Hampton Library Opens
     HAMPTON LIBRARY OPENS - Members of Cherokee Avenue Baptist Church recently celebrated the grand opening of the church's Hampton Library. The library was named in memory of a former pastor, the Rev. C.E. Hampton, and in honor of Magdalene Hampton. Mrs. Hampton is pictured holding Julianna Pennington, 3-month-old daughter of Aron and Jennifer Pennington, while Dr. Clyde Thomas, pastor, looks on.
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AAUW's March program on personal safety for women will be open to public
      The Gaffney Branch of the American Association of University Women will meet Monday, March 10, at 7 p.m. in the Cherokee County History Museum and Fine Arts Center, 301 S. Johnson St. Speaker for the meeting will be Audrey Jolly, Gaffney police officer and resource officer at Ewing Middle School.
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Jolley - Fowler
      Gregory Jolley and Terry Owensby of Gaffney announce the engagement of their daughter, Daron Lacey Jolley, to Kevin Dale Fowler. Miss Jolley graduated in 2004 from Gaffney High School. She attends the University of South Carolina and will graduate on May 10, 2008, magna cum laude.
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Hames- McDaniel
      Jennifer Leigh Hames and Chance Justin McDaniel announce their engagement. An April 26 wedding is planned. Miss Hames is the daughter of Nancy and Wayne Patterson of Earl, N.C., and Ronnie Hames of Oxford, Mich. She is the maternal granddaughter of Ruth McDermet of Blacksburg and the late Edward McDermet who lived in Portsmouth, Va.
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ANNIE'S MAILBOX
Paranoid hubby could be hiding things with his secretive behavior
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
      Dear Annie: I have been with my husband for four years, married for two. In all this time, there are still some things I am not comfortable with. "Norm" is a very quiet man who doesn't say much. He has a brother who lives really close, but Norm has never introduced us. I also have never met his mother or talked to her on the phone.
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Kudzu Kapers festival is set for April 19
      SPARTANBURG - The Spartanburg Kudzu Coalition is sponsoring its second annual Kudzu Kapers festival on Saturday, April 19, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Magnolia Street Train Depot. The festival is held to raise awareness of the presence of the kudzu vine in the upstate.
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Out to Eat
     OUT TO EAT - Several Peachtree Centre residents recently went out to eat at one of their favorite local restaurants. Everyone enjoyed their meal, as evidenced by the smiles on their faces. Pictured are (standing, lr) Lillie Watkins and Mandy Ellis; (seated,l-r) Wendy Strain, Janie Wilson and Sara Sanders.
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Wolfpack Club's 'Red, White and You' Coaches Caravan will visit Sylva, N.C.
N.C. State head football coach Tom O'Brien will speak at event
      The Wolfpack Club, N.C. State University's fundraising organization for athletic scholarships and facility enhancements, will arrive with its "Red, White and You" Coaches Caravan in Sylva, N.C., on Thursday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m. at Bogart's Restaurant.
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WHAT'S UP
      Political events ¦ The Cherokee County Democratic Convention will be held Thursday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m. at B.D. Lee Elementary School. Support groups ¦ Narcotics Anonymous meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday at 6 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. For more information, call 703-4880 or 809-5901.
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BIRTHDAYS
      CARSON BRIAN BAILEY celebrated his 1st birthday February 16, 2008. He is the son of Brian Keith Bailey and Tonya Wilkie Bailey of Gaffney, and has a sister, Karmen.
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ANNIVERSARY
McGills married 40 years
      James and Nita McGill of 328 Cresthaven Drive celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on March 3, 2008. Mr. and Mrs. McGill were married in 1968 in Cherokee County. Their children are James McGill Jr. and wife, Kim, and Sarita McGill of Gaffney. They have seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
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MARRIAGES
      The following marriage licenses have been filed in the probate court of Cherokee County: Bobby Dean Wyatt and Terry Louse Byrnside of Gaffney; Marshall James Harrelson and Rachel Ann Childers of Gaffney; Westley O'Neal Rice and Laneka Michelle Smith of Gaffney; Robert Samuel Hall and Tracie Beth Pennington of Gaffney; Michael Gene Martin of Blacksburg and Karla Denise
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Celebrates 102nd Birthday
     CELEBRATES 102nd BIRTHDAY - Peachtree Centre resident Corrine Smith (bottom) celebrated her 102nd birthday last week. Pictured with her is nurse Angela Acrey.
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