Few things are guaranteed in life, but according to those who had the opportunity to watch or perform with Gaffney's Laurens Potter Moore, it was a sure bet you would be entertained. "There was so much you could learn from him," said Phil Gibbons of the Gaffney Little Theatre. "He was quite an actor and performer, and you could see that on stage. More...
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com
A former Gaffney Police Department officer was indicted Tuesday by a grand jury in Cherokee County Court on charges that he engaged in abusive acts towards a young boy, including one alleged incident during which the boy was handcuffed and forced to lie down in a locked closet. More...
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com
Duke Energy is pressing ahead with another land grab that could nearly double the size of its proposed William States Lee III Nuclear Station site. Duke Energy hired Charlottebased NAI Southern Real Estate to negotiate the land deals, said David Goode, a representative of the commercial real estate services company. More...
Regardless of whether one is rich or poor, the current economic crisis is taking its toll on all Americans. With thousands losing their jobs and homes due to the country's money crunch, peace of mind for many is in short supply. More...
Lantern walks, cavalry demonstrations will highlight this weekend's activities
C owpens National Battlefield will celebrate the 228th anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens, a Revolutionary War battle that helped turn the tide of war to the advantage of the Americans, on Saturday, Jan. 17, and Sunday, Jan. 18. All activities are free and open to the public. Many of the activities are targeted especially for children. More...
It's a new year and era for the Gaffney High wrestling team. For the first time in recent history, the Indians open the new year as a ranked team in the latest South Carolina Wrestling Coaches Association poll. The Indians are ranked 21st among Class AAAA teams. More...
Laurens Potter Moore, 89, formerly of 500 S. Petty St., died Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, at Summit Hills in Spartanburg. Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Mary Haynes Fultz of Moncks Corner. Mr. Moore was born in Gaffney and was the son of Major Henry Carlton and Eloise Potter Moore. More...
I want this on the record. Let it be known by all that I warned my wife well before it happened. It was Sunday that I told her what she did not want to hear. "Toby's going to get fat." Toby's our dog. Our only dog, now that Star has died. Star was a sweet, female black Lab that after about 12 years just gave out. More...
Officials could 'begin moving dirt' for new $4.2 million facility by late March