The beginning of a new year is often associated with increased interest in gym memberships, at-home workout equipment and programs designed around living a healthier lifestyle. As consumers recover …

As an educator, I remember the late nights all too well — the hours spent piecing together resources, searching online and crafting material. Like so many educators, I wanted my lessons to …

  Several days ago, someone told our grandson Alex that Lynchburg, Virginia, would get a foot of snow overnight. Lynchburg is his temporary residence as he studies to beçome a …

I’m not a fan of the movie Gladiator. I know, blasphe- my, right? I have a reason though. The one thing that has always stuck with me from the movie was the ending when Russell …

Given all of the political discontent across the United States, is there anything to be hopeful about? Susan Glisson, a Georgian who gained renown running the William Winter Institute for Racial …

  According to reports, more than 50% of us returned a Christmas gift during the 2023 holiday season. Clothing topped the list with home decor following close behind.    But with …

My daddy wouldn’t like today’s country music. Well, he’d like some of it, mainly the songs that sound country and with words a man could understand. I recorded the Country …

About this time every year since 2009, we implore state lawmakers to look at South Carolina’s big picture and do the work that will make life better for most people – those whose taxes …

  The start of a new year is the perfect time to resolve to protect your personal and financial information. BBB presents the following 10 New Year’s resolutions to fight scammers, prevent …

We’re in the midst of the holiday shopping season, and you may see offers for the best deals yet. It can feel even more exciting if you see a claim that as part of a holiday deal, the …

If you, like me, sometimes think that members of the human race have been vaccinated against kindness, we’re both wrong. It’s still here. We just need to turn away from all the hate and …

“Is it better to give or to receive?” That question was posed recently to a contestant on “Flip Side”, a survey television gameshow. The contestant had to decide whether …

Words are magic. No, seriously. If you read or write a well-crafted sentence, it casts a kind of spell on you that you wouldn’t expect. Words can make you feel things, believe things, …

Santa isn’t the only one keeping track of who is naughty and who is nice! The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to beware of these common holiday scams: Be cautious shopping …

In today’s fast-paced world, the importance of athletic programs in schools goes beyond physical fitness. These programs play a crucial role in shaping the lives of our students, offering …

If you're familiar, there's a section of Facebook where it asks, "What's on your mind?"  Logged on, looking at it, there at the top of my profile page, I stopped, thought and …

Poetry. That art form that is so compelling, yet frustrating. A great poem can bring tears to your eyes. However, many students struggle with the ideas of rhyme, meter, and rhythm, and snore through …

A record 182 million Americans shopped in stores and online during the 2023 five-day holiday shopping period from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to the National Retail Federation. …

Book fans can be very devoted to their favorite books and authors. This includes wanting to know the ins and outs of every single detail that is possibly available to them. They want to know …

Every profession has its standouts, those who set the standard in their field. Robert Williams is one of those people in journalism.  Robert owned several weekly newspapers, mostly in South …

The role of school boards in shaping the educational experience for students and guiding the future of our communities cannot be overstated, especially as we have navigated the recent consolidation …

The holidays are fast approaching, and with that comes spikes in reports to  BBB Scam Tracker  regarding delivery related scams and “porch pirates” – thieves who brazenly …

I stumbled upon a BBC Global interview with J.R.R. Tolkien on YouTube in which he was discussing the influences on his work of The Lord of the Rings . In the interview on how WWI inspired his work, …

CAYCE, S.C. (Nov. 20, 2024) – Dominion Energy is reminding customers to stay alert and protect themselves from utility scams this holiday season. “Scammers will never take the day off, …

Dear Potential Donor:  THE SMARTBOX, has an exciting opportunity to serve the children and families of the Allendale and Barnwell SC area via the TOYS FOR TOTS TOY DRIVE. We are seeking the …