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Obituary: Clyde Allen Jr.

Clyde Calvin Allen Jr., 73, of Charleston, died Nov. 8, 2022. A native of Newberry, he grew up in western North Carolina, graduating from Appalachian State University. After beginning a teaching career, he joined the Marines, and after a... Continue Reading »

Horse owner tells Barkley’s story

Barkley, an award-winning Champion Clydesdale who traveled all over the United States and Canada, was finally being retired after 10 years of competition. In “Hello, My Name Is Barkley,” his new owner, Wally Elliott, shares how Barkley comes to... Continue Reading »

Anderson University reaches highest enrollment in 111-year history

Anderson University’s enrollment for the 2022-2023 academic year stands at 4,117 students, the largest student body since welcoming its first class in 1911, solidifying Anderson’s status as the largest private university in South Carolina. The record mark continues a... Continue Reading »

ERLC offers guide for pastors, churches on sexuality, gender issues

Southern Baptist pastors and churches have a new theological and practical guide to help them address issues involving sexuality and gender. The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission published the document, “A Biblical Resource for Pastors on Gender and Sexuality,”... Continue Reading »

Barber’s ’60 Minutes’ interview brings positive reviews from SBC leaders

A wide-ranging interview on CBS’ “60 Minutes” Oct. 9 focused on the SBC’s recent decisions to address sexual abuse, was well-received by a group of Southern Baptist leaders. The Sunday evening interview by Anderson Cooper covered not only sexual... Continue Reading »

Second Laurens congregation celebrates 125 years of ministry

The congregation of Second Baptist Church of Laurens observed its 125th anniversary on Oct. 16. The church was first organized as Little River Baptist Church on Oct. 3, 1897. Its first meeting took place under a brush arbor on... Continue Reading »

Bray names 2023 SCBC Committee on Committees

In accordance with the South Carolina Baptist Convention Bylaws, convention president Wayne Bray has selected the 2023 Committee on Committees. The committee consists of at least one person from churches with 500 in worship or more, at least three... Continue Reading »

SCBC Pastors Conference features ‘Hope and Encouragement’ theme

This year’s Pastors Conference of the South Carolina Baptist Convention features the theme, “Hope and Encouragement,” when it meets on Monday, Nov. 14, at Riverland Hills Baptist Church in Irmo. A morning and afternoon session are planned, with four... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Bill Reames

William Lake “Bill” Reames, 89, of Charlotte, N.C., died Oct. 11, 2022. A native of Johnston, S.C., he graduated from Furman University and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He previously served as pastor of the following South Carolina Baptist churches:... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Derrill Smith

J. Derrill Smith, 70, of Seneca, died Sept. 30, 2022, from complications caused by Lewy body dementia. A native of Seneca, he attended Anderson College, Central Wesleyan College, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Erskine Theological Seminary. His first pastorate... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Evelyn Griffith Tollison

Evelyn Griffith Tollison, 98, of Easley, wife of the late Grady Tollison, died Oct. 1, 2022. Born in Anderson County, she served 50 years alongside her husband in churches he pastored and volunteered with Palmetto Baptist Hospital for 21... Continue Reading »

‘Princess Blossom’ is a tale of love and acceptance, author says

Courier Publishing is pleased to introduce “Princess Blossom and the Miraculous Cape” (42 pages, hardcover, $19.95), written by Mayna Cosby and illustrated by Shaina Manuel. Princess Blossom, although deeply loved by her father, the king, is lonely after the... Continue Reading »