When I was in elementary school—it was either the sixth or seventh grade—my classmates elected me to fight a boy named Johnny because he supposedly was picking on smaller kids. It was …

The online home furniture industry revenue has grown to $15.4 billion in the past five years. This increase likely reflects the home improvements many homeowners are making, parents shopping for …

During the recent Presidential debate against Donald Trump, Joe Biden embarrassed himself and further revealed what most Americans already knew – that he is not fit to lead. Sadly, …

BBB Alert: Watch out for “free roof inspections” With the warmer weather and summer storms, roofing scams become more common.  BBB Scam Tracker  frequently receives reports …

Online shopping is growing, which means online returns are increasing, too. However, policies and processes vary from store to store. Figuring out how to get your item back to the seller and your …

Myles Robert Godfrey and I were in diapers the first time we met. I think Myles had soiled his, but I didn’t say anything. After all, he was just a month-old. I was a year old. It was …

It’s not uncommon for visitors to Charleston to revel in one history when it really might be richer to absorb another. Too many forget the critical national importance of Charleston and the …

Security experts recommend creating a unique, strong password for every online account you create. But that’s easier said than done! Many people admit to using the same password across all …

Ninety years ago, the red, sandy field in middle Georgia buzzed with agricultural activity as a grandfather worked the land to coax cotton out of 12 acres.  It was hard work for a man who left …

If you’re talking to John Stamey, you’re probably talking long distance. Very long distance. Like outer space. Stamey is organizer of something he calls the World UFO …

DEAN MANSFIELD (noun) – A tough yet compassionate educator who dedicated her career to helping children in Allendale and Barnwell counties.    While that entry may not be in …

My brother, Kenneth, was good, maybe even great, at everything he did. Well, nearly everything. Golf would be an exception, although he loved the game and would play with anybody, even really good …

Several years ago, a friend’s grandmother died, leaving her fully furnished house vacant and eventually going up for sale. But before my friend could list it, a couple broke in and set up …

One of the most overused words in any language is “expert.” News people write that word a lot to avoid a long, boring title. I don’t claim to be an expert on anything, but …

We’ve seen several data breach announcements this year, including the AT&T breach that has potentially impacted 73 million people. Data breaches are more common these days, especially as …

Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy a little humor in the current presidential campaigns? Nothing is funny about what’s going on. Despite what you thought of John Kennedy, his politics or his …

Better Business Bureau (BBB) is noticing an increase in calls related to door-to-door sales. Door-to-door salespeople offer paving services, pine straw, magazine subscriptions, security alarms, or …

It’s been a long time coming, but I’m finally happy to say that my first book is nearly here. My novelette, Tales of the Bloodstalker: Blackmane’s Chest is being released in May of 2024. …

This past Easter, after visiting Blackville First Baptist Church, (BFBC); I left the parking lot with such gratitude for new beginnings. Raised Catholic as a young child I remember daydreaming …

I was that kid who loved going to the Scholastic bookfairs in elementary school. I collected Captain Underpants, sticker books, and Magic Treehouse. I loved getting books. I loved reading time during …

Our granddaughter Abigail texted, asking if we would like to hear an author speak during our visit to Birmingham. The name of his book is, How to Stay Married. “I think she wants us to hear a …

Whether you’re in need of HVAC system installation, electrical work, a new roof on your house, or you’re ready for a bathroom remodel, it’s extremely important that you check out prospective …

I love to read. I like to think myself as a fairly well-read person. However, in my lifetime as a reader, I have come across books that were just not worth the hype. Here are some of them. 1. The …

Awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1953 and the Nobel prize in 1954, Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea is regarded as the finest piece of literature that was ever written by the author. This …

Sitting on my shelf for a few years, I decided to finally read all the way through Neil Gaiman’s Norse Mythology. A large part of this had to do with the fact that I had just finished John …