For every $100 raised, one child can go on a shopping spree to buy the toys and clothes they want. This year’s “Christmas Is For Kids” is set for Saturday, Dec. 20 at Walmart. Donations of any amount are accepted and can be brought to The Gaffney Ledger at 1604 W. Floyd Baker Blvd.; or mailed to The Gaffney Ledger, […]
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Chemical spill leads to full HAZMAT response
An unsecured barrel spilled more than 50 gallons of hazardous chemicals Tuesday evening from a tractor trailer at Love’s Truck Stop in Blacksburg. The Antioch Volunteer Fire Department and Cherokee County Emergency Management were called around midnight to the truck stop just off I-85 exit 104. The incident quickly escalated into a hazardous material situation that led to the evacuation […]
There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but tuition is at SCC
Spartanburg Community College announced the return of its “Live to Chase” free tuition initiative for the 2026-2027 academic year. Live to Chase offers full-tuition scholarships for qualifying students in certificate or degree programs for South Carolina residents enrolled at Spartanburg Community College (SCC). It covers tuition costs after any grants, scholarships or financial aid are applied. Students are responsible for […]
M.S.13 gang member arrested in Gaffney
On the DHS list of ‘Worst of the Worst’A man classified by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as one of the “Worst of the Worst” criminal illegal immigrants was arrested in Gaffney back in October. Elvis Caceres-Hernandez, 29, originally from Honduras, was convicted of assault and rape and is affiliated with the M.S.13 gang, according to the DHS. Caceres-Hernandez is listed on the DHS’ “Worst of the […]
STANDOFF: Blacksburg man keeps deputies at bay for 2 hours
A Blacksburg man was arrested by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team Sunday afternoon following a domestic violence incident that led to a 2-hour standoff with police. James Brian Moore, 46, of 438 Garner Creek Road, Blacksburg has been charged with domestic violence high and aggravated nature and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Sheriff’s office deputies were […]
Christmas IS FOR KIDS
For every $100 raised, one child can go on a shopping spree to buy the toys and clothes they want. This year’s “Christmas Is For Kids” is set for Saturday, Dec. 20 at Walmart. Donations of any amount are accepted and can be brought to The Gaffney Ledger at 1604 W. Floyd Baker Blvd.; or mailed to The Gaffney Ledger, […]
BOIL WATER ADVISORY
FREEThe Board of Public Works (BPW) is advising the customers located in areas listed below to vigorously boil their water for at least one (1) full minute prior to drinking or cooking. If water is used for drinking, allow the water to cool to desired temperature after boiling. Any ice made from water which has not been boiled should not […]
SANTA CLAUS CAME TO TOWN
Santa Claus greets children on a cold Friday night at the Christmas parade. Hundreds lined the streets of downtown Gaffney as many parade entrants were decked out in colorful lights and festive holiday costumes.
Two juveniles charged in Limestone Courts murder
The Gaffney Police Department announced that two arrests have been made in the homicide of Robert Victor Dillard III, who was fatally shot on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at approximately 2:41 p.m. at the Limestone Courts Apartments, located at 940 N. Limestone Street in Gaffney, South Carolina. Both individuals arrested are 16- year-old juveniles. In accordance with state law, the […]
Millions in fines levied against I-85 widening contractor
There’s nothing lucky about this ‘7’ for the I-85 widening project contractors Blythe and Zachry construction companies. In an email response to a Ledger inquiry, SCDOT has assessed $7.3 million in liquidated damages for project delays, which is now scheduled to reach substantial completion this month. The project began in late 2016 and was originally slated for completion in 2022. […]
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