story by Kelly Parker In 1985, a group of dedicated citizens from all around Dillon County came together to form the Dillon County Theatre Board. Their mission was to raise the capital necessary to restore the former movie theatre as a venue to hold performances for the community and to have a building…
Southside Early Childhood Center 5K Teacher story by Jordan Pupa | photography provided to Vip On May 12th many of us will celebrate Mother’s Day, a special day each year where we can honor and celebrate our mothers, as well as other influential mother-like figures in our lives, for the strong and wonderful…
Significant Improvements to Its Historic Downtown story by T.D. Rykard | photography provided by Visit Lake City, SC Ongoing downtown building renovations and façade repairs spearheaded by the Greater Lake City Community Development Office, plus the creation and continued cultivation of multiple downtown “floral scapes” by Moore Farms Botanical Garden have positively transformed…
story and guide by Rebecca Giese Mother’s Day, a day to remind your mom, grandmother and other important women in your life how much you appreciate and love them. Now you can get them flowers or chocolates, but it isn’t Valentines Day. I collected some gift ideas to step up your game…
You hear stories from students where they thank their teachers for the lessons that they taught them, and the time that they spent with them. This story is different from those. This is a thank you from the teacher to a student that taught them how determination, strength, and bliss can save a…
story by Doug Smith This time of year is my absolute favorite. Signs of new beginnings are all around. Flowers and colors are blooming left and right. My favorite new beginning is the rose. Nothing can be more exciting than to see a rose bush come to life. This is the simple pleasure…
Mental health has everything to do with how we as individuals think, feel, and behave. The more positive we think, the more balanced a lifestyle we maintain, and the better we feel and function overall. However, for many, mental health automatically brings to mind mental illnesses like depression, anxiety, bipolar, and schizophrenia. Mental…
story by Alexis Grantham | photography by Faren Kilpatrick As the saying goes, and 1 Corinthians 10:13 reflects, “God will never give you more than you can handle.” We’ve all been tested, some more than others, but through faith, we are able to overcome our trials. Not many have fallen witness to this…
Floral Arranging for Beginners story and photography by Rebecca Giese Since I was little, I have always loved fresh cut flowers and helping my mom arrange a vase. Well, that love has grown into a bit of hobby of mine. I love taking a mix of garden and yard clippings with store-bought stems…
HISTORIC MARION REVITALIZATION ASSOCIATION RECEIVES $75,000 GRANT Historic Marion Revitalization Association is proud to announce the acceptance of a $75,000 grant from the Marion County Healthcare Foundation. HMRA employed MPA Strategies based out of Columbia, South Carolina to assist with the grant writing process. The grant, which spans a total of three years, will contribute…