By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com
At the Employment Security Commission office in Gaffney, workers are starting to see people who have reached the end of a long road without getting to a destination. More...
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
A mystery company could bring 50 jobs to the Blacksburg area in the coming months. Blacksburg Town Council voted unanimously during a special called meeting Thursday to donate two acres of property towards the state economic development project. More...
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
Parents like to say they know their children, but even Walter & Gala Edwards were amazed at the sight they saw after a wedding several years ago. During the service, their son Garrison got a pencil and a piece of paper and went to work. More...
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
The balls screamed off the Post 109's bats - culminating with 21 hits and a 19-6 victory over at Greer Saturday in a game that was as loud as it was long. More...
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
Uh-oh. That was undoubtedly the reaction of the York American Legion junior team pitcher who was trying to protect a one-run lead with the bases loaded and only one out in the bottom of the fifth inning on Friday. More...
Name: Josh Mata Age: 15 Position: Catcher School: Gaffney High High School Stats: .360 batting average. Hobbies: Baseball and hanging out with friends. More...
Plow Day, sponsored by the Broad River Antique Power Association, was held Saturday on Twin Lakes Road. The event is dedicated to the preservation of old farm equipment. More...
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com
Before the local Humane Society began its adoption services for strays, the Cherokee County consolidated animal shelter had been described as an "all-kill" shelter. That description apparently applies again. More...
JOHN DEERE-POWERED ICE CREAM MAKER — Hugh Sprouse served up homemade ice cream from his homemade ice cream machine at Saturday's "Plow Day" event on Twin Lakes Road in Gaffney. More...
VanDoren the Magician will present a magic show Thursday, June 25, at 10:30 a.m. at the Blacksburg Library and at 2:30 p.m. at the Cherokee County Public Library in Gaffney. More...
Are you looking for a unique souvenir from the S.C. Peach Festival for yourself, for your guests, or for that special someone who has moved and would love to have a reminder of home? More...
HEADED OUT TO DELIVER MEALS - Garrett Osment is one of Meals On Wheels' youngest volunteers, delivering smiles and meals in the Blacksburg area. Garrett is the grandson of Carol Martin and delivers meals with his grandmother every other week. More...
BLACKSBURG- Arthur Martin, 84, of 111 Leagan Drive, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 20, 2009, at Upstate Carolina Medical Center. More...
John Pittman Stuard, 84, of Magnolia's of Gaffney, and formerly of 123 9th St., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2009, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Arrangements will be announced by Blakely Funeral Home. More...
Thelma Jones King, 81, of High Point, N.C., died Saturday, June 20, 2009, at her residence. Born May 3, 1928, in Cherokee County, she was the daughter of the late Edward Earl and Martha Henrietta Knight Jones. More...
For the next few minutes we are going to discuss something that's very important, something your momma tried to stress to you from the time you were old enough to walk, something you need to keep in the forefront of your mind as you go forth in thi More...
Yesterday was Father's Day. I was excited because I knew I would either see or talk with each of you. There was laughter and expressions of love with tears of joy. More...
Plow Day, sponsored by the Broad River Antique Power Association, was held Saturday on Twin Lakes Road. The event is dedicated to the preservation of old farm equipment. 
