael McCafferty conducted the ceremony. A reception followed at Cleveland Park. More...
The American Legion Post 109 junior team made things look easy at Chester on Saturday. Josh Mata had three hits and four RBIs and Clay McKowen had two hits and knocked in two runs to help first-place Post 109 to a 13-4 victory. More...
Former employee of Taylor Watson Furniture and Taylor Furniture
Shirley Allison Owens, of 134 Cooper St., affectionately called "Sherper" by her grandson, Will, and "Sher Sher" by her granddaughter, Kimsey, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 28, 2008. Born in Gaffney, she was the daughter of the late Grady A. Allison and Elsie T. Allison. More...
Dear Cody: I was looking at the list of Cherokee County School District salaries in the June, 23 paper and came across something odd. Can anyone explain why a maintenance worker with only five years with the district is making more then the vice-principal for Granard Middle School? More...
CORRECTION: First all, I want to thank you for putting my children's picture in the paper, from when we were visiting in Jacksonville, Fla. The problem is, my name is Grace not Gina, would you please correct this. Thank you very much and I enjoy The Ledger every week. More...
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