Privette - Abernathy vows spoken June 7
      Caroline Leigh Privette of Florence ad Tyler Baines Abernathy of Gaffney were married Saturday, June 7, 2008, at Calvary Baptist Church in Florence. The Rev. Steve Turner and the Rev. Dr. Keith Harrill performed the 5 p.m. ceremony.
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ANNIE'S MAILBOX
Child must be told truth about her father
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
      Dear Annie: I am happily married to the love of my life and we have three beautiful daughters. There's only one problem - the oldest isn't his. My husband and I met when my daughter was 5 months old. Her biological father and I were together for two years, and I found out he was unfaithful. So I told him the child was not his.
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Miss Sanders, Mr. Coleman married at Jekyll Island, Ga.
      Nikkita Danielle Sanders and Christopher Douglas Coleman, both of Mooresboro, N.C., were married Saturday, May 3, 2008, at Jekyll Island, Ga. Earl Perry conducted the 3 p.m. ceremony. A reception, given by Marilyn Perry, followed.
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ENGAGEMENTS
      Hayes - Blanton Jessica Michelle Hayes and Jamie Luke Blanton, both of Gaffney, announce their upcoming marriage on December 6at West End Baptist Church. Ms. Hayes is the daughter of Doug and Buffie Hayes of Gaffney. She is currently pursuing a business degree at Limestone College, where she is also employed in the Financial Aid department.
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GLT presents 'Power of Love'
      A Cherokee County drama group, Stage Play Productions, will present The Power of Love, Friday, June 13, and Saturday, June 14, at 7 p.m. at the Gaffney Little Theatre, 131 E. Robinson St.
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Tami Spann, member of Tri-City Singers, will conduct Shady Grove Praise Singers' music workshop June 14
      Tami Spann, a singer with Donald Lawrence's Tri-City Singers, will conduct a music workshop at Shady Grove Baptist Church on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. A $5 donation is requested to cover cost of materials.
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BIRTHS
      Lucas Alan Seagle Mitchell Seagle and Paige Henderson, both of Gaffney, announce the birth of their son, Lucas Alan Seagle, on April 1, 2008, in Mary Black Memorial Hospital weighing 8 lbs. 14 ozs. Maternal grandparents are Buford Jr. and Gloria Henderson. Paternal grandparents are Harold Seagle Jr. and Rhonda White.
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Wilkersons celebrate 60th anniversary
      Bill and Nettie Wilkerson celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on April 29, 2008. Friends and family honored the couple with a meal and a trip to the mountains.
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ARC is sponsoring disaster preparedness program for seniors
      The Cherokee County American Red Cross will present the first in a series of community training programs focusing on disaster preparedness for seniors, "Keeping Seniors Safe," on Saturday, June 14, from 9-10 a.m. at the ARC office at 405 N. Logan St.
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Flowers Family Bluegrass Band will perform June 14 at Mt. Sinai Church in Shelby
      The Broad River Opry, featuring the Flowers Family Bluegrass Band, will be held Saturday, June 14, at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Family Life Center in Shelby. The show will include traditional bluegrass, gospel and gospel bluegrass.
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