Local 12-year-old enjoying the journey on way to realizing her life-long dream
Caroline Harris featured performer in Ballet Spartanburg's 'Nutcracker'
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
      Every father has a special place in his heart reserved for his children - especially daughters. Wanting to meet the every need of "Daddy's little girl," many of them will go above and beyond the call of duty in order to help their child reach for the stars.
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ANNIE'S MAILBOX
Ignoring this situation won't make it go away
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
      Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married for 20 years and have two great kids. When we first married, life was fun. We did things together, held hands, cuddled in bed, talked and laughed a lot. Now, other than going out to eat, we don't do much together. There is no romance, and I couldn't even tell you the last time either of us said "I love you.
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ENGAGEMENT
Wells - Jordan
      Joseph and Sandra Wallace of Darlington announce the engagement of their daughter, Caitlin Brooke Wells, to Justin Blake Jordan, son of Ricky and Audrey Jordan of Timmonsville. Miss Wells is also the daughter of the late Buddy Wells.
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First case of Influenza A has been detected in S.C.
      COLUMBIA - Influenza, or "the flu," has officially arrived in South Carolina, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control has reported. "The first case of Influenza A virus has been detected by the Medical University of South Carolina in a Charleston County resident," said Jennifer Meredith, Ph.D., of DHEC's Division of Diagnostic Microbiology.
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Members of Tuesday Woman's Club enjoy Christmas gathering at Piedmont Club
      The Tuesday Woman's Club held its December meeting at the Piedmont Club in Spartanburg. Mrs. Grady Randolph, Mrs. Gene Childers and Mrs. George Coggins were hostesses. Mrs.
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WHAT'S UP
      Fund raisers The President's Ministry of Mount Tabor Baptist Church will have a fish and hot dog sale Saturday, Dec. 20, beginning at 11 a.m. at The Hut on Martin Luther King Jr. Street, formerly Parks Street. Fish plates are $6 and hot dog plates are $5. Fish sandwiches and hot dogs will also be sold.
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BIRTHS
      Macy Carleen Richards Kevin and Jenifer Richards of Gaffney announce the birth of their daughter, Macy Carleen (Carlee), on Nov. 18, 2008, in Mary Black Memorial Hospital weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. Maternal grandparents are Bill and Sharon Miller of Gaffney and Brad and Pam Clary of Lexington. Paternal grandparents are Robert and Darlene Richards of Meadville, Pa.
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MARRIAGES
      The following marriages have been filed in the probate court of Cherokee County: Kenneth Ray Coyle and Connie Diane Nance of Gaffney; Robert Woodrow Whelchel and Stephanie Michelle Mullinax of Blacksburg; Clarence Arthur Messer Jr.
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New fee schedule
      The following fee schedule is now effective: WEDDINGS (photo and write-up) - $25 ENGAGEMENTS (photo and write-up) - $10 ANNIVERSARIES (photo and write-up) - $10; (25- and 50-year anniversaries no charge) BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
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