2019-12-11

Lucille Wood

Mrs. Lucille Fernanders Wood, 90, of 805 W. Fairview Avenue, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019, in her home. Widow of Deacon Herman Wood, she was born in Buncombe County, NC and was a daughter of the late Calvin and Emmaline Morris Fernanders. She was a 1947 graduate of Granard High School. She was a member of Mt. Sinai Missionary […]

Candy Kirby

Blacksburg — Candy Owens Kirby, 56, of 545 Bear Creek Road, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at her home. Born in Gaffney, she was the wife of James Kirby and the daughter of Evaleen Hambright Owens and the late Joe Owens. Mrs. Kirby previously worked for Milliken and was a member of Christian Fellowship Church. In addition to […]

BATTLIN’ FOR THE BASKETBALL

Gaffney forward spencer Robertson battles Rock hill players for a loose ball during the season opener this past Tuesday. The teams met Tuesday night at Rock hill in the rematch, but details weren’t available at presstime.

“Turnaround” Turner tabbed to lead Wildcats




With a history of fast turnarounds, Jet Turner was chosen Monday evening to be the new Blacksburg High football coach. Turner has a career record of 159-105 in 16 seasons and won a state championship at Clover in 2007. He led Broome for five seasons highlighted by a region championship and a victory over Byrnes before he moved to Woodmont […]

Recruiters flock to GHS to evaluate Indians




Gaffney High has been buzzing with college recruiters this past week. Recruiters from as many as 11 colleges have been stopping by the Gaffney High football offices to evaluate seniors and get their first glimpse at some talented underclassmen. Seniors Caden Richards, Je’- mari Littlejohn and Stan Ellis have already make college picks. They will make it official either in […]

Gaffney’s Richards shines at North-South all-star game practice




Gaffney safety Caden Richards is making a name himself at the North-South all-star game practice sessions. According to Gaffney coach Dan Jones, Richards has had a couple of outstanding practices for the North all-stars with an interception and three or four pass breakups. He also has played well in coverage, Jones said. Richards, who will play at Furman, is also […]

Tough early schedule will help down the road




A pair of 30-point losses to powerhouse Dorman and Travelers Rest last weekend showed Blacksburg High girls basketball coach Bobby Rodgers how far his team needs to go early this season. Blacksburg lost 58-27 in its opening game against Dorman in the FBI Tipoff Classic followed by a 68-33 loss to Travelers Rest.The Lady Wildcats travel Tuesday to play Spartanburg […]

SPORTS BRIEF

l The Gaffney High football program willhold its annual awards banquet on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 6 p.m. at the school cafetaria.lFor the second time this postseason,Limestone College graduate defender Sebastian Marx has been named to an All-SoutheastRegion Team, earning second-team honors onthe 2019 United Soccer Coaches Team.Marx, who was a guiding force in helping theSaints rebound from a slow […]