It only takes a spark to start a fire. Such was the case when our nation's forefathers decided to break ties with Great Britain and create their own nation whose foundation was built upon God's Word. More than 230 years after the Declaration of Independence was signed, a growing belief by Americans is that this nation has fallen away from its Christian roots. More...

The 57th annual Littlejohn family reunion will take place Sunday, Sept. 13, at 11 a.m., but will find this year's setting a little different than the past. The site of the gathering will be at its original home - Mulberry Chapel Church on Asbury Road, just off Hwy. 18. Everyone attending is asked to bring a well-filled basket as part of the fellowship. More...

There's been an offensive line sighting. The Gaffney offensive line, which struggled with missed assignments against Dorman in the opener, made its presence felt in the team's come-from-behind win over Greenville this past Friday. More...

Kenneth Wayne Callahan, 55, of 107 Indian Hill St., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at his home. Born in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of Delores Smalley Callahan of Gaffney and the late Richard Callahan. He was formerly employed by Sanders Bros. and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Callahan was a member of the Elks Lodge. More...

I'm not as soft-hearted about pets as my wife, but I do know what it feels like to lose one. The following is a letter I received a couple of weeks ago. We have been running an ad about Roland, but he hasn't been found. Maybe someone who reads this has seen him and can help return him to his family. More...