Military command chaplain embraces care for troops, love of country during career of service

“Our country is not perfect, and we all know that, but it is a country that has stood for freedom — not just within its borders, but around the world,” said Ch. Col. Greg Woodbury, who retired in July 2019 after more than 30 years as a U.S. Air Force chaplain. “As I’ve traveled the world and seen and experienced different cultures, it has reinforced how blessed I feel to be a part of the United States, where I have the freedom to believe and to practice my faith without fear of persecution,” said Chaplain Woodbury. “Not all countries have that, but we do.” Both South Carolina natives, he and his wife, Kathy, recently relocated to Greenwood from Miami, Fla., where he had been serving as Command Chaplain for the U.S.... Continue reading »

Unrest in America Creating Dangerous Climate

There is unrest in America as three distinct experiences intersect, creating a dangerous climate for many people. The unjust killing of a black man, George Floyd, at the hands of a white police officer in Minnesota lit a fuse of anger that... Continue reading »

Iva’s Union Church makes history with baptism

Union Baptist Church of Iva is a rural church in Anderson County. Like most churches, it was following guidelines during the pandemic and not gathering together in its buildings. When the church met for its first regular worship service since the... Continue reading »