Poet's Nook

Seeding the Dream: Bloom Where You Are

                  Conscience                  A Community Poem His Grace is Perfect. I Am Living the Dream. God’s seeded Dream of Love. Whisked soils of humility, justice and peace. New beginnings never forget. LEGACY. […]

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Poet's Nook

A Valentine’s Day Poem

George Gordon Byron (1786 – 1824) was born in London, England, and spent a deeply troubled childhood, having been born with a deformed foot. He published his first volumes of […]

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People to Watch

Lightning Bugs, Legacies and Lanterns: One Man Can Change the World

Terence V. Roberts still lives in the city that his family has called home since his boyhood days of chasing fireflies for cancer research. As mayor and a community cornerstone, […]

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Food For Thought Things to do Uplift Wine & Dine

Celebrating Black History Month: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future

Each February, we celebrate Black History Month, a time to honor the incredible contributions of African Americans to our nation’s history, culture, and progress. From civil rights leaders and trailblazing inventors to artists, educators, and entrepreneurs, […]

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Food For Thought

15th Annual SC State Chili Cook-off Championship

 April heats up in Belton! When April hits the upstate, the temperatures warm, but it gets even hotter when folks start tasting the entries of the biggest and best chili […]

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Extras

The Old Homeplace   

By Donna Andrews Bratcher  For years the old house stood forgotten in time, slowly being swallowed up by her surroundings, her roof barely visible to those driving down the small […]

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Things to do

Romantic Getaways in the South: Where Love and Charm Meet

The South is synonymous with charm, hospitality, and romance, making it the perfect backdrop for a memorable couples’ getaway. Whether you’re looking for a quiet, intimate retreat or a vibrant […]

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Body & Mind

Heart Health: Show Your Heart Some Love This February

February isn’t just about chocolates and roses—it’s also American Heart Month, a time to focus on keeping your heart healthy. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the […]

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Furry Friends

February is Pet Dental Health Month

Healthy Smiles, Happy Pets: The Importance of Pet Dental Health February isn’t just for Valentine’s Day—it’s also National Pet Dental Health Month, a perfect time to focus on keeping our furry […]

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Uplift

Anderson Love Stories

Valentine’s Day is a significant cultural and commercial celebration of romance and love around the world. Men and women find themselves shopping for a gift and sifting through greeting cards […]

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