Living on Purpose: Even now, God is in total control
By Bill Holland Praise the Lord, I am feeling better and beginning to regain some of my strength. I want to thank everyone for your prayers. Pneumonia is a formidable opponent, and it takes a while for the body to defeat the infection and manage the healing process. I received an e-mail yesterday from a sweet lady who attended a church with us back in 1997. The church was called “Christ Fellowship” and was facilitated by Bob Neff and...
Personalized meds may be the future of healthcare
When a person feels ill, his or her doctor may assess any symptoms and then prescribe a particular medication to treat or alleviate those symptoms. Doctors prescribe medications hoping to treat sickness, but sometimes prescriptions fall short, leaving some to wonder if prescription medications could be customized more for individual needs? The science is already here. Making specialized drugs is not a new concept. Prior to the rise of...
COVID-19 fears are changing the way we mourn
By Samantha Lyles slyles@newsandpress.net Precautions against spreading COVID-19 have caused many disruptions to daily life. National safety guidelines advise against non-essential travel and gatherings of more than 10 people, and President Donald Trump recently said those “social distancing” requirements will be in effect through April 30. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has banned gatherings of more three people. These limits...
CORONAVIRUS BRIEFS
COMPILED BY BOBBY BRYANT NEW ORDER ON CROWDS: S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster has issued an executive order allowing law-enforcement officers to disperse crowds of three or more if deemed “a threat to public health.” These types of public parties, “boisterous” gatherings, “spontaneous” gatherings in parking lots, etc., would be misdemeanors. McMaster said in a statement: “Law enforcement has the ability to disperse groups of people...
Woodard Farms to host special event for diners
Woodard Farms has been chosen to host the world-renowned culinary experience “Outstanding in the Field” at their farm in Darlington. The event will take place Oct. 8 at their farm at 2128 Woodard Farm Road. “Outstanding in the Field” is an international organization that celebrates regional cuisines via open-air “pop-up” dinners in the places where ingredients for the menu are sourced. This immersive dining experience aims to...