Bringing Confidence to Women Through Jewelry story by Jordan Pupa At just six weeks old, Grace DuBose was diagnosed with an extremely rare blood vessel tumor called Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma. She had less than a 10 percent chance of living. However, by the grace of God, she survived. Later in life, at the young…
GSSM’s Girl UP Organization story by GSSM student, Madelyne LeVassiur Chances are you’ve seen the groups of teenagers that swarm downtown Hartsville on Friday nights, or caught a glimpse of high school students that jaywalk across a four-lane road. These are more than likely kids enrolled at the Governor’s School for Science and…
It’s a Celebration of Good Beer and Good People. A few years ago, the City of Hartsville started to boom. New businesses brought new opportunities and Hartsville became a place where people wanted to plant their roots. After enjoying a few craft beers during a brainstorming session with Mayor Mel Pennington, the Wholesale Wine and…
Sweet Potato Salad with Toasted Pecans Step 1: Roasted Sweet Potatoes 4 medium sweet potatoes, cleaned and cut in 1/2 inch cubes 3 medium shallots diced 3 1/2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 tsp. ground coriander Pinch of cayenne pepper Pinch of chili powder Salt and pepper to taste Toss all together and roast at 375o for 20…
A Silent Dilemma story by Meridith T. Graham, M.S., M.DIV, LMSW A few years ago, I was privileged to facilitate a vicarious trauma support group with first responders, including firemen, paramedics, military members, policemen, etc., who were receiving treatment for substance use disorders. These noble persons whom time and time again have put…
Going with the Flow story by Ashley Elvington • photos by Ivana Reay-Jones Photography Many who happen to meet Veronica Robertson will agree that she is a ray of sunshine, exuberating joy and kindness and warmth that puts a soul at ease. Originally from Colombia, South America, it didn’t take long for Veronica…
As a behavioral health professional for over twenty-five years and the father of two school age children, I recognize the importance of staying abreast of the latest challenges and trends in regards to youth substance abuse and its related negative behaviors. I was excited to see the recently released 2018 Communities That Care…
In 1983, President Ronald Reagan designated the month of November as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. It is still recognized today. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, at that time there were less than two million people with the disease, however, that number has increased to more than five million. Alzheimer’s disease is now the sixth-leading…