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October 23, 2006 RSS feed / LifeStyles

Citizens encouraged to reduce open burning of yard debris

COLUMBIA - As the leaves of summer begin to wither and fall, homeowners are encouraged to begin exploring alternatives to burning their yard debris, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today. More...

SPIRIT DAY AT VILLAGE SCHOOL BENEFITS MEALS ON WHEELS

The halls of the Village School were filled with team spirit recently when the school sponsored a Spirit Day to raise money for Meals on Wheels. The staff members and students who donated $1 got to wear clothing sporting their favorite team's logo. More...

MARRIAGES

The following marriages have been filed in the probate court of Cherokee County: More...

CHILDREN'S HOME VOLUNTEERS

A number of Limestone College students spend time at the Cherokee Children's Home, where they assist the staff by helping with homework as part of the tutoring program, going on activities with the children and participating in organized play. More...

Limestone hosting French language film fest Oct. 20-Nov. 2

Limestone College is sponsoring The Tournees Festival, a five-night French language film series that will feature five award-winning international films, beginning today and continuing through Thursday, Nov. More...

One in 523 U.S. children, teens has diabetes

University of South Carolina researcher leads report

COLUMBIA - In the nation's first study to examine the prevalence of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in youth of all major ethnic groups, researchers have found that about one in every 523 children and adolescents in the United States has diabetes. More...

RECEIVES DOCTOR OF THEOLOGY

Greg Little, pastor of Victory Baptist Church, recently graduated from Andersonville Theological Seminary of Camilla, Ga., with a Doctor of Theology degree. Dr. Little also holds a Master's and Bachelor's degree from Andersonville. More...

BIRTHDAYS

CAROLINE ELISE HARRIS celebrated her 10th birthday October 10, 2006. She is the daughter of Wayne and Jennifer Harris of Gaffney. Maternal grandparents are Lewis and Frances Aldridge of Inman. Paternal grandmother is Betty M. Harris of Gaffney. More...