Category: Current Articles
Bottle & Tap – Hartsville’s Craft Beer Destination
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…
Festive Wreaths – Deck Your Door!
In the Kitchen
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…
Secondary Trauma
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…
Veronica Robertson
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…
Lots to Like About Teens Today
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…
Alzheimer’s Awareness
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…
Capturing Professionalism
Engaging consumers through photography and videography Ivana Reay-Jones is no stranger to the world of media. Her father was a cameraman for a local television station, one of her uncles was a photographer, and another uncle was a magazine editor. At the age of 12, Ivana became the family photographer, capturing memories…
South Carolina Begins Turning Red
South Carolina is undoubtedly a red state. The Governor as well as all eight constitutionally elected statewide officers are Republicans. Republicans have a comfortable majority in both the South Carolina House of Representatives and Senate. Seven of eight United States Congressmen are Republicans as well as both United States Senators. Both South Carolina…