2019-06-17

TUG-O-TIRE

Blacksburg High offensive lineman Luke Billings tests his strength in a tire pull competition against Thomas Jefferson June 13 during a lineman challenge. Blacksburg hosted its first 7-on-7 passing league in the new football stadium while the Wildcats linemen competed in a tug of war, obstacle course and tire pull events on a nearby practice field.

SPORTS BRIEFS

The Gaffney High basketball team’s most successful fundraiser will take place at Cherokee National on Saturday, June 22. The golf tournament helps to pay for the team’s travel expenses for the 2019-’20 season. Sponsorships are available from $40 to $300. A $300 donation entitles the sponsor to enter a 4-person team and have their name displayed at the tournament. For […]

POST 109 JUNIOR PLAYER PROFILES

Age: 14 Bats: Right Throws: Right School: Gaffney High Last Season Stats: NA Favorite Player: Freddie Freeman Favorite Food: Pizza Favorite Entertainer: Kevin Hart Dream Car: Camaro Goal I’ve Yet to Achieve: Get to MLB Hobbies: Singing Favorite Movie: Get Hard Age: 15 Bats: Right Throws: Right School: Gaffney High Last Season Stats: .500 batting average Favorite Player: Javier Baez […]

Hollis’ long and winding road from Gaffney to Africa




Dr. Tiffany Hollis was 32 before she got her first passport for international travel. Over the past five years, the Gaffney native has presented at conferences in Jakarta, Indonesia and Montego Bay in Jamaica. Hollis returned from South Africa on June 5 where the assistant Coastal Carolina education professor helped lead a study abroad experience for nine students. “Going abroad […]

Food and shelter funds available

Cherokee County has been awarded $23,026 in federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program for 2019. These funds are intended to supplement emergency food and shelter programs throughout the county. A local board comprised of community volunteers will review applications to determine how to distribute the funds. Organizations eligible to apply for the funds must be […]