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Two join CSU religion faculty

Charleston Southern University has two additions to its religion department ? Michael Bryant as an assistant professor of religion specializing in New Testament and Bobby Howard as instructor of religion and youth minister.... Continue Reading »

Joseph H. Stover

Joseph H. Stover, 79, of Union, a retired pastor, died Oct. 8, 2008, at his home.... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for November 13, 2008

CHRISTOPHER RYAN SMITH was ordained to the ministry Oct. 19 by Homeland Park Baptist Church, Anderson, where he is minister of youth and children. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Smith of Anderson and is majoring... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for November 13, 2008

Sadie Bright was honored by Little Mountain Baptist Church, Wellford, for 45 years service as Sunday school secretary. With her are pastor Joshua Phillips, left, and Eugene McKelvey, Sunday school director.   Eureka Baptist Church, Anderson, recently had a... Continue Reading »

Hulon celebrates 60th anniversary

Hulon Baptist Church, Batesburg, celebrated its 60th homecoming Oct. 12 with an attendance of 265 people. Pastor Larry Patterson presented Jeanette Kyzer a certificate, recognizing her for 60 years of service to Hulon as the only surviving charter member.... Continue Reading »

‘Hands and Feet Day’ sends members beyond walls

Recently, Southside Baptist Church in Spartanburg spent a Saturday being the hands and feet of Jesus. From children through senior adults, 173 members of the church organized ministry teams through Sunday schools and went out to model the love... Continue Reading »

First Person – Young people & the ’08 election

It's been fascinating to see a presidential candidate capture the loyalty of young people. Beyond just emotions, students so believed in their candidate that they knocked on doors and worked the phone banks.... Continue Reading »

CSU students minister in Tennessee

Nine Charleston Southern University students joined with campus minister Clark Carter and served with Snow Memorial Baptist Church in Johnson City, Tenn., over fall break Oct. 11-14. This was the fifth year of serving in this area for Charleston... Continue Reading »

Intersections: Where Faith Meets Life – by Bob Weathers

How did the crew of the H.L. Hunley die? Scientists may have an answer to this mystery.... Continue Reading »

First Person – Where in the world are you?

A GPS makes it possible to always know where you?ve been, where you are and where you?re headed ? sort of the past, present, and future of your life from a visual and geographic perspective. You never have to... Continue Reading »

‘Fireproof’ stays in top 10 in averages, ends No. 13 in weekend gross

Bolstered by its opening in more than 100 new theaters, ?Fireproof? finished in the top 10 again on a per-theater average gross over the weekend of Oct. 31-Nov. 2, according to studio estimates ? an unusual feat considering it... Continue Reading »

Hopkins fifth-grader shares soccer skills, Christ in West Africa

Carson Floyd is like most 11-year-old American boys. He follows his favorite sports teams (the Atlanta Braves, Citadel Bulldogs (his dad's alma mater), South Carolina Gamecocks and New York Jets). He enjoys swimming and playing video games. He takes... Continue Reading »