By Liesha Wessinger-Hufstetler Natural disasters or national emergencies are always a possibility, and Lexington County has training to be trained for a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The training includes disaster preparedness, hazards, basic disaster response skills, for events that would impact the Chapin area. If you are interested inContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern Writer Another Shady Grove cemetery that transports me to Alabama in July 1936. On a sultry August Sunday I drove up on Shady Grove Methodist Church. Seeing it resurrected James Agee’s “Shady Grove, Alabama, July 1936,” his description of a cemetery in Let Us Now PraiseContinue Reading
Seems a cowboy could hitch his horse and get a shot of whiskey here. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net June 29, 1956, President Dwight Eisenhower signed the Interstate Act. Nigh 70 years later a grid of steel, cement, and asphalt makes it impossible to see little of interest. DespairContinue Reading
By Leisha Wessinger-Hufstetler Chapin Town Hall meeting is on Tuesday, August 19 at 6 pm, at 157 NW Columbia Ave, Chapin SC. Now that school has started back, that means football and marching band on Friday nights. The first football game starts on August 27 at Chapin High School atContinue Reading
By Leisha Wessinger-Hufstetler Here are some of the incredible stories in the legacy of the Pinner family. Dr. Pinner Sr had purchased, in the 1920s, red wall tires for his car. Because he parked his car across the trestle, he had a problem with items being stolen. This time, itContinue Reading
Tree bark’s “tattoos” age more gracefully than human tattoos. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Young with her whole life in front of her, her complexion was flawless. On her left shoulder in forever flight was the blue outline of a butterfly. Ought to be a story there I thought. “TellContinue Reading
By Liesha Wessinger-Huffstetler Chapin Town Hall meeting is on Tuesday, August 19 at 6 pm, at 157 NW Columbia Ave, Chapin SC. If you are interested in Ham Radio, you can join the Dutch Fork Amateur Radio Group, go to w4dg.org for more information. If you are interested in learningContinue Reading
Before the dejection set in. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net May 2011. Jennifer’s email cut to the chase “We want you to write a play for Georgia’s Official Folk Life Play, Swamp Gravy.” “Me, write a play,” I replied. “I don’t even go to plays.” “That’s okay. We loveContinue Reading
By Radley West I failed a client whose goal was to lose weight. Unfortunately, in my world this is not a new or unique event. However, there’s more to this story and why it is important. My client planned to get to the gym three times per week and trackContinue Reading
By Leisha Wessinger-Huffstetler Any history of Chapin is not complete without mentioning the Pinner Clinic in Peak. Everyone in Chapin and the surrounding areas went to the Pinner Clinic, where patients have been seen since 1917. To make things interesting, there are three Caroll Pinners: the original Dr. Caroll,Continue Reading
By Mike DuBose I read a good bit and often come across interesting facts that might be helpful: Top Tier 1 high-quality gasoline contains detergents which extend a car engine’s life, increases miles-per-gallon, and improves performance. Suppliers include Costco (exceptionally low prices), Chevron, ExxonMobil, and Shell. Check tire pressures everyContinue Reading
By Liesha Wessinger-Huffstetler We all have teachers who have touched our lives, and a few weeks ago, I had the privilege of talking with my former fifth-grade teacher, Mrs. Judy Bedenbaugh. Mrs. Judy was an only child and a “lint head” because she grew up in a mill village. HerContinue Reading
By: Lisa Hostetler Brown, Managing Attorney, LawyerLisa Expert Answer: (Hint: It might not be Johnny!)Setting up an irrevocable trust is often a smart and effective way to protect your assets from long-term care costs, especially when pre-planning for Medicaid eligibility. However, this strategy works only if you choose the right TrusteeContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Besides the solitary confinement of writing, I cut myself off from the world in two places. Hard-to-reach wilderness areas and forgotten churches where a haunting takes over when I see pews, a pulpit, and the occasional piano. A hymnal now and then too. MyContinue Reading
By Robin All, PGA Life Member When’s the last time you practiced a bunker shot—or tried that high, soft flop over the trap to a tight pin? Maybe never. But somehow, we still expect to post a low score! Let’s face it: bunkers are designed to penalize you for missingContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy, Certified Holistic Nutritionist & Integrative Health Coach With so much conflicting health information out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But wellness doesn’t have to be complicated—it should feel empowering. Each season offers us simple ways to support the body naturally. Here’s what’s new in the worldContinue Reading