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‘State Trooper,’ ‘Scandal’ lead TV on DVD
A "modern-day" Western and the latest season of "Scandal" lead these TV shows on DVD released this week.
'Sanctum' is a thrilling YA horror novel full of suspense
"SANCTUM: An Asylum Novel," by Madeleine Roux, HarperCollins, $17.99, 343 pages (f) (ages 14 and up)
'Canyon Sacrifice' is an intriguing archaeology mystery
"CANYON SACRIFICE," by Scott Graham, Torrey House Press, $14.95, 245 pages (f)
‘Loopy De Loop’ leads vintage titles on DVD
The 1960s "Loopy De Loop" cartoons make their DVD debut this week and the New York-to-Paris race car farce "The Great Race" gets a Blu-ray upgrade.
'Hook's Revenge' is a new swashbuckling tale from Neverland
"HOOK'S REVENGE," by Heidi Schulz, illustrations by John Hendrix, Disney-Hyperion, $16.99, 290 pages (f) (ages 8-12)
Robison Wells' 'Dead Zone' explores superpowers, terrorism and war
If Robison Wells could have any one superpower, it would be perfect recall.
Four reasons why adoption is a great option
If you are a childless couple yearning to be parents, adoption may be the perfect plan "B" for you. My husband and I were such a couple. From the beginning, our plan "A" included bringing children into the world. We were each raised in families that provided us with siblings, so we not only wanted a child, we wanted siblings for our children. As children, we loved our brothers and sisters. As adults, we love them even more.
How to choose a good family doctor
Finding a doctor can be hard work when there are hundreds to choose from. A good family doctor, one you will see more than any other, is especially hard to find. He will see you for flu shots, yearly check-ups and all things in-between that arise. He is the one who will refer you to specialists and advise you on your overall health. Finding just the right doctor to fit your family's needs is extremely important. You need to feel comfortable with him, trust him and feel safe taking your health concerns to him. It took me a lot ...
Jewish kosher laws enjoy heightened status among the young and hip
Judaism may be getting a boost from a very worldly phenomenon: hipster culture.
New congressional bill boosts child-care support for low-income family
Low-income families depending on federal child-care support got a boost last week when the GOP-controlled House passed a bill requiring better quality control and more clear eligibility guidelines.
Walkable communities can help old and young alike thrive
When Dan Biederman was 9, his uncle and his dad took their sons for a walk through Manhattan. While the men talked business, the youngsters stared in awe at bustling scenes unlike those of the suburban communities where they lived.
Health care system can make dying difficult for families
Death may be the only thing we know we'll have in common with those around us. Crafting a "good death" is not easy and success is never guaranteed. But a New York Times Room for Debate suggests that society can step up and do much better.
'Charter schools need to live up to original deal,' Bill Clinton says
While former President Bill Clinton is one of the founding figures in the Democratic Party's centrist club, he finds himself now to the left of President Obama in a sharp critique of charter schools in a speech delivered in New York this week.
Interracial marriages on the rise
Love may be blind, but many Americans aren't blind to who's in love -- which can be a problem for interracial couples.
ATEC agriculture class to hold fall plant sale
The Applied Technology Education Campus (ATEC) agriculture class will hold a fall plant sale Monday through Oct. 3 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at the school's greenhouse on campus.
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PAULINE BLEVINS
A funeral service to celebrate the life of Pauline Dorn Blevins, 81, of Elgin, SC, will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, September 9 ...
DIANE BRANHAM
Funeral services for Diane Branham, 71, will be held Saturday at noon at Powers Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Blaney Baptist Church Cemetery ...
ARTHUR MITCHELL CATOE
Funeral service for Arthur Mitchell Catoe, Sr., 76, was held on Wednesday at Antioch Baptist Church with burial in Marshall United Methodist Church Cemetery. The ...
ANNIE T. CROXTON
Mrs. Annie "Grace" Truesdale Croxton, 92, of Kershaw, widow of W. Matheson "Monkey" Croxton, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017, at Springs Memorial Hospital.
MIRIAM MOORE
A funeral service to celebrate the life of Miriam Dora Atkerson Moore, 81, of Elgin, SC, will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, September ...
JUDITH DEAN TILLMAN
Judith Dean Tillman, 64, of Lugoff, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 4, 2017.
JAMES HENRY WATTS
Funeral service for James Henry Watts, 83, was held on Thursday at Hillcrest Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Ken Jackson ...
Disaster averted
A Camden Fire Department (CFD) firefighter uses a hose to wash away propane gas from this late model Nissan Maxima parked at the Camden Business ...
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