Cherokee County condition now at worst possible level
Drought conditions have reached the worst level here, but the South Carolina Drought Response Committee stopped short of imposing mandatory water restrictions. Committee members voted Monday to upgrade Cherokee, Greenville, Spartanburg, Oconee and Pickens counties' drought status from "severe" to "extreme. More...
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com
A former Cherokee County School District employee's lawsuit against the district officially ended Monday when he signed the settlement paperwork on a six-figure resolution. Fred Knowles, a former painter in the district who claimed he was fired in 2006 for political reasons, confirmed Tuesday that he agreed to settle his claims for $100,000. More...
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
The high price of gas is expected to keep some South Carolina motorists off state roads during the July 4 holiday weekend, according to AAA Carolinas. With prices nearing $4 per gallon at pumps across the Palmetto State, an estimated 551,000 South Carolina drivers are expected to hit the highway this weekend, more than 1 percent less than last year. More...
It took only 12 minutes Monday evening for the Cherokee County School Board to pick up a new name for a $7 million building under construction. Cherokee Community Learning Center was the name chosen for the building that serves as home for the district's adult education and alternative programs. More...
Cherokee County native Tom Wheeler will perform a Music Sandwiched-In concert at Cherokee County Public Library on Wednesday, July 9. The show will last from 12:15-1 p.m. and a free lunch will be provided by the Friends of the Library. More...
The Blacksburg All-Stars were as hot as the summer weather at the Cal Ripken League district tournament for ages 11 and 12. Blacksburg finished the tournament with a 4-mark, including a 7-2 victory over Boiling Springs in Monday's championship game at the Cherokee County Youth Sports Complex. More...
Pastor of Tabernacle of Love in Chesnee for over 33 years
The Rev. Marvin Eugene Durham, 69, of 429 Sarratt Ave., went home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2008 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Blacksburg, Rev. Durham was the husband of Martha White Durham and son of the late Dever Durham and Mary Parker Durham. He was pastor of Tabernacle of Love in Chesnee for over 33 years. More...
Dear Editor: The South Carolina Highway Patrol wants South Carolina residents and visitors to keep a few safety tips in mind when traveling this July 4 weekend. Troopers will be out in larger numbers trying to keep you safe. Motorists can expect to see troopers conducting special enforcement on interstates, secondary roadways and highways. More...
Jeanette Guest at age 92 is pictured inside Turner Field in Atlanta with The Gaffney Ledger after watching the Atlanta Braves play one game of a 3-game series. Jeanette now makes her home with her daughter in Sumter because of her declining health, but still enjoys her vacations to see the Braves and also attends the Darlington 500 NASCAR race each year. More...
CHARLESTON - The American Civil Liberties Union is making a renewed effort to increase its visibility in South Carolina. The civil rights group says it's planning to open a new state headquarters in Charleston during a press conference Wednesday afternoon. More...
LEDGER CLOSED FRIDAY, JULY 4