LIVING ON PURPOSE: The Lord of the harvest
By Bill Holland As this year has been different than any we have known, I hope you have found a way to make it one of the most meaningful and personal spiritual experiences with God ever. As the darkness of winter fades and the light of spring emerges, we miss our time of being together, but we can still read, study and worship God, as we take this opportunity to enjoy His presence. We recently remembered Good Friday as the day our...
Pets of the Week
Green-Eyed Lady! Nelly is ready for the runway with her long legs, snazzy brown tabby coat and cute cheeks. This friendly, chatty lady has a most musical meow as she asks you to come over to give her some loving! A good choice for a family with other cats and kids, Nelly is playful, social and she may sing a bit off key but otherwise has the makings of a perfect little feline companion. 10 months old; female; tabby Gunner is just as...
Trinity-Byrnes hires new volleyball coach
Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate School has hired Celina Epps as its new varsity girls volleyball coach. “I am very excited to announce Celina Epps as our varsity girls volleyball coach. Celina will bring a tremendous amount of energy, passion and knowledge to our program. Her caring and compassion for both the game and her players will undoubtedly have a tremendous impact upon our institution,” says coach Jared Amell, athletic director at...
Duke Energy Foundation provides funds to South Carolina K-12 education organizations during COVID-19 crisis
The Duke Energy Foundation has announced more than $340,000 in grants to support South Carolina K-12 education programs focused on summer reading loss, STEM and experiential learning. Given the COVID-19 crisis, the Foundation has given each grantee the opportunity for additional flexibility and the option to use the funds to address unforeseen operational challenges. “Nonprofits are on the front lines of the pandemic response. Having...
How certain nutrients affect your body
The effects of proper nutrition on the body are profound. When paired with routine exercise, a diet that’s rich in nutrients can lay the foundation for a long, healthy life. Many people are aware that their bodies need nutrients like protein and carbohydrates every day, but they may not know just what these and other important nutrients do for their bodies. Proteins The online medical resource WebMD notes that the body uses protein to...
Florence-Darlington Technical College’s summer classes to be taught online
Due to the ongoing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) will hold the majority of its summer classes online. Traditional 10-week and eight-week lecture classes will be taught strictly online. Those classes will go live on the college’s D2L platform beginning May 26. Classes that were not originally taught online will evolve into an online format. Classes that feature labs will be taught using a...