Backyard Stargazer
It’s September and the Autumnal Equinox is almost here. The term equinox is Latin for equi (equal) and nox (night).
Herbs and some meds don’t mix
Herbal remedies may be used to treat symptoms of many conditions and can often be a viable tool in an overall health plan. But there is a dearth of research evaluating the use of herbal medicines, particularly in clinical trial. However, The Mayo Clinic says about one-half of adults in the United States reports having used at least one dietary supplement in the previous month, though research indicates that only about 34 percent of...
West Florence runs wild against Darlington
By Drake Horton Contributing Writer Florence – This past Friday’s game against the West Florence Knights was nothing short of a complete disaster for the Darlington Falcons. Playing on the road at Memorial Stadium in Florence, the Falcons fell to 0-2 on the year, losing to West Florence by the lopsided score of 52-21. In a game with built up anticipation, it did not take Darlington long to find itself in a hole, going down 28-0 by the...
Carter details dynamic program growth, more new initiatives at FMU kickoff event
Francis Marion University President Dr. Fred Carter highlighted the dramatic growth of University’s academic programs, and its increasing impact on the region, at the FMU’s faculty breakfast last week. The annual event serves as the kickoff for the academic year. FMU’s 2018-19 academic year begins on Tuesday with the first day of full classes. More than 800 new students are expected on campus, part of a student body of almost 4,000....
Scott Praises the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, following passage of Senate resolution
WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott released the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan resolution honoring the great singer, Aretha Franklin: “Aretha Franklin was a visionary. Her music inspired change, stirred hearts and minds, and influenced generations to come,” said Senator Scott. “We lost the Queen of Soul, but Heaven gained the voice of an angel. May God bless her legacy, and as we say a little...