BIKER INJURED — A motorcyclist was transported to Upstate Carolina Medical Center following a Thursday afternoon crash on Wilcox Avenue. The name and status of the operator of the motorcycle was not immediately available at press time. More...
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
The compensation package for Cherokee County School Superintendent Dr. Bill James compares favorably with similar contracts given superintendents in the seven Spartanburg school districts. More...
John and Anna Timmerman of Edgefield are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today. Mr. and Mrs. Timmerman, who lived in Gaffney for more than 20 years, were married at Harmony United Methodist Church in Johnston on July 31, 1959. More...
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hawkins recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Their children treated them to a trip to the North Carolina mountains and a visit to the Biltmore House in Asheville. More...
Evelyn Vinesett Thomas, 86, of 933 N. Granard St., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 30, 2009, at Upstate Carolina Medical Center. Mrs. Thomas was the widow of Clyde P. Thomas Sr. More...
Betty Jo Dillingham Sanlin, 76, formerly of 161 Northey St., passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at Brookview Healthcare. Born in Rutherford County, N.C., Mrs. More...
COWPENS - Services for Raymond Anthony Austin, 43, of 759 Love Spring Road, husband of Yolanda Corry Austin, will be held Saturday, Aug. 1, at 2 p.m. at Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church with Dr. C. Dennis Rector, Dr. Larry J. More...
Pictured here is Edward Gault with The Gaffney Ledger during the liftoff of the space shuttle Endeavour (in the background). The photo was taken by Edward's wife, Kay, from the back yard of their home in Florida. More...
(NOTE: A COMPLETE LIST of school district personnel salaries (in alphabetical order) appears at the end of this story.)
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
With few exceptions, Cherokee County school administrators will see little change in their salaries this school year. Superintendent Dr. Bill James is one of four administrators earning more than $100,000 during the 2009-2010 school year. More...
By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com
The Blacksburg Volunteer Fire Department was still awaiting word Thursday on the extent of damage to its Squad 91 rescue truck in the wake of a Tuesday night accident. More...
Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Tremina D. Littlejohn, daughter of Benjamina Littlejohn and Trellis Littlejohn, both of Gaffney, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. More...
More than $5,000 in property was reported stolen following a burglary on Bridges Road. According to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, someone gained entry to a shop, a camper and a 2004 Toyota pickup in the 1100 block between 2 a.m. More...
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
Longtime Gaffney High defensive coordinator Dan Jones doesn't hesitate when responding to the question about his biggest worry this season. "Defensive line is the biggest concern. More...
Gaffney Middle practice Aug. 10 Gaffney Middle School will begin football practice on Aug. 10 at 4 p.m. Players will need to wear tennis shoes, T-shirt and shorts and bring a completed physical form. More...
Dear Editor: During a time when it was not safe, especially in Cherokee County, to stop and help someone on the side of the road in distress, many people stopped to help. More...