BIRTHS
      Gracie Mae Martin Angel Ann Manning and Jason Wayne Martin, both of Blacksburg, announce the birth of their daughter, Gracie May, on March 28, 2008, at Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs, 2 ozs. Maternal grandparents are Boe and Mary Manning of Blacksburg.
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Award-winning groups headline April 26 concert
The Kingsmen, The Greenes featured singers
      Legendary gospel quartet The Kingsmen will headline an outdoor gospel concert Saturday, April 26, at Hames Music. Gospel and bluegrass concerts begin at 10 a.m. with the evening concert starting at 7. Appearing along with the Kingsmen will be The Greenes, Life Song and Kingsway.
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ANNIE'S MAILBOX
Two proms on same night present problem
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
      Dear Annie: "Britany" is in a special ed program at my school. She is really nice and I try to include her in conversations with my friends. At the end of the year, there is a separate prom for the students in special ed. Britany asked if I wanted to go and I told her I would.
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Totally ''Wicked''
Cloughs really know how to party
      One of the most "Wicked" parties ever was given recently by Ed and Karen Lavender Clough at their home in Gaffney. The concept of having a "Wicked" party all began after the family had returned from a trip to New York where they saw the Broadway show "Wicked.
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WHAT'S UP
      Church news The Shady Grove Baptist Church School Department will have a Church School workshop for teachers, church school staff members, deacons and interested individuals on Wednesday, April 30, from 5:30- 7 p.m. The presenter will be Dr. Mary K. Jones. Light refreshments will be served...
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BIRTHS
      Leilani Aliyah Brown Malia Roe Blackwell and Timothy Scott Brown, both of Gaffney announce the birth of their daughter Leilani Aliyah, on April 6, 2008, at Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 6 lbs, 6 ozs. Maternal grandparents are Emily and Leonard Blackwell of Gaffney. Paternal grandpa...
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