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Miss Blanton, Mr. Peterson wed in March 22 ceremony
      Shahna Veree Blanton and Jonathan Ross Peterson, both of Blacksburg, eloped on Saturday, March 22, 2008, and exchanged vows in a 1:30 p.m. double ring ceremony at The White House Inn in Blacksburg. The bride is the daughter of J. Knox Blanton and Cheryl P. Blanton of Gaffney. Her grandparents are...
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ENGAGEMENTS
      Corry - Browning Mr. and Mrs. King W. Corry announce the wedding celebration of their daughter, Minister Angel Corry, and the Rev. Christopher Browning on Saturday, June 21, at 3 p.m. at Youngs Grove Baptist Church, 222, Young Grove Road, Blacksburg.
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ANNIE'S MAILBOX
Sis's stories are a little too racy for 16-year-old
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
      Dear Annie: My husband is very close to his sister, "Cynthia." I also like her very much, as does our 16-year-old daughter. Since Cynthia lives in another state, we see her only a few times a year and she usually stays in our home. We often spend two or three hours sitting around the dining room...
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'Team Up to Read' final event April 26 at library
      The Cherokee County Public Library and the Limestone College Athletic Department co-sponsored a reading contest for all ages themed "Team Up to Read." The contest began in March and ended April 18. Nineteen teams of two members each teamed up to read for the duration of the event.
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Xi Alpha Delta hears program by professional photographer
      The executive board of Xi Alpha Delta held a meeting at Magnolia's of Gaffney on April 7. Present were members Libby Reed, Patty Greene, Shirley Turner and Ruth Ann Ohlsen. The board discussed items on the agenda for the regular monthly meeting which was held at 7 p.m. following the executive sess...
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State Museum to honor veterans and military personnel May 3
      COLUMBIA - Vietnam War veteran and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient John F. Baker Jr. will be the principle speaker at a special ceremony titled "A Salute to Heroes" as the South Carolina State Museum pays tribute on Saturday, May 3, to the brave and dedicated men and women who have served ...
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Directors of local service organizations guest speakers at Gaffney BPW meeting
      Directors of local service organizations spoke at a special membership meeting of the Gaffney Business and Professional Women's Club on Tuesday, April 1, at 6:30 p.m. at Sagebrush Restaurant.
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WHAT'S UP
      Church news Cherokee Falls Baptist Church, 109 School St., Cherokee Falls, will have a singing Sunday, April 27, at 6 p.m. featuring the Songsters. Draytonville Baptist Church will have a womanless beauty pageant Saturday, April 26, to raise money to build church in McNairy, Ariz., ...
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Tuesday Woman's Club has business meeting
      The Tuesday Woman's Club met April 8 at the home of Mrs. Sidney Gosnell. Mrs. James Moss, first vice-president, presided in the absence of the president, Mrs. Kurt Joffiff. The club has its annual business session each year at the April meeting. After business matters were conducted, club membe...
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BIRTHS
      Adrian Xavier Peeler Jessica Owens and Christopher Peeler announce the birth of their son, Adrian Xavier Peeler, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. Maternal grandparents are Scott and Tammy Owens and the late Penny Owens. Paternal grandparents are Wayne and Janice Peeler.
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Septic system maintenance protects environment
BY GEORGE DICKERT County Extension Agent
      An ample supply of clean, safe water is something that we all take for granted. While events such as the current drought can, will, and do have devastating implications for agriculture, livestock, and wildlife, they also serve as a wake-up call to all of us that we should do everything possible to...
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