Go Red for Women® Fast Facts story provided by the American Heart Association® Did you know… Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, claiming the lives of one in three women? Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, taking more lives than all forms of cancer combined. More than one in…
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Serious About Shoes
“Sneak”ing Through Winter
January Book Suggestions
“Have you ever believed that you aren’t good enough? That you’re not thin enough? That you’re unlovable? That you’re a bad mom? Have you ever believed that you deserve to be treated badly? That you’ll never amount to anything? All lies.” The beginning of the year is a great time to…
Medicine with a Heaping’ Dose of Christian Love
Mercy Medicine Free Clinic Celebrates 25 Years! story by John Elwood Owens, MD, JD Throughout the entire world, but particularly in the Western Hemisphere, the approaching end of the calendar year usually means three things to most people: firstly, a Thanksgiving feast with family and friends to reflect on our many blessings from…
Local Political Parties
story by Mark W. Buyck, III In our last couple of articles, we have detailed the origins of the modern Republican Party in South Carolina. The State first broke with the national Democratic Party in the Presidential Election of 1948 when it supported native son Strom Thurmond. Eisenhower and Nixon were both competitive…
A Health Benefit for the Body, Mind & Mental State
story by Jordan Pupa While the holiday season is full of good cheer and good company, it can also be a very stressful time. Lucky for us, Serenity Touch in downtown Lake City specializes in massage treatments, the perfect tool for staying healthy in the new year. Sheriko Jernigan’s journey with Serenity Touch began 2013…
Resolutions for Your Skin
Each year, we all make resolutions to better ourselves. Let this new year be a new start for your skin, too. Here is a list to help you reach your skin care goals and obtain that glowing healthy complexion! 1.) Get to know your skin and choose the correct products to address your specific concerns….
U.S. Air Force Recruiters Tell How You Can Strengthen Your Future
Staff Sergeant Michael Nudo (left) is an Active Duty Air Force Recruiter in Florence. He is originally from Youngwood, PA and joined the Air Force in February 2007. He has a wife, Sabrina, and one daughter, Summer (1). He has been a recruiter for 7 months. Before recruiting, he was a Fuels Technician…
Rotarians in Drug Deterrence Education
Circle Park Behavioral Health Services, Florence School District One and the three Florence area Rotary Clubs conducted a graduation ceremony recognizing this school year’s participants in the RIDDE (Rotarians in Drug Deterrence Education) program. The ceremony was held Friday, May 18 at McLaurin Elementary School and included 125 third grade students. …