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Mack Hutson MACK HUTSON recently began duties as pastor of Pleasant Hill Church, Conway. He previously served at Springfield Church, Conway, since 2007, and High Point Church, Conway, from 1993-2007. Hutson holds a doctorate and a master’s degree from... Continue Reading »

Rachelle Friedman was overwhelmed with excitement. Her future with fiance Chris Chapman was bright and promising. She and her bridesmaids escaped to Virginia Beach in May of 2010 for her bachelorette party. And then they dashed to the pool... Continue Reading »

Anderson, Charleston Southern and North Greenville universities are reporting record enrollments this fall, with the combined student population at the three schools topping 8,400.... Continue Reading »

The North Greenville University Campus Band was birthed in August. The band plays contemporary praise and worship music at chapel and other venues. Jared Barber, class of 2009, is music director for the band. During his student days, Barber... Continue Reading »

More than half of Somalia's population ? roughly 3.7 million people, including 400,000 children ? is at risk as Somalia enters the fourth month of a devastating famine. The famine, coupled with military unrest and anarchy in parts of... Continue Reading »

Labor Day was no picnic or holiday for dozens of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers and leaders involved in responses to flooding along the East Coast and in North Dakota and to raging wildfires across Texas. Disaster relief teams... Continue Reading »

Reverse mortgages are becoming more popular now that the housing market is down, people are living longer, and health care costs are increasing rapidly. However, much caution needs to be used when considering them.... Continue Reading »

?Your dog lives better than my daughter and I do,? Lu Wei Hong* says. She isn't angry; she's just stating the facts. My dog has daily access to nutritious food and clean water and sleeps in a bed in... Continue Reading »

In some ways, pastor Shannon Long has come home to First Church, Whitmire. In September, Long will celebrate his fifth year as pastor at Whitmire where he first pastored about 40 years ago on the journey to being an... Continue Reading »

A pastor and his wife who have served the same church for 50 years – and who continue to serve – were honored Aug. 7. Boyce and Doris Whitman Boyce and Doris Whitman were recognized during a homecoming service... Continue Reading »

With most schools now back in the swing of things, there is a growing threat against which parents, pastors, and teachers must educate and safeguard our youth. Sexting is a trend among teens that has become a growing problem... Continue Reading »

A yellow taxi made its rounds over the summer to churches around Barnwell County and nearby. Its trip began in early June at Elko Church. Hearing about LifeWay Christian Resources? Big Apple Adventure theme for Vacation Bible School, Nancy... Continue Reading »