Miss Laughlin, Mr. Trull wed in December ceremony
     Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Laughlin of Gaffney announce the marriage of their daughter, Deanna Beth, to Marty Glenn Trull, son of Artie Trull of Blacksburg and Ernest Trull of Kings Mountain, N.C.
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Boland - Ham
     Lisa Boland of Gaffney and Derek Ham of Blacksburg will be married on May 20 at Restoration Church in Spartanburg.
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Irvin - Bradley
     Larry and Jackie Irvin of 124 Chaucer Road announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Marie, to Leonard Joshua Bradley of Wellford.
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ANNIES MAILBOX
Family crushed when man's dark secret told
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
     Dear Annie: Please print this letter. If it helps even one person who is addicted to pornography, it will be worth it.
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Brains of very smart kids mature on delayed schedule
By MALCOLM RITTER AP Science Writer
     NEW YORK - Very smart children may seem advanced in many ways, but a new study shows they actually lag behind other kids in development of the "thinking" part of the brain.
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Children's Home auction and dinner a big success
     The Cherokee Children%27s Home sponsored its 16th annual dinner and auction last Friday evening with a large crowd on hand for the festivities. The event is the Children%27s Home largest fund raiser each year.
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Hickory Grove Fire Department sponsoring tractor show, hash and barbecue sale April
     HICKORY GROVE - The Hickory Grove Volunteer Fire Department is entering its 54th year of fire service for York County. There are 26 dedicated volunteers who devote many hours of personal time to the community. They realize that without the continued support from their family, friends and citizens of
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WHAT'S UP
     Special events "U Set Me Up," a dramatic and funny musical gospel play, will come to life at the Granard Middle School Auditorium on Saturday, April 1. Advance tickets are $20 and tickets at the door are $25. For tickets or for more information, call 864-425-3998 or 4899436.
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James Brown, B.B. King will perform at Peace Center
     GREENVILLE - The Peace Center has announced that two legends will perform on separate occasions in the Peace Concert Hall.
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Arbor Day Foundation offering free dogwood trees
     Ten free white flowering dogwood trees will be given to each person who joins the National Arbor Day Foundation during March.
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BIRTHDAYS
     EMMA FAITH DRISKILL, daughter of Jeff and Marion Driskill, will celebrate her 2nd birthday March 30, 2006. Emma's grandparents are Jack and Linda Driskill, and Bo and Denise Martin. Great-grandparents are Peggy Robinette, and the late Dean Robinette, Earl Martin, and Ben and Pat Thomas.
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