GAFFNEY SC
The South is rich with small towns, all seemingly with their own history and quirks. My camera without fail always pulls me out to see them. Some surprise and some disappoint, but are always interesting. I really didn’t expect much when I headed to Gaffney, traveling up US Route 29. After all how much could expect from a town where Wikipedia lists the most notable person as a fictional one. Yes, Frank Underwood the President in “The House of Cards” claimed he hailed from there. The show features a few scenes from the town when he went back to visit. The town surprised me though. The colorful heritage building and mix of people out about trying to make it or start a new life. The Auto Detail person Terry who was trying to save enough money to have his own building. He had a winning smile and would get there someday I knew. The Museum and library still anchoring important places. Life still thick and rich here. The town like so many started to fade away when Interstate 85 pas...