Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Police shoot serial killer to death Investigation continues into motive By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer [email protected] Patrick Tracy Burris The hunt for a serial killer is over. As law enforcement officials such as Gaffney Police Chief Rick Turner and SLED Director Reggie Lloyd stood side by side outside the Cherokee […]
Reward for killer’s arrest increased to $34,500
Call CrimeStoppers at (864) 489-2746Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Reward for killer’s arrest increased to $34,500 Call CrimeStoppers at (864) 489-2746 By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer [email protected] Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 The reward fund for the serial killer who has terrorized Gaffney and Cherokee County continues to grow. As of Monday afternoon, the reward […]
2 shooting victims laid to rest; 15-year-old girl dies in hospital
Mourners started arriving early Sunday afternoon. Not one, but two hearses were parked outside First Baptist Church in Gaffney. Inside, family and friends said their goodbyes to two beloved teachers who shared the same horrific fate. Hazel Linder, 83, of Buck Shoals Road, and her 50-year-old daughter, Gena Linder Parker of Anderson, were both laid to rest Sunday as the […]
Workshop scheduled to help residents cope with fear, stress of shootings
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Workshop scheduled to help residents cope with fear, stress of shootings By SCOTT POWELL The Gaffney Ledger [email protected] The P.A.C.E. Center will present a free workshop Thursday, July 9, at 2 p.m. on coping with the fears, stress and anxiety so many Cherokee County residents are experiencing following last week’s shooting […]
Gov. Sanford issues statement on Gaffney murders
Gov. Sanford issues statement on Gaffney murders COLUMBIA, S.C. — Governor Mark Sanford today issued the following statement on the recent string of homicides in the Gaffney area: "We’ve all watched and been shocked by news of the recent murders in Cherokee County," Gov. Sanford said. "I’ve been briefed by Chief Reggie Lloyd on the situation today. I’d ask South […]
Cowpens Battlefield celebrates Fourth of July under watchful eyes
"There are Cherokee County Sheriff deputies everywhere."As a countywide manhunt intensified, Cowpens National Battlefield moved forward Friday with its traditional celebration of the country’s Independence Day. Chief Ranger Kathy McKay said the park never considered changing its plans for celebrating the Fourth of July holiday, even with the recent shooting deaths in Cherokee County. Sheriff’s Deputies and South Carolina National Guard soldiers were a visible presence […]
Native son coming home to perform
Thirteen years ago, Gaffney resident Kenneth Wright packed his bags and moved to Nashville so he could pursue his dream of becoming the next country music star. Wright will return to Gaffney this month for two concerts and an appearance at the South Carolina Peach Festival. Wright will perform in concert Friday, July 17, at 8 p.m. at Daddy Joe’s […]
County trying to resolve differences with Humane Society on shelter
The county remains committed to resolving its problems with the Cherokee County Humane Society rather than picking another pet adoption agency, a county councilman said. Councilman Bailey Humphries, who chairs the Pubic Works Committee, said the county has fielded calls from other pet rescue groups interested in serving as the adoption coordinator at the county animal shelter. Humphries said some […]
Call to schedule food donations for officers
Sheriff Bill Blanton is asking all those who wish to donate food for the law enforcement officers involved in the search for the serial murderer to please call Tammy Bright at 489-4722 Ext. 143 beforehand. “The community has been overwhelmingly supportive of us with donations of food,” Blanton said. “So much so, that we have had more than we could […]
