Cherry Cheesecake Bars win Gaffney baker $500
Brenda Watts' delicious creation one of 15 winning recipes in Betty Crocker contest
      Brenda Watts of Gaffney is $500 richer for entering the Bake Life Sweeter™ recipe contest. Her creation, Almond Streusel- Cherry Cheesecake Bars was one of 15 recipes winning prizes in a contest sponsored by Betty Crocker ® Cookie Mix.
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ANNIE'S MAILBOX
After being 'preached at' sis decided to stay home
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
      Dear Annie: My sister, "Ruth," is 10 years younger than me. She thinks I am the spoiled one and I am convinced she is. Ruth lives in another state and has not visited my home in years. She telephoned about coming for Christmas, and my husband and I were thrilled and excited.
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Peachtree Centre has Senior Prom
Peachtree Centre held its annual Senior Prom on Thursday, April 3. A large number of family members and friends visited Peachtree to enjoy the festivities with the residents.
     Tommy Wilson Jr. escorted his grandmother, Janie Wilson, to the prom.
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BIRTHS
      Carson Ray Whitaker Steven and Wendy Whitaker of Blacksburg announce the birth of their son, Carson Ray, on April 19, 2008, in Cleveland Regional Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. Maternal grandparents are Bill and Shirley Williams of Shelby and paternal grandparents are Ray and Pat Hyatt o...
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Heirloom gardening program May 10 at Rose Hill Plantation
      UNION - Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site will host "Vegetables and Roses - Heirloom Gardening" on Saturday, May 10, from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The plantation was more than just a large producer of cash crops in the Upstate. The people living and working there had to eat, too, and gardens...
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WHAT'S UP
      Lifeguard training An American Red Cross lifeguard training course will be held over the Memorial Day weekend, May 23-26. Participants must be at least 15 years old and must be very good swimmers. The $100 registration fee must be paid by May 15. Call Boyd at 864-489-2563 for details.
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USC Spring Reunion is set for May 16-17
      COLUMBIA - University of South Carolina alumni are invited to campus May 16-17 for a weekend of class reunions and checking out what's new on campus. Traditionally, Homecoming Weekend has been the time for class reunions and events that revolve around Carolina football.
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