The Gaffney Ledger

• Several fire extinguishers were broken and sprinkler heads scattered during a recent burglary on a Blacksburg property. While on patrol on April 19, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Cody Painter was dispatched to a break-in at 216 Tribal Road in Blacksburg that was reported by a passerby. In an incident report, Painter stated he observed 11 garage roll ups

The Cherokee County School Board provided more details on its decision not to approve a charter school application from the Academy of Performing Arts. At its April 20 meeting , school trustees voted 8- 0 not to approve an application from the Academy of Performing Arts (APA). A planning committee requested the school district authorize a new public charter school

Gaffney – A memorial service for Marion Lee Campbell, 70, resident of 216 Darwin Road, Gaffney, will be held Sunday, May 10th at 2:00 following a Celebration of Life luncheon beginning at noon in the social hall of Sardis United Methodist Church. Marion was born in Anderson, SC on April 15, 1956. The Blacksburg location of Gordon Mortuary is serving the Campbell family.

Gaffney, SC — Leonard Henry Flory, 93, formerly of 173 Lakeside Lane, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Viva Senior Living.

Born in Canton, Ohio, he was the husband of Ellen Creed Flory and the son of the late Wilbert C. Flory and Alfretta May Howell Flory. He was a United States Air Force Veteran, enjoyed hunting, fishing and competitive shooting. Mr. Flory was...

Gaffney, SC — Tonya Dale Inman Emler, 53, of 328 Mayfield Road, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at her home.

Born in Gaffney, she was the wife of Steven Wayne Emler and the daughter of Lee The...