As a countywide manhunt intensified, Cowpens National Battlefield moved forward Friday with its traditional celebration of the country's Independence Day. Chief Ranger Kathy McKay said the park never considered changing its plans for celebrating the Fourth of July holiday, even with the recent shooting deaths in Cherokee County. More...

Miss Elizabeth Chambers McIntosh of Gaffney, South Carolina and Mr. Robert Guy Nichols of Greenwood, South Carolina were married at 6 p.m. June 20th at Chimney Rock Baptist Church in Lake Lure, North Carolina. Pastor James Edward Brown Jr. of Gaffney officiated the ceremony. More...

Post 109 American Legion Junior League coach Travis Clary likes his team'S chances in its first round playoff series against Lancaster. It's easy to see why. Post 109 holds a 2-1 edge in the season series and will be at full strength for the first time in several games. More...

ANDERSON - Gena Lisa Linder Parker, 50, of 104 Greenway Drive, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, in Gaffney. Born in Gaffney, she was the wife of Scott Parker and daughter of the late Blucher Edgar Linder Jr. and Hazel Keaton Linder. More...

To the Citizens of Gaffney: Recent events within our community have shown that even if you live in a quiet neighborhood or a rural community with a stable history, you can still be at risk for facing a threat of crime. We in the law enforcement community have been entrusted by you to maintain a level of safety and security for all citizens. More...

While on an adult retreat to Asbury Hills, the Q.T. Sisters kept up with local news by reading The Ledger. Pictured are (on the floor) Jean McRay and Gail Phillips. (Front row) Betty Carver, Mary Brady, Becky Jeffries, Ann Parker, Jean Bracken, Marie Cryderman. (Seated, second row) Pat Clement, Barbara Turner, Catherine Hamrick, Dana Potter, Judy Kierstad, Debbie Fowler. (Standing at each end) Gail Adams, Betty Sereno and Ingalill Jarl. On your next trip out of town, or tour of duty, take a copy of The Ledger along and send a picture of yourself or your group reading the newspaper to: cody@gaffneyledger.com. More...