Meetze – Deeder
     Mr. and Mrs. Jack Daniel Meetze Jr. of Gaffney announce the engagement of their daughter, Schuyla Elizabeth, of Greenwood to Ronald Robert Deeder Jr., also of Greenwood.
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Voelkert – Weant
     Daniel Voelkert of Burlington, N.C., announces the engagement of his daughter, Laura Melissa, to Jonathan Alan Weant, son of the Rev. and Mrs. Gary Weant of Dallas, N.C.
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Wray – Dixon
     Joy Elizabeth Wray and Julian Spencer Dixon IV, both of Charleston, will be married on September 24 at First Scots Presbyterian Church in Charleston. Miss Wray is the daughter of Stephen Griffin Wray of Gaffney and Carol Davis Wray of Baltimore, Md. Her grandparents are Mr. Jesse Boyd Da
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Gaffney teen participates in pageant
     Suzanne Patrick, 16, participated in the state finals of the
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Fragrant Fothergilla is the best of South Carolina native plants
     No other plant native to South Carolina has such fragrant and beautiful spring blooms and such stunning fall color as the witchalders. Two species of Fothergilla are native to South Carolina and neighboring states
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Treatment can help people overcome their irrational fears
     ROCHESTER, Minn.
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ANNIES MAILBOX
Wife should do her part to help family finances
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
     Dear Annie: Eight months ago, I left a job that paid very well. My wife of 15 years has never had to work, and she has lived a very comfortable lifestyle. However, recently, we and our 8-year-old daughter moved to Florida, where I have been unable to find a good-paying job. It is at the poin
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Summer ideal for families looking to increase exercise
Walking the dog, riding bicycles, playing at the park will get everybody up off the couch and moving
     Summer is the perfect time for families to become more physically
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BIRTHDAYS
     ELIJAH ARREAUNTAE LENOX FRASER is 1 year old today, June 29. He is the son of Arthur and Kiauna Fraser of Gaffney and has a brother, Marquavious Vereen. Grandparents are Rev. and Mrs. Nathan Vereen of Myrtle Beach and Vibert and Annie Fraser of Gaffney. Maternal great-grandparents are James and Marion Hill of Spartanburg, Lula Vereen of Myrtle Beach and the late Ossie Vereen. Paternal great-grandfather is Arthur Griffith of South America.
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CONCORD CHURCH HONORS GRADS
     Concord Baptist Church recently honored its 2005 graduates. They
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WHAT’S UP
     July 4 events
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