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The peach dessert contest win was a bittersweet moment for Regina Grigsby. Grigsby took home the $200 first place prize for her dessert recipe called “LoveYaMeanIt” heavenly peach dessert. The oatmeal cookie and marshmallow cream peach dessert was entered in memory of her best friend Cindy Parker. “Every year I enter the peach festival dessert contest, and my best friend […] To continue reading this article, log in or click here to subscribe.

Retro Peach Festival T-shirts and a mint condition 1978 program book are just a few of the rare finds on display in a special 50th anniversary memorabilia exhibit. The Cherokee County Museum has opened a new exhibit called “Celebrate 50 Years of Peach Festival memories” in the lobby outside its event venue. The exhibit will run July 9-July 19. People […]

Occupation: Chiropractor at Moss Family ChiropracticHometown: Gaffney, SCFamily: Husband, Hudson, children Susie & TuffEducation: Sherman College of ChiropracticFavorite book: Fourth WingFavorite movie: Sweet Home AlabamaFavorite Song: Only God Knows WhyFavorite entertainer: Kelly ReillyFavorite food: SteakHobbies: Spending time with my kids Your Dream Car: Jeep WagoneerCat or Dog Person: DogBest Vacation: CancunPlace You’ve Always Wanted To Go: HawaiiFavorite Pro Team: Panthers […] To...

Economic development has been as hot as the weather here lately. That’s scorching! After recently landing the largest ever manufacturing investment in the $1.2 billion USA Rare Earth project and a $30 million 350,000 square foot spec building owned by Collett developer, both in Blacksburg, County Council will consider second reading of tax break for a company that is known […] To continue reading this article, log in or click here to subscribe.

A Peach Festival kickoff party was held Thursday night at Daddy Joe’s Beach House BBQ & Grill restaurant. A large crowd was on hand for concerts by Craig Henry Band and Raphael Graves Band on an outdoor stage in a larger version of Daddy Joe’s popular “Patio Session” summer music events.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham died on Saturday night of a “brief and sudden illness,” the South Carolina Republican’s office announced early Sunday. “Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period,” the statement added. Graham, who had just turned 71 on Thursday, was a close ally of President Donald Trump […] To continue reading this article, log in or click here to subscribe.

Charlottesville, Va. —On July 4, 2026, Robert “Bob” Porter Dixon, 95, passed away peacefully in Albemarle County, Virginia. His loving daughter, Judy Ann Dixon, and her husband, Juan Jose Ascoli, never left his side. Robert will be laid to rest, as he requested, wearing his favorite pair of blue jeans in the hometown of Smyrna, South Carolina, where he grew up.

Gaffney, SC — Ronald “Ronnie” Dee Nance, 59, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering faith, hard work, and deep compassion for both people and animals. Born in Gaffney, he was the husband of Melanie Love Nance and the son of the late Curtis Wayne Nance, Sr. and Gloria Adams Nance, was raised by his step-parents, the late Gayle Wallace and Billy O. Wallace.

Robert Arnold Petty, a dedicated family man and proud veteran, passed away on July 4, 2026. Robert was born on December 28, 1945, to the late James W. Petty, Sr. and the late Mary Jordan Petty. He was a graduate of Granard High School and Denmark Technical College. Rooted in the Baptist faith, he carried those values throughout his life. A proud and honorable veteran, Robert served his country with distinction in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.

Lamar Parris Gaffney – Lamar Smith Parris, 21, passed away on July 08, 2026. A cryptside funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 15th, 2026, at 11:00am at Frederick Memorial Gardens, with Rev. Asher Panton officiating. The Gaffney location of Gordon Mortuary is serving the Parris family.