Miss Wilkie, Mr. Turner married May 24
      Rachel Elizabeth Wilkie and Joel Adam Turner were united in marriage Saturday, May 24, 2008, at Goucher Baptist Church. The Rev. Stuart Kersey officiated the 2 p.m. double ring ceremony. Music was provided by Sandra Price, pianist; Linda Moore, organist; Roy Price, violinist; and Barbara Turner and Ashby Blakely, soloists. Ms. Turner sang "How Beautiful" and Mr.
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ANNIE'S MAILBOX
Woman resents daughter's bond with mother-in-law
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
      Dear Annie: I had always dreamed of planning my daughter's wedding. I didn't want to upset her budding relationship with her future mother-inlaw, but then the two of them planned it all — even shopping for her wedding gown. How do I tell her how much it hurts to hear her call her mother-in-law "Mom"? This woman is NOT her mother. I am.
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ANNIVERSARY
Browns renew wedding vows
      B.W. and Zenobia K. Brown of Gaffney celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 17, 2008. Mr. and Mrs. Brown were married in Gaffney in 1958. Their children are Ethel J. Tate of Severn, Md., Eartha Brown of Clinton, Md., William Brown of Gaffney, Anthoney P. Brown of Thompson, Ga., Bruce Brown of Greenville and Vickie B.
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Your pet's back-to-school blues are nothing to bark at
Animals become depressed when new school year rolls around and the kids are not home
      More than 71 million American households have at least one pet. That's 63 percent of U.S. households, many of whom consider the pet or pets integral members of the family. Like family members, every pet presents unique challenges, surprises, and endearing, disgusting or harmful behaviors.
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Pair exchange vows in Aug. 2 ceremony at First Baptist Church
      Tabitha Renee Vaughan of Gaffney and Kyle Lee Shy of Blacksburg exchanged marriage vows on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at First Baptist Church of Gaffney. Captain Michael McCawley, U.S. Army chaplain, conducted the 2 p.m. double ring ceremony.
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ENGAGEMENT
Campfield - Foster
      Mr. and Mrs. Steve Campfield of Gaffney announce the engagement of their daughter, Kyra Lane, to D.J. Foster, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Foster of Gaffney. Miss Campfield and Mr. Foster are both graduates of Gaffney High School.
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BIRTHS
      Matthew Dwayne Allison Sarah and Dwayne Allison of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, Matthew Dwayne, on Aug. 8, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 8 lbs. 7ozs. Maternal grandmother is Doris P. Mullinax of Gaffney. Paternal grandparents are Jimmy Earl Allison and Frances Stroup Allison of Gaffney.
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WHAT'S UP
      Upward Soccer Upward Soccer for girls and boys ages K-12 will begin practice and games in September at New Hope Baptist Church, Hwy. 198 (Blacksburg Highway) in Earl, N.C. Deadline for registration is Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 4-6 p.m. Every child will play, every child will learn, and every child will be a winner. Cost is $65 (scholarships available).
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