For years, some residents of the historic district of Gaffney say they have been trying to live in peace with the young neighbors who come and go while attending Limestone College. But some now say enough is enough. More...
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com
Lance Cpl. Christopher Fowlkes will be returned to his hometown Wednesday, and friends, family and community supporters have every intention of turning the somber occasion into a "hero's welcome." Fowlkes, 20, who died Sept. 10 from injuries he sustained in Afghanistan on Sept. 3, will be escorted into Gaffney by a motorcade of police vehicles. More...
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com
Brenda Earls says she was taken aback Tuesday morning. Earls said she only wanted to honor the sacrifice of Lance Cpl. Chris Fowlkes by lining West Floyd Baker Boulevard with United States flags. More...
Despite a projected $1 million cut, Cherokee County Superintendent Dr. Bill James said the district is well-positioned to cover budget cuts without hurting its education programs. James cited a favorable financial report on district tax collections and savings generated while planning this year's $61.7 million budget (see related story, page 9A). More...
GHS running backs both questionable for T.L. Hanna game
No Kenard Lipscomb. No Rodney Rogers. No problem for the Gaffney Indians. Gaffney played without its top two rushers for the most of the Union game on Friday and might have to do it again Friday against T.L. Hanna. Rogers pulled a groin muscle and Lipscomb is hobbled by a sprained ankle. They are both questionable for Friday, Gaffney coach Phil Strickland said. More...
Lance Corporal Christopher Scott Fowlkes, 20, of Camp LeJeune, N.C., formerly of Gaffney, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, in the U.S. medical facility in Landstuhl, Germany. Born in Gaffney, he was the son of Steve and Donna Fowlkes and the late Faye Benge Fowlkes. More...
Cody, This is a response I had wanted to send you three weeks ago, as it fits better in August than in September in several ways. And if you had wanted to print any of it, August would have been the best time. But I got too busy — you know how that is. Hopefully, late is better than never. More...
The young man maneuvered himself into the weight machine next to where I was 'pumping iron' at the YMCA yesterday. "I gotta get into shape," he said casually as I acknowledged his presence with a nod. "I'm going to boot camp in a few weeks. More...
Local residents 'March on Washington'