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A former Gaffney firefighter is recovering from serious injuries he suffered last week during a freak accident at the Boiling Springs (N.C.) Rural Fire Department. More...

Limestone College will name its physical education building in honor of longtime college president Dr. Walt Griffin during a ceremony Friday. A dedication ceremony is planned for 2 p.m to officially name the structure Walt Griffin Physical Education Center. More...

There was no need to go door to door to seek a tasty treat, but dressing appropriately for last week's Witch Convention was a must. An annual event hosted by Gaffney resident Lynda Ramage, dozens of local women filed into her Petty Street home clad in black and the pointiest hat they could find in an effort to give the unofficial holiday a little flavor for those still young at heart. More...

With his family and loved ones in attendance, the late James Batchler was remembered for his service to the county and the Appalachian Council of Governments (ACOG) on Monday. Batchler served for four decades on Cherokee County Council and for 20 years on ACOG prior to his death Aug. 27. More...
Acclaimed foursome joins Selah in concert Oct. 23 at Broad River Electric Auditorium
Every once in a while it’s good to try something new. Known for its slick brand of vocal pop and inspirational music, Christian recording group Avalon has built quite a fan base around the world, reinforced by an impressive resume that includes 21 chart-topping singles, six Dove Awards, three Grammy nominations and an American Music Award. More...
Gaffney’s Sidney Rice appears to be emerging as Brett Favre’s go-to guy. But the modest Rice is downplaying his role as one of the Minnesota Vikings’ marquee players. More...
Former Assistant Branch manager with First Piedmont Federal
SPARTANBURG – Kimberly Anne Byers Upton, 43, of 1421 John Dodd Road, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at Mary Black Memorial Hospital. More...
Dear Editor: I am very concerned about the direction of our country and have never been ashamed or afraid to express this concern. In 1970, this article appeared in The Gaffney Ledger. I cut it out and saved it. The paper has aged and has turned yellow. More...
LEDGER COLUMNIST
I’ll be the first to admit that I know next to nothing about automobile maintenance and/or repair. That’s not to say I’m completely helpless. I can put gas in when the gauge indicates the tank is nearly empty. I can put air in the tires and even have my own handydandy air gauge, which I use on an irregular basis to check the pressure. More...

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