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August 2, 2010 RSS feed / LifeStyles

READERS ON THE ROAD

Frances Hammett and Martha Spencer spent their 4th of July in Cancun, Mexico reading The Gaffney Ledger. This photo was taken at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in downtown Cancun. More...

Red Cross hosts blood drive on Aug. 3 in honor of Patton

The recent blood drive on July 1 in honor of Marion Patton was a big success. Seventy-three units of lifesaving blood were collected with a waiting list of 69 more people that wanted to donate. More...

ENGAGEMENT

Pearson – Blackwell

Esbert and Doris Pearson of Gaffney announce the engagement of their daughter, Wanda Renee, to Ronnie Wayne Blackwell of Gaffney. More...

Mediterranean diet can benefit heart health

Studies suggest diet may also reduce risk of diabetes, certain cancers, obesity, Alzheimer's disease

ROCHESTER, Minn. — In countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, heart disease is less common than in the United States. Researchers believe that foods common to Greece and southern Italy are a major reason for this difference. More...

Ethan John Huggin

TJ and Beth Huggin of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, Ethan John, on July, 26, 2010, in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and measuring 20 1/4 inches long. Has a sister, Leah Beth Huggin. More...

Wyatt Nathaniel Parris Hayden Nicholas Parris

Jonathan and Niki Parris of Murfreesboro, Tenn., announce their birth of twin sons, Wyatt Nathaniel and Hayden Nicolas, on May 16, 2010. Wyatt Nathaniel weighed 5 lbs. 7 ozs. and Hayden Nicholas weighed 4 lbs. 6 ozs. More...

Mattison Brielle, Farris

Constance C. and Matthew B. Farris of Blacksburg announce the birth of their daughter, Mattison Brielle, on July 23, 2010, in Spartanburg Regional Medial Center weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. More...

MARRIAGES

The following marriages have been filed in the probate court of Cherokee County: More...

Peach Center celebrates 20th anniversary; announces 2010-2011 season schedule

GREENVILLE – This year the Peace Center is celebrating 20 years in grand style, with a spectacular line-up of performances and $5 tickets for worldclass entertainment. More...

WHAT’S UP

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On the road with bluegrass superstar Rhonda Vincent

Singer uses muffin mix to create delicious, quick pancakes

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bluegrass music superstar Rhonda Vincent, spends over 300 days a year on the road performing all over the country with her band, The Rage. More...

Kids learn about about history at Great Outdoors Activity Day

Cowpens National Battlefield hosts July 14 event

C owpens National Battlefield hosted a Great Outdoors Activity Day that was directed at reconnecting children to the outdoors and educating them about the history of the Revolutionary War battlefield. More...

Rev. Clyde steps down as executive director of Cherokee Literacy Assn.

The Rev. Dewitt Clyde has resigned as executive director of the Cherokee County Literacy Association, effective Aug. 31, 2010. He has served in this capacity since 2002. More...

SCDOT to make roadside memorial signs available

Family members can purchase a memorial plaque to stand for two years

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will allow immediate family members to apply for a new standard roadside memorial sign to honor loved ones who were lost in traffic crashes on the state’s highways. More...

Dreylan Abraham Holmes

Vesha Jamison of Spartanburg and Quinton Abraham Holmes of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, Dreylan Abraham Holmes, on July 3, 2010, at Greer Memorial Hospital weighing 8 lbs. and measuring 21 inches long. More...

Kaleb Anthony Varnadore

Holly and Scott Varnadore of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, Kaleb Anthony, on June 29, 2010, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 5 lbs. 10 ozs. More...

Aniyah Lovette Bowen

Davida Studyvance and Steven Bowen announce the birth of their daughter, Aniyah Lovette Bowen, on July 8, 2010, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. More...