Southern Exposure artists exhibit at Upstairs Artspace
Two Cherokee County women, Cynthia Link and Sara Dame Setzer, are among the exhibitors
      The Upstairs Artspace in Tryon, N.C., welcomes the Southern Exposure artists' group with the exhibit "Southern Exposure Exposed." These talented, mid-career artists from the Upstate of South Carolina have been together 30 years - meeting to talk about art, giving each other support, and often exhibiting together.
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ANNIE'S MAILBOX
He'll find out the truth eventually
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
      Dear Annie: My wife, "Nellie," and I are both professionals in our late 20s with no children. Twice a month, Nellie has a girls night out with three of her friends. Occasionally, they will go to a club or a movie, but most of the time they just play cards.
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Upstate BBB president speaker at AAUW meeting
      The Gaffney Branch AAUW (American Association of University Women) will meet Monday, Oct. 13, at noon at the House of Pizza, 640 E. Frederick St. Kathy Barrett of the upstate's Better Business Bureau will be the speaker for the luncheon program. She has entitled her presentation, Scam Jam; it will include a variety of topics related to financial security.
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Hear some fun, spooky tales of Union County's past at Rose Hill Park Oct. 24-25
      UNION - Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site will host a hauntingly fun journey into the spooky past as "Tales of Union County" presents an eerie experience for visitors to enjoy local ghostly tales and spine-chilling legends, presented by master storytellers.
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Miss Turner and Mr. Pridmore wed at Abingdon Creek Church
      Brandy Lee Turner and Jody Lee Pridmore were married June 21, 2007, at Abingdon Creek Baptist Church. Dean Painter officiated the 2 p.m. double ring ceremony. A reception followed in the church's recreation center. The bride is the daughter of Becky and Rick Wood and granddaughter of Ira Ed and Fronie Turner, all of Gaffney.
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BIRTHS
      Jonathan Edwards Owen Rev. Robert and Heather Owen of Blacksburg announce the birth of their son, Jonathan Edwards, at 11:04 a.m. on Sept.15, 2008, weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and measuring 19 inches. Grandparents are Jimmy and Margaret Owen of Blacksburg and Ken and Gail Smith of Williamston.
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Sept. 9 meeting begins Tuesday Woman's Club's 2008-2009 year
      The Tuesday Woman's Club met Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the home of Mrs. Bill Childers on Hillside Drive. Co-hostesses for the meeting were Mrs. Richard Lancaster and Mrs. Matthew Childers. At the beginning of the meeting, refreshments were served by the hostesses.
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     MASONS RAISE FUNDS FOR MOW - Masonic Lodge No. 186 raised $2,500 for Meals on Wheels with a recent barbecue. Helping out during the event were Jack Holmes, Jimmy Phillips, Jerry Smith, Billy Humphries, Gary Martin, Randall Phillips, Dennis Sentell, Doug Lee, Joe Humphries, Robert Keller and friends of No. 186 Lodge, Fulton Strain and Scott Strain. Chris Wyatt manned the barbecue cooker while the DMW Volunteer Department's Rick Peterson donated the use of the hash cooker. Don Patton donated the food chopper. This was the third year that the Masons worked together, staying up all night cooking barbecue and hash and selling it the next day. Pictured are (l-r) Gary Martin, Todd Humphries, Jack Holmes and Jimmy Phillips.
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No more excuses: Ways to overcome barriers to regular exercise
      ROCHESTER, Minn. - Finding excuses not to exercise is easy. The September issue of Mayo Clinic Women's Health- Source offers ways to overcome common barriers with some creativity, flexibility and a different mindset.
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Card-making class benefits Senior Centers
      In celebration of World Card Making Day, the Senior Centers of Cherokee County, in conjunction with Susan Moore, Stampin' Up demonstrator, is hosting a "Stamp a Stack for Seniors" fundraiser to kick off the holiday cardmaking season.
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MARRIAGES
      The following marriages have been filed in the probate court of Cherokee County: James Robert Harris Jr. and Rachel Elizabeth Coyle of Gaffney; Anthony James Dillenger and Jennifer Brooke Almond of Gaffney; Corey Dewayne Haney and Stephanie Vonte Norris of Gaffney; Marvin Lester McDaniel and Vickie Marlene Belue of Gaffney; Edgar Dyches Godfrey Sr.
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WHAT'S UP
      Meetings The Tuesday Woman's Club will meet at 4 p.m. on October 14 at the home of Mrs. Richard Baines. Co-hostesses are Mrs. Wayne Whiteside and Mrs. Chuck Lowry. Members are reminded to bring a cookbook to exchange. The Spartanburg Christian Women's Club will have its annual auction and brunch on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 8-11 a.m.
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