Gavin Malik Smith

Jennifer Wilson and Freddie Smith announce the birth of their son, Gavin Malik Smith, on Sept. 23, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 6 lbs. 2 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Susan and Terry Wilson of Gaffney.

Emily Marie Goins

Ashley Bagwell and George T. Goins Jr. announce the birth of their daughter, Emily Marie Goins, on Oct. 29, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Judy Hollifield of Gaffney and Brian Bagwell of Salisbury, N.C. Paternal grandparents are Janet Miller and George T. Goins, both of Laurinburg, N.C.

Bryleigh Alana Yeargin

Cheltsey Millen and Roger Yeargin Jr. announce the birth of their daughter, Bryleigh Alana Yeargin, on Oct. 29, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 5 lbs. 8 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Rebecca Henson of Blacksburg and James Millen of Gaffney. Paternal grandparents are Sondra Walker of Gaffney and Roger Yeargin of Shelby.

Heather Nicole Hood

Stephanie Upchurch and Shawn Hood announce the birth of their daughter, Heather Nicole Hood, on Nov. 4, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Randy and Sandra Upchurch. Paternal grandparents are Twila Peel and Danny Hood of Spartanburg.

Madison Lechelle Lewis

Jennifer Waters and Joseph Lewis announce the birth of their daughter, Madison Lechelle Lewis, on Nov. 6, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 5 lbs. 4 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Lynn Hadden and Daniel Waters Sr. Paternal grandparents are Rachel Lewis of Gaffney and the late John Lewis.

Riley Paige Brizendine

Kevin and Ashley Patterson Brizendine of Gaffney announce the birth of their daughter, Riley Paige, on Nov. 19, 2008, in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs.