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Jerry St John, 93, of Columbia died May 14, 2026, after a brief illness. He was a Louisiana native but grew up in Warren, Ark. He was called to the ministry in 1951 and attended Ouachita Baptist University and... Continue Reading »
South Carolina is no stranger to the longevity of its political leaders. Sen. Strom Thurmond served just one term as governor of South Carolina (1947–1951) but his service as senior senator in Washington stretched from 1956 to 2003 —... Continue Reading »
I remember the day my pastor’s wife became homeless. Helen was a great pastor’s wife. She served faithfully for decades alongside her husband, Len G., who served as the pastor of a First Baptist Church in a small town... Continue Reading »
The Executive Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention voted unanimously and enthusiastically to grant $1 million to the International Mission Board (IMB) for dormitory renovations at the International Learning Center (ILC). “While the dollar figure is large, the... Continue Reading »
Whether consciously or subconsciously, we all make assumptions that affect our lives. Some assumptions are more dangerous than others. Assuming the waiter correctly relayed your order to the chef is not nearly as hazardous as assuming that the oncoming... Continue Reading »
I assume I’m not alone when I say that I don’t like to wait. At the store, I’m the guy scanning for the shortest checkout line, only to somehow end up in the longest one. At a fast-food restaurant... Continue Reading »
National WMU acquired Royal Racers on May 1, 2026. Since 1984, Royal Racers has resourced Royal Ambassadors with high quality wooden craft kits. “There’s something unforgettable about the excitement of a pinewood derby — the intense preparation and creativity,... Continue Reading »
Carlisle Driggers, 88, Hartsville native and executive director-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention from 1992 until his retirement in 2007, passed away May 18 at his residence in Georgia. Driggers’ 16-year tenure is the second longest for an... Continue Reading »
SCBaptist family, it is with a heavy heart we inform you that Dr. Carlisle Driggers passed away last night at his residence in Georgia. Dr. Driggers faithfully served as the Executive Director-Treasurer of the SCBaptist Convention from 1992 until... Continue Reading »
Southern Baptist Convention President Clint Pressley has announced his appointments to the 2026 Committee on Committees. Pressley, pastor of Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Charlotte, N.C., has named Cory Horton, pastor, Brushy Creek Baptist, Taylors, S.C., as chair; and Mat... Continue Reading »
The Executive Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention met on April 28, passing several significant motions, including new collaborations with both the International Mission Board and the North American Mission Board. The board voted unanimously to grant the... Continue Reading »
Charleston Southern won their 27th game of the 2026 season on Saturday afternoon by a 7-1 final score at Longwood. The victory clinched CSU’s first back-to-back winning seasons since 1987 and 1988 when they went 25-17 and 27-16. The... Continue Reading »
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