Margaret Walker was just about to turn onto Highway 11 from a side road in the northwest corner of Cherokee County on Tuesday afternoon when a frightening spectacle of nature unfolded before her eyes. A bolt of lightning came down, striking a home located in the center of cluster of trees. "It was like a bomb exploded," she said. More...
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
A giant water slide and teen center are expected to draw students into a new multimillion dollar Cherokee County Family YMCA. Another $400,000 will allow the YMCA to break ground at its new location on Whelchel Road off Highway 11. A capital campaign has already raised $1.6 million to build a state-of-the-art recreation center with an outdoor water park. More...
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com
The appraised value of your home won't be changing until at least 2009. For the second straight year, Cherokee County Council has agreed to postpone the completion of countywide property reassessments. Cherokee County Interim Administrator Ben Clary told council Monday that recent legislation grants counties the extra time. More...
The Gaffney Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in helping to identify and locate a man wanted in connection with an armed robbery that occurred last Wednesday inside a West Floyd Baker Boulevard discount store. More...
Swirls of frosting atop soft cakes bring back fond childhood memories
Cupcakes are making a comeback! Pastry chefs and home cooks alike are renewing fond childhood memories of big swirls of frosting atop soft, moist cake - with cupcake creations ranging from simple to elegant. Cupcakes are the new trend for people of all ages, according to the recipe development professionals for White Lily®. More...
Post 109 crushes York 12-2 to open state playoff run
The Post 109 American Legion junior team enjoyed the comforts of home Monday and it showed. Corey Crissone was 3 for 4 with three RBIs and Alex Trammell knocked in three runs to help Gaffney beat visiting York 12-2 in the opening More...
GREENVILLE - Doris "Dot" Marilyn Ellenburg Smith, 80, widow of Hubert Gaines "Smitty" Smith, died Monday, July 7, 2008. Born in Seneca, she was a daughter of the late Claude Frank and Beulah Ables Ellenburg. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and member of Southside Baptist Church in Piedmont. More...
How many step stools does it take to change a light bulb?
Everyone gets frustrated from time to time, don't they? I do and that's a fact. Most of my frustrations stem from simple little tasks around the house that any idiot could seemingly do. Like, say, replacing a light bulb. More...
USC search nearing end COLUMBIA - The University of South Carolina panel searching for a replacement for President Andrew Sorensen is close to wrapping up its work. The panel will meet in an executive session Tuesday morning to interview candidates. More...
New Buford Street UMC pastor proud to stand up for the Lord