Vows spoken May 10
      Tambi Renae Andre and James V. Caggiano Jr., both of Cowpens, were united in marriage on Saturday, May 10, 2008, at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Spartanburg. Father Michael McCafferty conducted the ceremony. A reception followed at Cleveland Park.
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ANNIE'S MAILBOX
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
      Many college students use food to compensate for loneliness and stress Dear Annie: My daughter, "Lara," just finished her junior year in college. Since my divorce from her father 10 years ago, she has been steadily gaining weight.
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Obesity-related cancer on the rise
      ROCHESTER, Minn. - As Americans' collective waistline continues to expand, so has the prevalence of obesity-related cancer. According to the June issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter, an estimated 14 percent of cancer deaths in older men and 20 percent in older women can be attributed to excess body fat.
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Victoria McDaniel competing in National American Miss S.C. pageant Aug. 1-2 in Greenville
      Victoria McDaniel, six-year-old daughter of Andy and Kristi McDaniel, has been chosen as a state finalist in the National American Miss South Carolina pageant to be held Aug. 1-2 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville. The pageant is for girls ages four through six.
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Mr. and Mrs. Coyle celebrate anniversary by renewing vows
      Mr. and Mrs. William Earl Coyle celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 28, 2008, with a renewal of vows ceremony followed by a reception. The couple has two children, Glen Coyle and wife, Lynne, of Gaffney and the Rev. Lee Coyle, and grandchildren Leanna, Nathan and Adam Coyle of Chesterfield.
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New exhibit at State Museum examines Woodrow Wilson's life
      COLUMBIA - The life and career of Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president of the United States and one of two presidents who lived in South Carolina, is reviewed in the miniexhibit Wilson 150: The Exhibition, now at the South Carolina State Museum.
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WHAT'S UP
      Holiday events ¦ Hopewell Baptist Church in Blacksburg will have its annual 4th of July celebration Friday from 7-9 p.m. Everyone is invited to come enjoy food, games, music and fireworks. Everything is free. ¦ The City of Kings Mountain will host its "Fabulous 4th!"on Friday. The event begins at 6 p.m.
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BIRTH
Vincent Simms Moore III
      Vince and Amy Moore announce the birth of their son, Vincent Simms III, on May 1, 2008, in Mary Black Memorial Hospital weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. Maternal grandparents are Doug and Shirley Maloney of Gaffney. Paternal grandparents are Vincent and Jonelle Moore of Gaffney.
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MARRIAGES
      The following marriages have been recorded in the probate court of Cherokee County: Clayton James Brackett and Terry Nicole Owensby of Gaffney; Eric Franklin Smalley and Kristyn Joan Estes of Gaffney; Michael Stephen Vinesett, Jr.
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