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May 1, 2006 RSS feed / LifeStyles

ANNIES MAILBOX

This mom's still nursing 7-year-old

Dear Annie: My friend, "Lisa," and I both gave birth to daughters seven years ago, and we both breastfed our infants. Lisa had another two children and breastfed those infants as well, but she also continued breastfeeding the others. More...

Xi Alpha Delta sorority observes Founder's Day

Xi Alpha Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi had its Founder's Day celebration on Monday, April 17, at the home of Ruth Ann Ohlsen. Twelve members were present. More...

Like to fish? Make sure your catch is safe to eat

COLUMBIA - South Carolinians who like to fish can go online for updated information to find out if the fish on their line is safe to eat or should be released because of possible contamination, according to the S.C. More...

BIRTHS

Jeremy Michael Childers Beverly and Jonathan Childers of Blacksburg announce the birth of their son, Jeremy Michael, on March 10, 2006, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. More...

WHAT'S UP

Notices Rehearsals for the Rick Gage Crusade Mass Choir will be held today, May 1, and Monday, May 8, at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Organizers hope to have 300 people sing in the choir on Sunday night, May 21. More...

Cowpens National Battlefield celebrates National Park Week

In conjunction with the theme of National Park Week which was celebrated April 22-30, "Connecting Our Children to America's National Parks," Cowpens National Battlefield has announced that a new Scout patch trail test as been posted on its website. More...

Arbor Day Foundation offers best tree-care advice in free pruning guide

Those who care about trees will find advice on pruning and related topics in The National Arbor Day Foundation's free booklet, "How to Prune Young Shade Trees." More...

Lee - Motts

sitting left imagine, seen Kristin Lee of Spartanburg and Randy Motts of Gaffney will be married on Saturday, June 10, at Hammett Grove Baptist Church. More...

Skin cancer reaching epidemic status

The statistics on skin cancer should make you grab the sun screen and a hat before you head outdoors, or perhaps cancel that appointment at the tanning salon. More...

Don't let injuries keep your child in the dugout

Many preventable injuries occur to thousands of kids each year

Whether making a great throw, hitting the ball deep in the outfield or just simply running the bases, playing baseball and softball provides children hours of enjoyment. More...

BIRTHDAYS

JOSEPH ERNEST SMITH celebrated his 2nd birthday April 26, 2006. He is the son of Marshall and Priscilla Anthony of Gaffney and has three brothers, Kaleb, Nick, and Peyton. Grandparents are Cindy McAbee, Bobby and Lynn Anthony, and Elaine Henry. More...

MARRIAGES

The following marriages have been filed in the probate court of Cherokee County: More...