CPAs discuss how women can start a new business at meeting of BPW Club
      The Gaffney Business and Professional Women's Club met Monday, Nov. 17, at 6:30 p.m. at House of Pizza. Debra L. Kesler, Ruth P. Queen and Alison W. Masters discussed "How Women Can Start New Businesses." The three certified public accountants opened their own business - Kesler, Queen & Masters, CPAs, Inc., this year.
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ANNIE'S MAILBOX
Teenagers steal for many reasons
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
      Dear Annie: I recently found out that my 14-year-old grandson has been taking money from my billfold. I called his mother about it. She confronted him and he admitted it. However, so far I haven't received an apology from him.
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ANNIVERSARY
Mr. and Mrs. Bright wed 62 years
      Mr. and Mrs. Hobert Detroy Bright of Gaffney will celebrate their 62nd wedding anniversary on Nov. 30, 2008. Mr. Bright and the former Margie Worthy were married in Gaffney in 1946.
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Movie based on the book 'Polar Express' will be shown Dec. 2 at library's 'Family Movie Night'
      The Cherokee County Public Library will host "Family Movie Night" on Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 4- 6 p.m. All ages are welcome and snacks will be served. Susan Sarratt, children's librarian, invites everyone to attend and says that the movie that will be shown is based on the book "Polar Express.
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Spicy breads complement meals
      Fall in the South is a season to celebrate. The trees are turning beautiful colors and there's a nip in the air - a great time to get together with friends and family. Whether you gather round the TV to watch sports, tailgate or take a picnic to a park, the pleasure comes from being together, cooking good food and telling lots of stories.
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BIRTHS
      Reginald Louis Barnes Jr. Crystal Cole and Reginald Barnes announce the birth of their son, Reginald Louis Barnes Jr., on Nov. 5, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. Maternal grandparents are Cynthia Cole of Gaffney and the late Roger Johnson. Paternal grandparents are Mary Haney of Gaffney and James F. Barnes of Colorado.
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BIRTHDAYS
     LUKE BENDER will celebrate his 3rd birthday today, November 28, 2008. He is the son of Joe and April Bender of Gaffney. Maternal grandparents are Terri and Steve Woodward, and Phillip and Janie McCraw. Paternal grandparents are Harold and Kathy Bender, and Tim and Joanne Hewitt.
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WHAT'S UP
      Holiday hours The Cherokee County Public Library and the Blacksburg Public Library will be closed today, Nov. 28, and Saturday, Nov. 29, and reopen Monday, Dec. 1. Church news Southside Baptist Church, 204 W. O'Neal St., will begin a "Christmas Adventure" Sunday, Nov. 30, with the Hope Advent Candle. The 10:30 a.m.
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MARRIAGES
      The following marriage licenses have been filed in the probate court of Cherokee County: Randall Wayne Roemhild and Mary Amanda Parker of Gaffney; Nicholas Cody Battleson and Sonja Ivette Lopez of Gaffney; Tyler Brock Turner and Sara Elizabeth Hambright of Gaffney; Calvin Blake Coyle and Lauren Deshay Spencer of Gaffney; Eddie Dwayne
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