ANNIE'S MAILBOX
Marriage causing unwanted levels of stress
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
      Dear Annie: My doctor recently told me I need to get rid of the stress in my life or I'm likely to have a stroke. My blood pressure is through the roof. At the age of 59, I've decided getting rid of stress means I need a divorce, but I don't want to hurt my husband of 25 years.
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It's magic!
Instructor recognized for impact on students
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
      Agriculture teacher Bob Lail became a teacher who makes magic at the Cherokee Technology Center. Lail received surprise visits Wednesday morning from T.K. and Monnie Whitson, the morning show hosts at Magic 98.9 F.M. He was featured Thursday at 7:10 a.m. in a "Teacher Who Makes Magic" feature on the radio station.
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Scholarship fund to honor life of local woman
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
      For much of her life, Cherokee County resident Queen Victoria Miller dedicated herself to making things better for those around her. "My mother loved to help," said her daughter Freda Miller. "Everywhere she and my father settled, she thrust herself into the ministry.
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Photo
     A FAMILY TRADITION- Harvesting deer runs deep in the George family, with the local group recently celebrating four generations of tradition. Pictured here (from right to left) are David, Devin, Doug Sr., J.S., Doug Jr. and Douglas George. Also pictured is Devin and Douglas' best friend , Cassie. All deer pictured were harvested in Cherokee County.
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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. The Cherokee County Republican Party will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, March 13, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. at Party Headquarters, 230 E. Floyd Baker Boulevard.
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BIRTHS
      Tracey Eden Jefferies Laquana and Haskell Jefferies IV of Gaffney announce the birth of their daughter, Tracey Eden, on March 5, 2008, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center weighing 6 lbs., 7 ozs.
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