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Have you ever eaten ostrich, alligator, buffalo, kangaroo, elk or wild boar? No? You'll get the opportunity to taste these unusual delicacies at the annual Antique and Collectible Car Show to be held Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Cherokee County History and Arts Museum. More ... Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thomas celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Aug. 27, 2009. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas have two children, Dr. Ronnie Thomas and his wife, Sylvia, of Clemson and Susan Cartee of Blacksburg. Their three grandchildren are Mimi Thomas, Jason Cartee and wife, Kristy, of Grover, N.C., and Hannah Britt and husband, David, of Raleigh, N.C. More ... FUND RAISER NETS $300 FOR MEALS ON WHEELS - Ziggy along with Brooks Ashworth and Tammy Hoilo, owners of Deja Vu Consignments, present a $300 donation to Ros Simmons, assistant director/volunteer coordinator of Meals on Wheels, from a recent fundraising $5 bag sale. All proceeds will go to provide meals to the elderly, homebound and disabled. "We extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone who shopped and especially for Brooks and Tammy for making a difference," said Terry Dennis, Meals on Wheels director. More ... GREENVILLE - The Peace Center will present "Dare Not Walk Alone" with Producer/Director Jeremy Dean as part of the Southern Arts Federation's Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers on Monday, Sept. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Gunter Theatre. Following the screening, Dean will engage the audience in a discussion about the content of the film and his work as a filmmaker. More ... Joy Marie Phillips and Brandon Todd Lipscomb, both of Cowpens, will be married December 12 at Grassy Pond Baptist Church in Gaffney. Miss Phillips is the daughter of Tim and Nita Phillips of Gaffney and granddaughter of Ruth Kendrick, Eckles and Vera Phillips, all of Gaffney, and the late Charles Kendrick. More ... Tuesday Woman's Club met Sept. 8 at the home of Mrs. Bill Childers. The program was presented by Beth Phillips, District DELC Coordinator for Cherokee County Schools. Mrs. More ... Cherokee County citizens united to make their mark on the area during United Way's sixth annual Week of Caring. Aug. 31-Sept. 4. "Cherokee Children's Home was very fortunate to benefit from this outpouring of community involvement," said Judy Nix, director of development at the children's home. More ... Bloodmobile visit The Piedmont Blood Center's Bloodmobile will be at Walmart in Gaffney today from 2-8 p.m. Donations will support the Shriner's Hospital for Children. All blood types are needed. By donating regularly, blood donors can save three lives, lose a pound, reduce cholesterol and lower the risk of heart disease. More ... AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP - The William E. Foster Jr. Scholarship was awarded to Stephon B. Adams for academic excellence. The $1,500 award was presented by Mary L. Foster, widow of William E. Foster Jr. Adams is a 2009 graduate of Gaffney High School and is attending Gardner-Webb University. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Adams of Gaffney. More ... NEWBERRY - Steve Tyrell is everywhere these days. When he kicks off the 2009-2010 season at the Newberry Opera House, he will be coming straight from the Blue Note in New York but his reach is actually much farther. Recently the crew of the Space Station was awakened by the song "On the Sunny Side of the Street," performed by Tyrell. More ... Bethany Baptist Church will celebrate Grandparents Day on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 11 a.m. There will be a grandparents' choir under the direction of one of the church's grandmothers. Grandmothers will also welcome members and visitors, make announcements, have prayer for the sick, and take up the offering. More ... North East Fellowship Church of God, formerly Elm Street Church of God, will celebrate its 80th anniversary Sunday, Sept. 13, with a special speaker, Dr. W.C. Ratchford. Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Dr. Ratchford will be the evangelist for a district revival Sunday through Wednesday. Sunday, Sept. 13, the service will be at New Harvest Church of God at 6 p.m. More ... |
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