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The Fantastic Taste
The food was great, the music was “fantastic,” and the weather was perfect for the annual Taste of Cheraw last Thursday evening, April 25. Sponsored each year, since 1994, by the Greater Cheraw Chamber of Commerce, and hosted this year by the Watson family at 143 McIver Street, the event was a huge success, said Phil Powell, executive director for the Chamber. Each year this evening is “greatly anticipated by the community at large,” said...
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Anthony, Paul exchange vows
Cory Ellen Anthony of Pendleton, and Bradley Marklin Paul of Rock Hill, were united in marriage on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Clemson with the Reverend John Nieman officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Boggs Anthony of Pendleton. She is a graduate of Pendleton High School and a 2009 graduate of Clemson University. Cory is currently employed as a Purchasing Assistant with JTEKT Koyo Be...
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Datebook for May 2, 2013
Datebook Deadline The Cheraw Chronicle and Chesterfield Advertiser is your community newspaper. One of the ways we involve ourselves is by running the events and happenings of the community in our weekly calendar. Send us your event listing no later than noon the Monday prior to publication (Thursday) and we will list your event in the newspaper. There is no charge for most event listings. To list your event, email us at kkissiah@civitas...
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TREE TALK: Trees can become sources of refuge and comfort
Recently my dear friend Lindsay Pettus of Lancaster sent me an article from americanforests.org’s magazine titled, “Finding Strength and Solace in a Tree.” It was written by Jeff Kirwan, emeritus professor of forestry at Virginia Tech’s College of Natural Resources. He is co-author of “Remarkable Trees of Virginia,” which showcases over 100 of the Commonwealth’s largest and oldest trees and those noteworthy for their beauty, historic signif...
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A long list of participants made the Taste of Cheraw a success for guests. Dishes served included everything from Solicitor Jay Hodges' shrimp and grits to piles and piles of shrimp. A local band provided musical entertainment for those who came to get a bite of the best food served in Cheraw. This was published in The Cheraw Chronicle April 26, 2001.

Remember When — April 2001
A long list of participants made the Taste of Cheraw a success for guests. Dishes served included everything from Solicitor Jay Hodges’ shrimp and grits to piles and piles of shrimp. A local band provided musical entertainment for those who came to get a bite of the best food served in Cheraw. — This was published in The Cheraw Chronicle April 26, 2001.
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Social Security Column: Social Security honors all who serve
Every day of the year, Americans across the nation remember friends and family members who have served and sacrificed for their country. Memorial Day is a day when we all come together to honor those who have given their lives in the defense of freedom and the principles we hold dear in this country. May is also National Military Appreciation Month. As we observe Memorial Day and Military Appreciation Month, we would like to let members of ...
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Whispers In the Stacks for May
Toddler Talk Research shows that the most important language skills develop by age three. This is a critical time to immerse your child in literacy by sharing books, nursery rhymes, and song. Toddlers love the music of words in story and song. During these early years, it is vital to help your child develop literacy skills through talking, singing, finger rhymes, games, sharing books, and listening to music together. We have resources t...
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The camp host, known to competitors and campers as Rooster, was the "to go" man for formation during the running of the American Equestrian Endurance Conference hosted by H. Cooper Black Sandhills State Forest earlier this month.

Racing the Sandhill Ridges
Did you know former Olympic Equestrian champions, and other riders from near and far, come to this neck of the Sandhills to race horses? In fact, there were more than 100 competing equestrians at the H. Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial and Recreation Area near Cheraw, just a couple of weeks ago, for the Spring Fling segment of the American Equestrian Endurance Conference. For this competition, riders embark on their choice of a 30, 50,...
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Datebook for April 25, 2013
Datebook Deadline The Cheraw Chronicle and Chesterfield Advertiser is your community newspaper. One of the ways we involve ourselves is by running the events and happenings of the community in our weekly calendar. Send us your event listing no later than noon the Monday prior to publication (Thursday) and we will list your event in the newspaper. There is no charge for most event listings. To list your event, email us at kkissiah@civitas...
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Rep. Jean Harris and Mayor C.H. McBride check on work in front of Baker's Motel they requested of the state to improve drainage during rainstorms which flood the road at that point. Work is being finished on drainage on Jersey Street. Work will also be done along Marion Street. These projects are to correct long-standing drainage problems in these areas which have created major problems in heavy downpours. This was published Aug. 25, 1988, in the Cheraw Chronicle.

Remember When — August 1988
Rep. Jean Harris and Mayor C.H. McBride check on work in front of Baker’s Motel they requested of the state to improve drainage during rainstorms which flood the road at that point. Work is being finished on drainage on Jersey Street. Work will also be done along Marion Street. These projects are to correct long-standing drainage problems in these areas which have created major problems in heavy downpours. — This was published Aug. 25, 1988, ...
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TREE Talk: Royal Empress Tree at center of a controversy
While driving through a Chester County neighborhood recently I was surprised to see a tall tree, perhaps 30 feet high, covered in lavender bell-shaped blossoms. I stopped, backed up and sat for several minutes gazing at the unusual sight. The person with me offered to ask the property owner, his neighbor, what kind of tree it was. We have learned that it is called a Royal Empress or Princess Tree, Paulownia tomentosa. The name Paulownia w...
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My Brain on NASCAR: Pardon Me, Mr. President?
We don’t normally think of April as one of the more patriotic months of the year, but that is exactly what it has turned out to be. After twin explosions at the end of the Boston Marathon on April 15 claimed the lives of three people and injured hundreds more, we saw our fellow Americans — both first responders and bystanders on the street — band together to face yet another national tragedy. So on April 16, the shiver of patriotism that ra...
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Social Security Column: Identity theft — it’s no joke
When the first of April comes, you may be on guard to protect yourself from an April Fool’s Day prank. But every day of the year, you should be wary of identity thieves. Identity theft is no joking matter. Identity thieves victimize millions of people each year. Identity thieves have some sly tricks to obtain your personal information. They do it by: • Stealing wallets, purses, and your mail; • Posing by phone or email as someone who ...
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