2018-07-27

Arrests made in car burglaries investigation




City of Gaffney police ultimately took several teenagers into custody after a patrol officer came upon a vehicle burglary in progress early July 25. According to an incident report, an officer was on routine patrol in the area of East Fairview Avenue and New Street at 4:55 a.m. when he observed four young males going through the interior of a […]

Still some formalities to go through before city takes possession of former county administration building




There’s more work to be done before the city becomes the official owner of the former county administration building. According to policy, Cherokee County Council must pass three readings of an ordinance to transfer ownership of the building to the city. City officials also must formally accept the offer. At its most recent meeting, county council unanimously agreed to transfer […]

Blacksburg Town Council establishes hall of fame; names first 15 inductees




Blacksburg Town Council announced Monday it has established its own Hall of Fame and decided the first 15 members who deserve to be inducted. The hall of fame will recognize people who have contributed significantly to the town’s history through their roles as founders, business leaders, athletes, artists and politicians. All nominees must have been born, lived, or operated a […]

Humane Society launches membership drive




Inside climate-controlled kennels, happy dogs and cats patiently wait for Friday to arrive each week at the Cherokee County Humane Society. It’s the transport day when drivers from 35 outof state rescue organizations carry unwanted animals from Gaffney to the homes of pet owners scattered across the Northeast. Ultimately, the Humane Society dreams about becoming an adoption facility at which […]

County, hospital might have reached agreement on EMS controversy




The county’s ongoing dispute with Mary Black Health System — Gaffney over the future of EMS service to county residents could be close to a resolution, according to sources. Cherokee County Council will discuss the issue in a special called meeting scheduled for Monday. A settlement could be reached at that time, a source said. Circuit Court Judge Keith Kelly […]

Cops seek suspect in shooting




Cherokee County Sheriff ’s Office deputies on Thursday remained on the lookout for a York man wanted in connection with a July 12 shooting in Blacksburg. Sheriff Steve Mueller said Timothy Paul Smith, 38, of 201 Williams St., should be considered armed and dangerous and he’s asking the public to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIMESC or Det. Tim Brasier at […]

Police believe murder suspect in Mexico




Cherokee County Sheriff ’s Office investigators believe a Charlotte, N.C., man wanted for a Jan. 23 murder here has fled to Mexico. Salavador Marquez, 31, whose first name is also spelled Salvador in court records, is wanted for murder in connection with the shooting death of Matthew Markess Littlejohn, 33, of Boiling Springs. Marquez, who had a Douglas Drive, Charlotte, […]

Cherokee County’s best-kept literary secret



Walking into the Caldwell House Bookstore is like stepping back in time, when electronics were just a thing of dreams and people still yearned for that “new book” smell. The Caldwell House is a secondhand bookstore located next door to the Cherokee County Public Library The only used bookshop in town, it stands as a monument to the past, filled […]

Angry Gaffney firefighters want chief to step down



Ledger Staff Writer Some Gaffney firefighters are interested in seeing their fire chief investigated further for allegedly being too loose-lipped about the results of their annual physicals. “We’re very upset,” said one of the six firefighters whose exam results were allegedly shared with another firefighter at a different station by Gaffney Fire Chief Steve Blanton. “We want to take it […]