Angela Easterling brings modern country sound to library Sept. 9
Taylors native has sights set on country music stardom
      Nationally known singer and guitarist Angela Easterling, who is currently starring in two national commercials and is the featured singer on one of them, will bring her modern country sound to Gaffney on Tuesday, Sept. 9, when she performs in a Music Sandwiched-In concert at the Cherokee County Public Library from12:15-1 p.m.
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ANNIE'S MAILBOX
Teen just going through natural stage in growing up
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
      Dear Annie: Please help me understand my 15-year-old child. We've always had a great mother-son relationship, and my husband and I did everything possible to give him a good education, spend time with him, read to him, play with him and love him to no end.
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Upstate citizens urged to be ready for emergencies
      COLUMBIA - In observance of September's National Preparedness Month and Get Ready Day on Sept. 16, Upstate citizens are urged to be ready before emergencies occur.
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Cherokee County Jr. Woman's Club 2008-2009
      The Cherokee County Junior Woman's Club is a service organization. Fundraisers are held throughout the year to support local children and residents in need. The club participates in Adopt-a-Highway and Habitat for Humanity, and awards an annual scholarship.
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Bethel's Summer Youth Employment Project comes to a successful close
      Bethel Baptist Church's Summer Youth Employment Project came to a successful close again this year. This outreach ministry of the church has proved to be a positive force in the lives of many of the church's youths since its inception in 1995.
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BIRTH
Colton David Smith
      Josh and Christa Smith of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, Colton David, on July 17, 2008, weighting 9 lbs. 5 ozs. in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Maternal grandparents are Larry and Jackie Irvin and paternal grandparents are Lee and Sally Smith, all of Gaffney.
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WHAT'S UP
      Gospel singing Chesnee Gospel Music Center, 672 Greenlake Road, Chesnee, will have an all-day gospel singing from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. with a different group every hour. Concessions will be available. For more information or directions, call 828-223-1514.
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