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Accountant fulfills dream of completing degree

Life has taught David Thiem many things. A partner in a successful accounting firm, Thiem has learned the importance of building personal relationships with the people behind the paperwork he receives from his clients. A community servant, he has... Continue Reading »

CSU goes ‘the extra mile’ to provide car for student

When Rusty Bruns received a late homework assignment from Jatonya Simmons who had just missed his class, he questioned the 19-year-old freshman about her arrival.... Continue Reading »

Dowless new director for academics at North Greenville

Don Dowless will join the North Greenville University administration in June as executive director for academics. He comes to NGU from Charleston Southern University, where he has served as associate provost and dean for the College of Humanities and... Continue Reading »

Georgia missionary Reggie Robbins: ‘Trying to see the homeless like God sees them’

Often discouraged and depressed, the two dozen men sitting in the church service reflect the scars, the struggles, the pain of hard lives on Atlanta's infamous Memorial Drive. To Reginald Robbins, they are nothing less than God's children, ready... Continue Reading »

Intersections: Where Faith Meets Life

Away from home, Rufus is a criminal. But under his own roof, he is a prized pooch.... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for March 9, 2006

Gladys Clamp, 93 years old, was saved and presented herself to the church for baptism at Westerly Hills Baptist Church, Fort Mill. She became the oldest person Westerly Hills has ever baptized.   First Creek Baptist Church, Iva, presented... Continue Reading »

New Orleans to welcome Billy, Franklin Graham

For 10 years, an interfaith group in New Orleans tried to get the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association to schedule a campaign in the Crescent City.... Continue Reading »

Spartanburg missionaries return ‘home’ following family tragedy

One year after the death of their 8-year-old son in a tragic accident, Southern Baptist missionaries John and Shannon Pettit are back where they can continue to heal.... Continue Reading »

Seminar room at Furman to honor Lloyd and Joy Batson

A seminar room in Furman University's new science complex will be named for Lloyd and Joy Batson in honor of the significant contributions the Pickens couple has made to the university.... Continue Reading »

Mini World Changers event benefits Summerville residents

Approximately 50 Charleston Southern University students will participate in the eighth annual Mini World Changers event at Summerville Baptist Church March 17-19. The women's volleyball team, Lambda Theta Chi sorority, and students from the Future Teachers Society, among others,... Continue Reading »

WMU announces nominees for board, nominating committee

The Woman's Missionary Union has announced the 2006-2007 nominees for executive board positions.... Continue Reading »

Faithfuel

“I love Jesus. It’s more joyful knowing him than all that snowboarding stuff. And so being able to snowboard for him is amazing.” – U.S. snowboarder Kelly Clark, who on her last run in the halfpipe, rode to the... Continue Reading »