Kings Mountain National Military Park ready for 225th anniversary observance
Ribbon-cutting for
     Contractors, volunteers and the park staff at Kings Mountain National Military Park are working at full throttle to ensure the park is ready for the 225th Anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain on Oct. 7, 2005. After many months of planning, the park is prepared to deal with the large crowds th
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ANNIES MAILBOX
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
     Dear Annie: I would like to respond to "Open to Suggestions in California." I am a teacher who also has experienced the "pee" problem and the I now allow my students to go to the restroom as soon as they enter my class. With the exception of special circumstances (I have a diabetic student), I do n
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Community invited to attend reception for local folk artist
     Cherokee Artists and Craftsmen are sponsoring an exhibit by one of Gaffney%27s renowned folk artists, Charles Farriss, at the Gaffney Visitor%27s Center.
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St. Paul’s hosts Fall for Bingo
     The men and women of St. Paul%27s Lutheran Church on Floyd Baker Boulevard are sponsoring "Fall for Bingo" on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 5-8 p.m. in the church fellowship hall.
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Cleveland County Fair kicks off Sept. 29
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Mrs. Loftis celebrates 89th birthday
     Minnie Loftis of Gaffney celebrated her 89th birthday on Sept. 21, 2005, with a surprise party at her home.
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Wilkins named ‘Student of Month’ for September at University of S.C.
     John Russell Wilkins, son of John and Lynn Wilkins of Gaffney, has been named Student of the Month for September at the University of South Carolina.
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BIRTHDAYS
     ANTORIA UNIQUE JEFFERIES was 10 years old on Sept. 25. She is the daughter of Tracey T. Jefferies of Gaffney and Anthony Bryant Jefferies Sr. of Shelby. Maternal grandparents are Unell Dawkins of Gaffney and the late James Littlejohn. Paternal grandparents are Brenda and George Patterson of Maryland and the late Bobby Baxter. Maternal great-grandparents are Adam Littlejohn and the late Corbett Dawkins and Linell Dawkins. Paternal great-grandparents are Odessa Jefferies and the late Rachael Tuft. Godparents are Denise and Darrell Good of Gaffney and Chastity Jackson.
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BIRTHS
     Alvalon Jeraya Littlejohn Queen Smith and Alvin Littlejohn of Gaffney announce the birth of their daughter, Alvalon Jeraya Littlejohn, on Aug. 6, 2005, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 5 lbs. 7 ozs.
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