Lou Sossamon, who in 1942 became the University of South Carolina's first All American, went on to play professional football for the New York Yankees in the All American Football League after World War II. More...
City of Gaffney Building Inspector Donald Elder remains in serious condition in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center after a Wednesday traffic accident. Elder's vehicle was struck in the side by a Gaffney man who faces charges of felony driving under the influence and simple possession of marijuana, according to authorities. More...
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com
The county has suspended enforcement of its junkyard ordinance, but that doesn't mean county officials are considering scrapping the controversial measure. Cherokee County Council referred the ordinance to the Cherokee County Planning Commission for further discussion. More...
New Alma Elementary Principal Kim Camp wants students in her school to shine in their classes this year. SHINE refers to the inventive acronym Alma Elementary has chosen as a yearlong learning theme. In this instance, SHINE means: "All- Star Dream Team, Think Deeply, Imagine what can be, Inspire others and Celebrate success. More...
Carolyn P. Cash has been named the Cherokee Children's Home 2007-2008 Volunteer of the Year. She was recently presented a plaque and a name plate has been added to a permanent plaque that hangs in the living room area at Children's Home. More...
The Blacksburg All-Stars will be seeking redemption at the Cal Ripken League Southeast Tournament for ages 12 and under. Blacksburg was upset by Woodruff, a team it beat in the district tournament here last month, in the state tournament. Blacksburg received an invitation after a team from Tennessee bowed out of the regional, coach Jimmy Morgan said. More...
William Edward (Bill) Winter, Jr., 63, of 116 Escambia Ave., died Friday, July 18, 2008, at home surrounded by his family. Born in Altoona, Pa., he was the husband of Carla Cooper Winter and son of William Edward Winter Sr. of Fripp Island and the late Virginia Ann Woodcock Winter. He was an attorney and partner with the law firm Winter & Rhoden. More...
OBAMA'S CEOS WASHINGTON, D.C. - Sen. Barack Obama has been meeting secretly with heavy industry CEOs in Washington to discuss issues that he would face as president. On the campaign trail, Obama has been highly critical of corporate executives and promised them nothing but tougher regulation and higher taxes. More...
By crackees, Granny Clampett used lye soap and if it's good enough for her, it ought to be good enough for us. The other day on TV they were advertising "cucumber and green tea" body wash. Holy buckets! Now they're selling soap that makes you smell like vegetables. More...
Deputy shoots motorist LEXINGTON - A Lexington County sheriff's deputy has shot and wounded a West Columbia man after he drove into the officer during a traffic stop. Sheriff's deputies say 21- year-old Zucorry Quattlebaum faces charges including speeding, driving with a suspended driver's license and failing to stop for police. More...
State museum kicks off exhibit on S.C. football