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Abbie Sossamon

Abbie Sossamon

Associate Publisher and News Editor at The Gaffney Ledger

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Sheriff’s office seizes 500 pounds of meth in historic drug bust

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office seized nearly 500 pounds of methamphetamine, the second largest meth bust in county history, and arrested two Blacksburg residents as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation Tuesday.  Shortly after 12:30 a.m., the Cherokee Sheriff’s Narcotics Team and uniform patrol officers executed a search warrant at an abandoned mobile home located off Kings Creek Ford Road <a href="https://www.gaffneyledger.com/articles/sheriffs-office-seizes-500-pounds-of-meth-in-historic-drug-bust/">[…]</a>
about 2 months ago
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Two hurt in ultralight crash

A Gaffney businessman and his son-in-law are recovering following a Monday crash in an ultralight plane. Tracy Blanton was piloting the recreational flying aircraft with his son-in-law, Blake Pennington, when it crashed around 5:30 p.m. into treetops on Beaverdam Road. The two were taken by ambulance to the hospital. Pennington is said to have suffered non-life-threatening injuries while Blanton’s are <a href="https://www.gaffneyledger.com/articles/two-hurt-in-ultralight-crash/">[…]</a>
2 months ago
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MAN CHARGED WITH THREATENING TO ‘SHOOT UP’ BROWN PACKING

A man suspected of threatening to shoot up a local plant has been taken into custody in Spartanburg County. Thomas Earl Foster Jr. is facing charges of communicating threats and possibly additional charges, according to Gaffney Police Major Brian Blanton. Last Saturday morning, Brown Packing Co. received a voicemail in which the caller threatened there would be a mass shooting <a href="https://www.gaffneyledger.com/articles/man-charged-with-threatening-to-shoot-up-brown-packing/">[…]</a>
3 months ago
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Man gets life for incestuous relationship

A Gaffney man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury found him guilty of numerous sex crimes against a minor. Daniel Machito Buckson, 46, abused the victim for two years while she was just 14 and 15 years old. The crimes took place at three Cherokee County homes, a local hotel, and in his vehicle. <a href="https://www.gaffneyledger.com/articles/man-gets-life-for-incestuous-relationship/">[…]</a>
5 months ago
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Man charged with attempted murder

City of Gaffney police have arrested a man in connection with a March shooting that left one person paralyzed. Dionte Levon Riley, 28, is charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and possession of a firearm by a person convicted of domestic violence. On March 22, at 7:42 p.m., officers were called to the 800 <a href="https://www.gaffneyledger.com/articles/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-4/">[…]</a>
6 months ago
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Attack at Blacksburg park referred to DJJ

A video of one 13-year-old girl attacking an 11-year-old girl at a Blacksburg park has sparked outrage in the community against the police department. The video, now taken down by Facebook, was posted by the mother of one of the girls, who is angered that no actions have been taken against the other child and that the police considered the <a href="https://www.gaffneyledger.com/articles/attack-at-blacksburg-park-referred-to-djj/">[…]</a>
7 months ago
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CHIEF DEFENDS ARREST MADE BY OFFICERS

Gaffney Police Chief Gerald Knight stands by two arrests made by his officers last week shown in a video that is making its rounds on social media. In a 13-minute video posted on YouTube by DDT_ ENT and on Facebook, a man is seen speaking with a police officer after being stopped for illegally tinted headlights and windows. The person <a href="https://www.gaffneyledger.com/articles/chief-defends-arrest-made-by-officers/">[…]</a>
7 months ago
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A day of mixed emotions…

Bittersweet. It’s how many Limestone University graduates felt following Saturday’s commencement ceremonies. The University conferred 246 degrees on what is now the final alumni class of the historic 179-year-old institution. Of those recognized, 223 earned undergraduate degrees and 23 received graduate degrees. Last week, the board of trustees voted to close the university when financial struggles became too much to <a href="https://www.gaffneyledger.com/articles/a-day-of-mixed-emotions/">[…]</a>
8 months ago
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Settlement reached in death by child neglect suit

Two entities have reached a settlement agreement with the aunts of a 14-year-old severely handicapped child who died of child neglect in April of 2022. Rebekah Melton and Jessica Melton filed a wrongful death lawsuit in July of 2022 against the Department of Social Services (DSS), the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN), The Charles Lea Center and Axcess <a href="https://www.gaffneyledger.com/articles/settlement-reached-in-death-by-child-neglect-suit/">[…]</a>
9 months ago
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Teacher’s assistant charged with cruelty to children

By ABBIE SOSSAMONLedger News Editorabbie@gaffneyledger.com A former Gaffney High School teacher’s assistant was arrested Friday after she slapped a special needs student.Sarah Jane Johnson, 21, of Gaffney was charged by the Gaffney Police Department with one count of cruelty to children. A warrant for her arrest was signed Friday and Johnson turned herself in at 12:30 p.m.The assault occurred Monday, March <a href="https://www.gaffneyledger.com/articles/teachers-assistant-charged-with-cruelty-to-children/">[…]</a>
9 months ago
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PARENTS AND BROTHER OF DISABLED GIRL ON TRIAL FOR MURDER

“This was something I’ve never seen in 31 years.” Dr. Ryan Rider made that statement in describing the condition he saw 14-year-old Heather Baynard in on
about 1 year ago
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Solicitor: Jail is the best place for her

A woman charged with four counts of unlawful neglect of a child appeared in Cherokee County General Sessions Court this week seeking a bond reduction. Susan Mic
over 1 year ago
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City donates property to Habitat for Humanity - Gaffney Ledger

Cedar Street property Gaffney City Council voted Monday to draw up paperwork that will transfer two properties to a local nonprofit to build affordable housing. Habitat for Humanity of Cherokee County requested the city donate two properties to the organization to expand its home sites. The two properties are 103 Cedar Street and Serene Drive.
over 1 year ago
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I2 director promoted to head of district’s HR - Gaffney Ledger

Smith A veteran Cherokee County educator was promoted Monday night to be the school district’s Executive Director of Human Resources. Interim superintendent Dr. Thomas White announced Dr. David Smith would begin his duties on July 1, 2024. Smith has served as an educator in Cherokee County schools for 26 years and has been the director
over 1 year ago
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I2 director promoted to head of district's HR - Gaffney Ledger

SMITH A veteran Cherokee County educator was promoted Monday night to be the school district’s Executive Director of Human Resources. Interim superintendent Dr. Thomas White announced Dr. David Smith would begin his duties on July 1, 2024. Smith has served as an educator in Cherokee County schools for 26 years and has been the director
over 1 year ago
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Suspects in shooting where 80 shots fired arrested

Three individuals who fired more than 80 shots at an apartment complex in late April have now been arrested and are facing charges of attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and property damage.  Just before 2 p.m. on April 24, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shots fired call at 1230 Overbrook Drive in
over 1 year ago
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Man attacked by bull succumbs to injuries

OLIVER A Blacksburg man who was trampled and attacked by a bull Sunday afternoon has died, according to Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler.  When
over 1 year ago
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Pregnancy Center's 'prayer warrior' retires after 16 years of faith...

Brenda Childers literally passed the baton at her retirement luncheon last week to Brittany Martin who will be taking over as the nurse at the Cherokee Pregnancy Center Options Medical. Childers worked as the center’s nurse for 16 years. (Ledger photo by ABBIE SOSSAMON) Brenda Childers devoted 16 years of her life ministering to young
about 2 years ago
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Baynard wants new attorney - Gaffney Ledger

BAYNARD The trial of three Gaffney residents accused of murdering their daughter and sister will likely be pushed back due to a request for a new attorney. On Monday, Bobbie Jo Baynard appeared in Cherokee County Court on a motion to relieve counsel. Bobbie Jo, her husband David and son Edward are all charged in
about 2 years ago
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Rave reviews earn Daddy Joe’s spot in ‘America’s Top 25’

“Banging BBQ” “Best BBQ Ever” “Best Ribs I Ever Had” “Fantastic” “Must go to Daddy Joe’s” These are just a sample of the nearly 900 reviews one Gaffney restaurant has received that earned them a spot as one of America’s Top 25 Everyday Eats. The popular travel website TripAdvisor released its 2023 Best of the Best Awards which ranked Gaffney’s <a href="https://www.gaffneyledger.com/articles/rave-reviews-earn-daddy-joes-spot-in-americas-top-25/">[…]</a>
about 2 years ago
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‘Mastermind’ of prison gang operation gets life sentence

The state’s largest racketeering conspiracy that involved seven Gaffney residents wrapped up Friday as the final of 40 defendants was sentenced in district co
over 2 years ago