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2018-06-25


Free concert being held at Blacksburg Library Tuesday
Dorian Michael will perform some fingerstyle guitar and lots of blues at the Blacksburg Public Library, Thursday, July 26 at noon. The concert is free and open to the public. Earthy blues, lyrical instrumentals, a couple of jazz tunes, and a Celtic tune, make up the wide variety in his repertoire. Michael’s original music reflects his interest in a number […]
WHAT’S UP
All items for What’s Up and general news should be sent by email to abbie@gaffneyledger.com. BBQ and Hash Sale Barbecue and hash will be sold at the DMW VFD, 538 McKowns Mountain Rd., the Auto Stop on 105, and Moss Mini Mart on Hwy. 18, Saturday, June 30 from 7 a.m. until. Phone orders are welcome all day Friday, 489-2194. […]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Week of June 25-30, 2018Monday, June 25 County Council Meeting – County Administration Building, 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 26 Gaffney Rotary Club – Stephenson Dining Hall, 12 p.m. l Dorian Michael Concert – Blacksburg Library, 12 p.m. Thursday, June 28 FCA Adult Chapter Meeting – 12 p.m., House of Pizza l Blood Drive – West End Baptist Church, 2:30-7 p.m. Joint Care Seminar – […]
Patricia Whelchel
Cowpens, S.C. — Patricia Vinesett Whelchel, 84, of 405 South Green River Road, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Mary Black Health Systems-Gaffney. Born in Gaffney, she was the widow of the late Billy Alfred Whelchel and the daughter of the late Kyle Vinesett and Zemrude Lanier Vinesett. She was a graduate of […]


Wayne Clary
Gaffney, S.C. — Richard Wayne Clary, 95, formerly of 601 E. Jefferies Street, passed into the hands of his loving Lord on June 23, 2018. Born in Charlotte, NC on September 8, 1922, Wayne was one of ten children of the late Barney Clanton Clary and Mabel Kendrick Clary. He was married to the late Evalee White Clary for 56 […]
Sheila Fueston
Gaffney — Sheila Faye Clanton Fueston, 59, of 100 McArthur Str., passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018, at her home. The family will hold a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, June 23rd, 2018, from 4:00 pm – 6:00 am at the home of Shirley Powell, 235 East Jones St., Blacksburg, SC 29702. The Book of Memories is available at […]
STATE NEWS
South Carolina man tries to rescue dog at NC waterfall, dies BREVARD, N.C. (AP) — Authorities say a South Carolina man died while trying to rescue his dog at a North Carolina waterfall. News outlets report 42-year-old John Shaffer died Saturday after going over Rainbow Falls in the Pisgah National Forest, just outside Gorges State Park in the western part […]
SPORTS CALENDAR
Today American Legion Baseball No games scheduled. Youth Baseball Mite League District Tournament at Youth Sports Complex. Tuesday American Legion Baseball Post 109 Srs. at Buffalo -7 p.m. Youth Baseball Mite League District Tournament at Youth Sports Complex. Wednesday American Legion Baseball No games scheduled. Youth Baseball Mite League District Tournament at Youth Sports Complex. Thursday American Legion Baseball Greer […]


POST 109 JUNIOR PLAYER PROFILES
Josh Helton Age: 15 Bats: Right Throws: Right School: Blacksburg High School Last Season Stats: .556 BA Favorite Player: Manny Machado Favorite Food: Mac & Cheese Favorite Entertainer: Post Malone Dream Car: Corvette Goal I’ve Yet to Achieve: NA Matt Evans Age: 16 Bats: Right Throws: Right School: Blacksburg High School Last Season Stats: NA Favorite Player: Chipper Jones Favorite […]