The Gaffney Masonic Lodge recently installed its 2026 officers. Pictured are: (front L-R) Steward Furman Welchel, Senior Warden Allen “Brookie” Allison, Worshipful Master RWB William “Bill” Richards, ...

Bids for demolition of the former Fatz Restaurant are currently being taken in another step towards beginning work on a $50 million expansion of Spartanburg Community College in Cherokee County. The ...

DIMONA, Israel (AP) — During the two years he was held captive in Gaza, Segev Kalfon had a recurring dream: slowly walking through a supermarket, browsing each aisle for his favorite foods, taking in ...

The county has a new EMS provider … and … it’s the county. County Council unanimously approved a motion Monday to “exercise the option to cancel its contract ...

A former volunteer fire department chief is under investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) after several thousand dollars were unaccounted for following an outside audit.

This new year is starting off with a significant amount of news that will affect almost everyone in Cherokee County in one way or another. For starters on today’s front page you’ll find two stories ...

Mary Regina Baugh Putnam, age 57, of Gaffney, South Carolina, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at her home. She was born on August 21, 1968, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She is survived by her ...

Wellford – Joseph Warren Best, 75, passed away at his residence on Thursday, January 1st, 2026. Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Joe Best and Louise Moore Best. The family will receive ...

Gaffney, SC — Thomas Ray Mullins, 54, of 109 Cotton Creek Trail, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2025 at his home. Born in Inverness, FL, he was the husband of Maria Smith Mullins and the son of the ...

County administrator Merv Bishop talked trash to the city on Monday. During his report, Bishop recommended that council discontinue residential trash pickup for Gaffney and the Town of Blacksburg, ...

Gaffney – Furman Wayne Tate Sr., age 69 of 135 Anthony Street, Gaffney, SC., transitioned from this life on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at his residence. Funeral service will be Thursday, January, ...

The Board of Public Works (BPW) will begin planned smoke testing of sewer lines in the Blacksburg area starting January 12 as part of ongoing efforts to maintain and improve our system. Smoke testing ...