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Timmy’s missing

I was at the end...

A SOUTHERN WRITER

The sweetest smoke

To some, the smokehouse remains...

MOOSECHUCKS

...”Up here, we go by results.”

As you go on with...

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Larry Studyvance


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LOCAL NEWS

County schools receive report card ratings: How did your school do?

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com | November 4, 2025

Corinth Elementary received an “Excellent” rating on the 2025 state report cards as six county schools made tremendous gains in student achievement over the past school year. Ewing Middle and...

Cherokee County Meals On Wheels responds as SNAP freeze threatens older adults’ food security

November 4, 2025

Gaffney, SC – As federal SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) funding faces a freeze and millions of Americans are at risk of losing consistent grocery support, older adults who rely...

READERS ON THE ROAD

November 4, 2025

Gene and Sherri Daggerhart recently returned from a Fall Foliage trip to the Northeast. They also attended the premier of their son Tad’s movie “Coyotes.” Tad is one of the...

TODAY IN HISTORY

November 4, 2025

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 5, the 309th day of 2025. There are 56 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 5, 1872, suffragist Susan B. Anthony defied...

Cherokee County Community Food Drive

Distribution on Saturday, Nov. 8 Starting at 12 Noon

November 4, 2025

Donations Needed: Canned Goods and Other Non-Perishable Items (e.g., rice, grits, macaroni, crackers, ramen noodles, etc.). Please check to ensure food has not expired. Locations to drop off food donations:...

SPORTS

Some tricks, mostly treats

Some tricks, mostly treats

Gaffney tops Wade Hampton in finale, hosts Eastside Friday in playoff opener

By ALEX GUEST Ledger Correspondent | November 3, 2025

Generally speaking, the Gaffney Indians haunted Wade Hampton on Halloween night, routing the Generals with a decisive 39-0 shutout victory at The Reservation. The win closed out the regular season...

After close loss to Liberty, Blacksburg lands first playoff berth since 2019

After close loss to Liberty, Blacksburg lands first playoff berth since 2019

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Sports Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com | November 3, 2025

Defenses reigned supreme on Halloween Eve when Liberty’s offense made one more play in a 7-0 win over Blacksburg in the regular season finale. With two Wildcats defenders wrapped around...

High school football playoff brackets set

STAFF REPORT | November 3, 2025

Gaffney and Blacksburg are moving onto the state’s high school playoffs this week. State championships will be held Dec. 5 (Class AAAAA Division 2, Class AAA and Class A) and...

Five finalists named for South Carolina’s Mr. Football

STAFF REPORT | November 3, 2025

The Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl has announced the five finalists for the South Carolina Mr. Football award. All five players will be recognized on Saturday, December 13, at halftime of...

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