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Free medical clinic busier than ever

With the economy in a downturn, it is not surprising that activity at the Taylors Free Medical Clinic is on the upswing.... Continue Reading »

Commentary: The mystery of Christmas … by Don Kirkland

We often are puzzled by events that take place in our lives, or by the actions of others and even ourselves. Try as we might to gain some understanding of what has happened or what somebody has done, we... Continue Reading »

North Greenville University dedicates Runion Creative Arts Center

A blustery, cold day was not enough to dampen the spirits of those assembled recently to dedicate the Eddie Runion Creative Arts Center on the campus of North Greenville University.... Continue Reading »

First Person – The generation gap

I recently attended the annual meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention. This meeting served as a painful reminder of the generation gap that exists in our convention at both the state and national level.... Continue Reading »

Sunday Dinner: Green Bean Casserole

As a general rule, men don't like several foods mixed in a dish, topped with grated cheese, baked at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, and called a casserole. They like a meat, a vegetable, a starch, a bread, a... Continue Reading »

North Greenville University December graduates challenged to persevere

North Greenville University held its largest winter commencement, with 120 undergraduate and 25 graduate diplomas given Dec. 11. Carolyn Hamlin, composer and musician from Easley, delivered the commencement address.... Continue Reading »

Caregivers need support from churches

Too often church members are hesitant to provide support for people who are primary caregivers to an elderly parent or a special needs child, usually because they don't know what to do.... Continue Reading »

Charleston Southern University graduates encouraged to ‘write your own headline’

Charleston Southern University held commencement exercises Dec. 13 at the North Charleston Coliseum. Family and friends gathered to witness 268 graduate and undergraduate students receive degrees.... Continue Reading »

One in 10 adults is a caregiver

Eleven percent of the people who participated in a LifeWay Research survey said they or an immediate family member are the primary full-time caregiver to an elderly parent or a special needs child, a statistic also shown in two... Continue Reading »

Record 111 students graduate at Anderson University

A record 111 Anderson University students received diplomas during winter commencement exercises Dec. 17. In addition, several students received master's degrees in education in only the second graduation ceremony to include the awarding of master's degrees.... Continue Reading »

My Answer – by Billy Graham

Dear Dr. Graham: My sister is retired, and says she no longer goes to church because of her health. But I think the real reason is because she just doesn't want to go to all that trouble. She does... Continue Reading »

Fast Facts for December 25, 2008

Zoo drops Creation Museum promo A Christmas season partnership between the Cincinnati Zoo and the Creation Museum aimed at boosting tourism has ended days after it was launched, with the zoo pulling out after receiving a significant number of... Continue Reading »