Photos / MARTHA CASTO Mae Sue Gaffney was an honored guest of Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer and State Senator Harvey Peeler at the South Carolina State House on Wednesday, March 19, on the occasion of her 101st birthday. Ms. Gaffney turned 101 years old on Monday, March 17, 2008.

Mae Sue Gaffney of Cherokee County was welcomed to the South Carolina State House on Wednesday, March 19. Pictured with Mrs. Gaffney, (seated center) in the top photo are Letita Ratchford (left) and Pastor Mary Jefferies (right). Standing in back are Senator Harvey Peeler, Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer and Gaffney City Councilman Boone Peeler. In the photo at left, Mrs. Gaffney enjoys some time at State House after the day's festivities.