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Wise Words from Williams: How do you respond?
Valentine WilliamsWhen something happens to you that at first you perceive as not positive, how do you respond? Usually we respond on a cognitive level, meaning we begin to think things in our heads. Then we respond in our actions or behavior. But be ...  full story
Trilogy
Youth present Black History programThe youth of Day Dawn Baptist church presented a program entitled “Working together, to Fulfill the Dream” on Feb. 24 in Pineville, in honor of Black History Month.The program began with devotional services, which c ...  full story
The St. Stephen View
Raffle ticket sales to support orphanage in HaitiQuilt raffle tickets are being raffled to benefit the rebuilding of Val’s Orphanage in Haiti.  The quilt raffle tickets are $1 each and $5 for six and can be purchased until May 5. You can also he ...  full story
Bonner’s Bee-autiful Winners!
Bonner Elementary School recently celebrated the winner’s of the school’s recent Spelling Bee. ...  full story
They’ve got Sole
Berkeley Intermediate School’s Junior Beta Club (pictured above) recently held a successful shoes collection project for children in Haiti. Above, school attendance clerk Roz Brown donates shoes to Beta Club members Katelyn Yonke, Hannah Gamble, Alex ...  full story
NARFE meting set for March 15
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) of Summerville will meet March15 at 1:30 p.m. at Faith Sellers Senior Center.  The event will include refreshments and a door prize.  The guest speaker will be from th ...  full story
Macedonia Newsline
Bonner students’ recycling efforts pay offThe second grade students at Bonner Elementary School in Phoebe Bradberry, Amanda Kirkman, Wendy Bradberry, and Sloan Dills’ classes recently worked hard to earn money for the Summerville Miracle League. ...  full story
Library celebrates pirates with Berkeley Reads
Pirates have invaded Berkeley County this month. With the Berkeley County Library beginning its annual Berkeley Reads in March, the library is celebrating pirates with three featured books for readers of all ages.“I would like to thank you all for th ...  full story
Jamestown Loop
Wesley AME celebrates 194 yearsThe Wesley AME Church invites you to attend the 194th Church Anniversary.  Services include: • Thursday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. – Women’s Night. The speaker will be Pastor Helen Kinloch from God’s Way Healing and W ...  full story
Hill's Landing catfish tourney this weekend
Hill's Landing and Marina in Cross will host the Spring Fling Catfish Tournament March 13-14. The tournament – scheduled during the annual spring spawn – promises to be an exciting event.  Last year saw a total weight of  273.8 lbs. make Ca ...  full story
Cross Currents
‘Puppets for Jesus’ a hitMany thanks to Peggy and Kevin Hiers and the youth group from North Point. The group did a magnificent job with the recent “Puppets for Jesus.” If you missed them on Feb. 27 at Friendship U.M. Church’s Family Night, keep an e ...  full story
Notes from Clemson Extension: Good news: Raking leaves may be harmful
Spring is approaching and everyone’s itching to get out in the yard and do something! That “something” may consist of putting out fertilizer and mulching. Prior to this, homeowners typically do an excellent job cleaning up all of the leaves and other ...  full story
Moncks Corner Relay announces 'Bark for Life'
Relay for Life of Moncks Corner invites you – and your four-legged friends – to a new Relay tradition in 2010. Bark For Life is set for Saturday, April 17 at Wannamaker Park in North Charleston. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and opening ceremonies be ...  full story
Trilogy 3/3
Newton named J.K. Gourdin Teacher of the Year.Ashley Newton was recently named the J.K. Gourdin Elementary School Teacher of the Year.Ashley was born and raised in Georgetown County, and graduated from Andrews High School. She attended Charleston Sou ...  full story
The St. Stephen View 3/3
Barbecue fundraiser to be held for KinardThere will be a barbecue fundraiser held in honor of Dustin Kinard on March 5 from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Bonneau Fellowship Hall.  Dustin is from the town of Bonneau and i ...  full story
Shuckin’ in the Park March 13
The 11th Annual Shuckin’ in the Park is scheduled for March 13 at the Old Santee Canal Park.Whether you prefer them raw, steamed, smoked, baked, boiled, broiled, fried, roasted or stewed, complemented with lemon juice, vinegar, cocktail sauce, hot sa ...  full story
Picturesque
Many Independent readers submitted snow pictures in the weeks after the unexpected snowstorm that hit Berkeley County in February. The picture above is a barn located in Cross, submitted by Eve Hinman. At right, Dennis Mulcahy provided this beautiful ...  full story
Macedonia Newsline 3/3
Ladies Day set for March 13This year the Annual Community Ladies Day will be on Saturday, March 13 .  It is being hosted by the Women's Fellowship at Macedonia Christian Church. The theme of the program is "Jesus is the Lighthouse." The eve ...  full story
Jamestown Loop 3/3
Macedonia Class of ’75 plans reunionThe Macedonia High School Class of 1975 will celebrate its 35th anniversary with a dinner cruise on the Spirit of Carolina on May 15. The deadline is April 23 to reserve your place. For more information contact Mic ...  full story
Wanted: Gently worn footwear
For a limited time, Soles4Souls and Coastal Kids Dental will be collecting gently worn footwear and/or donations to ship the shoes to a person in need.Make donations or drop off donated shoes at the group’s Moncks Corner office at 216 E. Main Street ...  full story
Cross Currents: Exciting events dot the months ahead
Combs concert March 27Michael Combs, a wonderful man of God, will be in concert on Saturday, March 27, at Cross Elementary School on Hwy. 6. Tickets will be $10 in advance. Contact Robin Sweatman at Jaime@homesc.com or leave a message on her cell pho ...  full story
Notes from Clemson Extension: Rainfall means changes to planting strategy
Here are a few things to consider in light of the recent record rainfall. Planting into cool wet soils will increase the chance of seed rot and seedling diseases. This is especially true with sweet corn and snap beans, which a lot of gardeners like t ...  full story
'Friends' in need of book donations
The Friends of the Berkeley County Library are planning the Annual Spring Book Sale and are in need of book donations. Especially needed are books on cooking, gardening, crafts, home decorating, home improvement, history (especially Civil War), as we ...  full story
Wise Words from Williams: Learning to be content
About 2,000 years ago, Paul the Apostle had some sensible words about how to cope with life no matter what comes. “For I have learned in whatever state I am therewith to be content.” Those words are as relevant today in our modern world as it was the ...  full story
Trilogy 2/24
Jefferson brings message from the pastDuring regular worship services on Feb. 14, at the Wesley United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. George A. McClenan, Rep. Joseph Jefferson Jr. enlightened the congregation as he recalled some of his youth and ...  full story
 
 

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