CUT! That’s not the words out of the mouth of a movie director but from Gaffney Administrator James Taylor after the city’s finance committee heard the department heads’ budget requests on Wednesday.

The Cherokee County School District has proposed a 3% cost of living raise for employees in a zero-based budget still under development. A school tax increase and pulling from its budget reserves are ...

Occupation: Michelin-Transportation Lead, Owner of The Golden Dog Pawtique, Owner of Feels Like Home Cleaning Service, LLC Hometown: Gaffney, SC Family: Boyfriend ...

The Nestle Thrift Store roof collapsed in a fire Friday on Hyatt Street. Firefighters found the Nestle store roof engulfed in smoke and flames when they arrived on the scene about 12:10 p.m. Gaffney ...

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Gaffney – William Henry Palmer, 57, of 227 Camellia Circle, transitioned on April 20, 2026, at his home. Born on September 3, 1968, he was the beloved son of the late Bo June and Saphees Palmer. He ...

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The Limestone Charter Association was sued this week by the South Carolina Department of Education, which claims Limestone has not provided access to all its bank accounts and financial information.

Gaffney, SC — Richard Sydney Ellis, 68, of 114 Brown Street, passed away on Tuesday, April 21st, 2026, at his home. Born in Cowpens, he was the widower of Cynthia Jolley Ellis and the son of Irod ...

VFDs have needs, too. New equipment, an aging fleet and building. Those are some of the financial reasons that Antioch Volunteer Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief David Campbell told County Council ...

WZZQ and The Gaffney Ledger will sponsor a forum for the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Candidates on Thursday, May 28 at 6 p.m. in County Council Chambers. Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Billy Anthony and ...