FIVE GENERATIONS
     Davis Wayne Matthews represents five generations in the Margaret Peeler Davis Hatfield family. Seated is Margaret Hatfield (great-great-grandmother) holding Davis. Standing are Michelle Davis Matthews (mother), Allen Davis (great-grandfather) and Scott Davis (grandfather).
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ENGAGEMENTS
Kirby - Williams
      Greg and Shirley Kirby of Gaffney announce the engagement of their daughter, Victoria Danielle, to Darren Gabriel Williams of Gaffney. Miss Kirby is the granddaughter of Robert and Dot Kirby, Buddy and Elaine White and Shirley and Wayne Elder, all of Gaffney. A graduate of Byrnes High School, she is a digital imaging specialist at Robert Allen Group.
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Rose - Finley
      Joe and Denise Rose Jr. of Mooresboro, N.C., announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittany Heather, to Jeffrey Bruce Finley of Gaffney. Miss Rose is the granddaughter of Larry and Brenda McSwain of Shelby, N.C., and Joe and Iris Rose of Boiling Springs, N.C. He great-grandparents are Ann and Wayne Snyder of Boiling Springs, N.C.
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ANNIE'S MAILBOX
Ex taking guilt feelings out on everyone else
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
      Dear Annie: My ex-husband was one of those who thought the grass was greener on the other side. After a long marriage, he had an affair. I never thought he could betray our family like that. Our two teenage children are still devastated. Although I have encouraged them to call and see their father, they refuse.
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10 COMMANDMENTS FOR CONSUMERS
The old cliché is rock solid: If something sounds too good to be true - it usually is
      When most New Year's resolutions are already falling by the wayside, the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs would like to see consumers adopt some good consumer practices for 2009. By keeping these tips in mind, South Carolinians should have fewer hassles and reduce chances of falling for a scam.
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Local singer featured in 'Music Sandwiched In' concert Tuesday at library
      The Cherokee County Public Library will present the John Floyd session players and the library's own Leonard Pearson as vocalist on Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 12:15-1 p.m. for the January "Music Sandwiched In" concert.
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     FIVE GENERATIONS - Representing five generations of the family of Tommy Elliott of White Farm Road, Blacksburg, are his daughter, Glenda Dyer of Grover N.C.; Glenda's son, Michael Queen of Kings Mountain, N.C.; Michael's daughter, Kristen Queen of Shelby; and Kristen's son, Tanner Hoyle.
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MARRIAGES
      The following marriages have been recorded in the probate court of Cherokee County: John Allen Epling and Lavena Eileen Turner of Gaffney; Robert Dale Pierce and Tracy Diane Wilson of Gaffney; Randy Ezell Parker and Peggy Elaine Oakes of Gaffney; Jamie Luke Blanton and Jessica Michelle Hayes of Gaffney; Roger Dale Childress and Deborah Lynn Lee of Gaffney; Kelly Scott
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WHAT'S UP
      Meetings The Cherokee County Alliance of Visual Artists (CAVA) will hold its monthly membership meeting Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the CAVA Art Gallery, located inside the Gaffney Visitors Center at 301 S. Limestone St. Call the CAVA office, 489-9119, for more information.
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Varicose veins: Fast recovery for most treatment options
      ROCHESTER, Minn. - Getting rid of blue, gnarled varicose veins usually can be done with good results and no hospital stay. The recent issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter offers an overview of this condition and the outpatient procedures to remove or destroy them.
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BIRTHS
      Aubrey Jade Swick Carolyn and Paul Swick of Blacksburg announce the birth of their daughter, Aubrey Jade, on Dec. 3, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. Maternal grandparents are Deborah Costner of York and Ronald Costner of Fort Lawn. Paternal grandparents are Karen Williams and Daniel Bryson, both of Blacksburg.
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