By Eileen Renders Celiac disease is not an allergy, it is a gluten intolerance whereby one’s body does not recognize or tolerate white, flour, barley, or rye. When ingested it can cause a high level of inflammation and damage to the intestines, such as indigestion or as serious as pancreatitis.Continue Reading
South Carolina — As temperatures drop, the American Red Cross of South Carolina is urging families to take precautions to heat their homes safely and prevent fires. “Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires in this country,” said Yolonda Gainwell, Interim CEO of the Red Cross of SouthContinue Reading
Columbia, SC — The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is opening a new exit ramp from I-20 West to I-26 West on January 9, marking a significant step in Phase 2 of the Carolina Crossroads Project. The new ramp is expected to open late in the day to allowContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern Writer TomPoland.net New Orleans-bound, Georgia Dawgs Andy and I left Columbia, South Carolina, December 31 at 7:30 am Headed to the Sugar Bowl, our rooms waited at a Marriott in NOLA, that lady-like acronym for a city with its share of fame, and some willContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The number ‘10’ was on the mind of Alex Quillen prior to Irmo’s Tuesday home game against Newberry. This would give the Yellow Jackets double-digit wins in non-region play in his first season at the helm. Sparked by a 3-point shooting outburst to open the game,Continue Reading
Columbia, SC (Grassroots Newswire) — EXIT Realty New Horizons, along with Foundation Mortgage Corporation, is hosting a free workshop to help first-time homebuyers learn the basics of purchasing a home. This one-hour session will cover how to get financing, steps to prepare for buying a house, and tips for aContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Special to The Northeast News The University of South Carolina women’s basketball team will not have the services of junior forward Ashlyn Watkins for the rest of the season. School officials confirmed the Cardinal Newman graduate suffered a torn ACL during the Jan. 5 win overContinue Reading
Charles “Chuck” Larsen, Sr., 96, passed away January 5, 2024. Chuck was born in 1928 in Pensacola, Florida to Karl and Alma Bishop Larsen. At an early age, Chuck had a radio show where he performed, sang, and tap danced. This was the start of his lifetime love of musicContinue Reading
By JB Beckett, Beckett Financial Group As we head into 2025, many Americans are prioritizing financial stability by focusing on two key goals: building emergency savings and reducing debt. These steps are vital as the economy continues to recover, offering a safety net against unexpected expenses like layoffs, home repairs,Continue Reading
By Robin All It’s 2025, and I’ve hit a milestone: 85 years young and still going strong! While I’m not sure what level that puts me at in the world of senior golfers—maybe just “old”—I’m proud to still enjoy the game I love. As the cold weather sets in andContinue Reading
Richland First Steps has joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) to provide free meal benefits for children in families enrolled in Family Independence (FI) assistance units or receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The initiative ensures access to nutritious meals thatContinue Reading