Prosecutor: Suspect has prior DUI and DUS convictions
A 34-year-old Gaffney man will have to post a $100,000 bond to be released from the Cherokee County Detention Center following his arrest in connection with a fatal hit-and-run on 4th Street. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is alleging James R. More...
Higher gasoline prices are likely to accelerate the continuing upswing in motorcycle ownership in South Carolina and increase a motorcycle death rate on the state's highways that already ranks as the 14th worst in the nation, according to an analysis by AAA Carolinas. More...
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com
Cherokee County's veterans affairs officer has taken a medical leave from his job less than two weeks after local state legislators held a closed door meeting about his office. More...
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early Wednesday morning incident during which a 34-year-old man walking along Old Georgia Highway allegedly was assaulted by an angry motorist. According to a police report, a 34-year-old Seminole Trail man was walking along the highway with his girlfriend when a car almost hit them. More...
The Blacksburg Public Library will host local entertainers Doc Bowman and his son, Craig, for a lunchtime concert as part of the Cherokee County Public Library's "Music Sandwiched-In" series. The concert will be at the Blacksburg library on Tuesday, July 29, from 12:15-1 p.m. More...
A quick three-game sweep of Fort Mill in the opening round of the American Legion playoffs a few weeks ago guarantees Post 109 a spot in a play-in bracket for the state tournament. Team director Jug Wallace learned of the bracket after receiving a phone call from an American Legion baseball official. More...
SPARTANBURG - Dr. Earl Hampton Godfrey, 78, died on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House. Dr. Godfrey was born in Florence, S.C., a son of the late Carl Henry and Louise Reece Godfrey. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He subsequently graduated from the University of South Carolina and the Medical University of South Carolina, with honors. More...
Dear Editor: Now that summer is here, the Cherokee County Animal Shelter has many wonderful dogs, cats, puppies and kittens looking for good homes. Many, many animals are being destroyed every week because they have nowhere to go. More...
I really should be grateful in many respects. My car has been serving me well. Knock on wood, it hasn't broken down on the highway. And it just allowed me to safely complete a 2,000-mile round-trip vacation at a very respectful average of about 26 mpg. More...
Jerusalem Project youngsters lending a helping hand