An 87-year-old woman was rushed by helicopter to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center on Tuesday afternoon following a severe crash on South Limestone Street. Police were still investigating the accident as of press time and a full report of what transpired was not immediately available. More...
Cherokee County School District Superintendent Dr. Bill James said Wednesday that Ewing Middle School will close at noon Thursday.
The schedule change is being made in memory and honor of assistant principal Tim Phillips, who died suddenly Sunday. More...
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com
A 27-year-old horse trainer died Monday afternoon from severe injuries suffered in a horse riding accident at a North Green River Road farm. Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler said Randi Kay Hogan was riding in a fenced pasture when her horse apparently went out of control and ran into a grove of trees. More...
There's no doubt skateboarding is here to stay in Cherokee County. It's nothing to see dozens of local youths toting helmets and skateboards in their quest to perform new tricks and most importantly have fun. A few years ago, the City of Gaffney built a skateboard complex at Irene Park for the use of those adopting the blossoming pastime. More...
Although missing many of the things that are part of summer vacation, it's doubtful that any of the students making the journey would trade their experience for anything in the world
For five Cherokee County students, there was no break from the daily grind of school work this summer. More...
Free agents battling for a coveted NFL roster spot must make the most of their limited opportunities. Former Gaffney and Wofford College standout Andy Strickland did just that when the Jacksonville Jaguars visited Miami in an exhibition game on Monday. More...
Timothy Edward Phillips, 32, of 1271 Macedonia Road, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, at Lexington Medical Center. Born in Spartanburg, he was the husband of Michelle Gardner Phillips and son of Dennis Phillips and the late Debra Barnes Phillips. He was an Assistant Principal at Ewing Middle School. Mr. More...
Forty years is a long time. A real long time. But it seems like only yesterday that I was sitting in my dorm at the University of South Carolina watching news reports about hippies at some big outdoor music concert at a place called Woodstock. More...
COLUMBIA — A South Carolina law limiting the placement of billboards advertising adult businesses is unconstitutional, a federal judge ruled late last week. U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie also issued a permanent injunction preventing state officials from taking down billboards belonging to the Lion's Den Adult Superstore in Orangeburg County. More...
Solicitor's office awards its 'top cop' honor to Mullinax