It’s been nearly 20 years since she left the South, but Julia Fowler still says her husband’s name with at least two syllables, and sometimes three – Say-a-um. More...
The Gaffney Ledger will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22, to allow our employees to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with their families. We will resume regular business hours at 8 a.m. Friday. More...
Volunteers from the Cherokee County Fire Safety Team will once again conduct their annual Black Friday boot drive on Friday. Volunteers will be stationed at various intersections and locations in Gaffney and Blacksburg from approximately 9 a.m. More...
Catherine Yeargin Childers, 88, formerly of 411 Hamrick St., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at White Oak Manor in Spartanburg. Born in Greenville, she was the widow of Amos Childers and daughter of the late A.B. More...
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio – Harold (Hal) Aller Cubberley, 77, of 19101 Van Aken Blvd., Apt. 116, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, at Magnolia Manor in Rock Hill, S.C. More...
Family, friends vital in care of Alzheimer’s victims
Glenn MCConnell S.C. Lt. Governor
Every 68 seconds, someone in America develops Alzheimer’s disease. Do you know an individual or family who has been impacted by Alzheimer’s? Chances are you do. More...
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@garfneyledger.com
Cherokee County merchants are gearing up for another wild and crazy, shop-untilyou drop Black Friday, the big sales day after Thanksgiving that draws crowds looking for good deals. More...
Brenda Parker and four other contestants correctly predicted the winners of all 12 games in last week’s football contest. Brenda prevailed with the best tie-breaker score and thus pockets the hundred bucks in prize money. More...
By JOE L. HugHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
As Americans gather round the dinner table this Thanksgiving, they can offer thanks knowing the price of the meal didn’t increase much over last year’s total. More...
House was built in 1803 by Revolutionary War veteran and stonemason Henry Howser
Kings Mountain National Military Park will have the Howser House open for visitors on Saturday, Nov. 24. The 1803 stone house, located in a remote area of the park, is only open to the public once or twice a year so don’t miss this opportunity. More...
ROCHESTER, Minn. – While cosmetic surgery can't turn back time, a growing number of older adults are opting for surgery to help eliminate wrinkles, reshape breasts or suction out pockets of fat. More...
The Nelons and The LeFevre Quartet have joined forces to present “An Evening In December” Christmas tour. The tour will make a stop on Monday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. at Buck Creek Baptist Church, 506 Buck Shoals Road, Chesnee. More...
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
It’s appropriate that Gaffney and Byrnes renew hostilities the same weekend that rivals South Carolina and Clemson square off since both rivalries are about as intense as they come. More...
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
While the insertion of Shaq Davidson at quarterback has received most of the headlines credited for Gaffney’s remarkable turnarond, the improved play of the defense also has been a huge factor. More...
With the matchup with Byrnes on everybody’s mind, let’s not forget that the Thanksgiving holiday is just 24 hours away. Time for gratitude, turkey, pumpkin pie, family and football. More...