Play ball…almost: Upgrades on schedule to be completed by mid-December
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com | November 14, 2025
Along with a new partnership with the county, the Cherokee...
THE FIRST OF ITS KIND FOR CHEROKEE COUNTY
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com | November 14, 2025
First Solar made it a sunnier day here. The Chicago-based...
A $1.6 million home here?
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Staff Writer larry@gaffneyledger.com | November 14, 2025
It’s not every day there’s a $1.6 million new home...
School calendar approved
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com | November 14, 2025
With little fanfare, school trustees approved the academic calendar for...
Bowman trains ‘rockstar educators’ at Blacksburg Primary
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com | November 14, 2025
Filled with boundless enthusiasm, Hal Bowman lept onto chairs to make points at Blacksburg Primary while sharing his presentation “Teach Like a Rockstar.” Bowman is a nationally known presenter who...
Palmetto’s Finest committee to visit local elementary school
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com | November 14, 2025
Corinth Elementary will receive a visit from a Palmetto’s Finest committee in December. Corinth Elementary applied earlier this fall for the Carolina First Bank’s Palmetto Finest awards program sponsored by...
White will end interim superintendent duties at end of year
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com | November 14, 2025
Interim superintendent Dr. Thomas White will resign at the end of this year. School trustees officially accepted White’s resignation Monday, effective Dec. 31. White has served as interim superintendent since...
WHAT’S UP
November 14, 2025
Please note that What’s Up notices will be published on a ‘space available’ basis. We will do our best to publish them at least one time prior to the event,...
Vance and ‘Pit Boss’ talk fellowship, football and finance
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com | November 12, 2025
Former NFL football player Pete Najarian has built a successful investing career on spotting opportunities other people miss. Known as the “Pit Boss,” Najarian took up options trading in 1992...

Battle of Blue Bloods
Gaffney, Greenwood combine for 30 state championshipsBy LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com | November 14, 2025
Talk about blue blood programs. You don’t get much bluer than Greenwood and Gaffney. The teams meet at Greenwood in the second round of the Class 5A Division II playoffs...

Mathis finishes third in state tournament, receives All-State honors
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Sports Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com | November 14, 2025
Gaffney’s Lauren Mathis finished third place in the Class 5A state tournament after advancing to the semifinals. Mathis earned All-State honors and was among 32 of the best tennis players...

“We Are One” jamboree tips off Wildcats fall basketball preparation
STAFF REPORT | November 14, 2025
With hoops season around the corner, Blacksburg High will hold its eighth annual “We Are One” jamboree Saturday afternoon. Ewing and Gaffney Middle girls basketball will open the event at...








