October 23, 2008 RSS feed / News

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Fund set up

A fund has been established at Farmers State Bank to aid the Beggs family. The funds collected will help defray medical expenses associated with the cancer treatment and meet the needs of the Beggs family. More...

HSMC gearing up for annual charity auction

The Humane Society of McCormick County is gearing up for their annual charity dinner auction to be held Saturday November 8th at the Savannah Lakes Village Activity Center. The event kicks off at 4 p.m. More...

Corps of Enginners seeks public comment on Thurmond Dam outflow reduction

Can the Corps of Engineers reduce the outflows from the J. Strom Thurmond Dam an additional 500 cubic feet per second (cfs) without a significant impact on the downstream environment? More...

Children's Health

Where Are All The Kids?

(NAPSA)—On a walk through a typical American neighborhood, one might be hard pressed to find a barefoot kid chasing down a toad, or building a tree fort in the woods, or walking to a favorite fishing hole with a rod and a can of worms. More...

Social Security to increase benefits

Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for more than 55 million Americans will increase 5.8 percent in 2009, the Social Security Administration announced today. The 5.8 percent increase is the largest since 1982. More...

Reduce Your Risk Of Cancer With Four Simple Steps

C-Change empowers Americans to take steps to reduce their cancer risk.

(NAPSA)—Cancer touches near ly everyone at some point in life. Chances are, you or a family member has confronted cancer. In the U.S., one in two men and one in three wo men will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. More...

Cookies recalled for possible melamine contamination

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin is alerting consumers to the recall of some cookies because of possible contamination with melamine. More...

Legislators explain proposed constitutional amendments

Georgia voters are presented this election season with three proposed amendments to the state constitution; each propose changes to various tax programs. More...

Advance voting starts on Monday at Lincoln Center

Advance voting in the Georgia General/ Nonpartisan Election will begin Monday, October 27, and continue through Friday, October 31, at the Lincoln County Elections and Registration Office, located in The Lincoln Center at 160 May Avenue. More...

LCMS/HS menus

BREAKFAST THURSDAY, OCT. 23 Sausage, biscuit, grits, juice, milk FRIDAY, OCT. 24 Chicken, biscuit, grits, juice, milk MONDAY, OCT. 27 Sausage pancake on a stick, oatmeal, juice, milk, juice TUESDAY, OCT. More...

HEALTH NEWS

Recovering From Stroke: Survivors Experience "Their Own Personal Marathons"

(NAPSA)—In the past five years, Jeff Rizner, 45, of Libertyville, IL, has run more than 100 road races, including an ultramarathon, 10 full marathons and 17 half marathons. During that time, Rizner has also been recovering from a stroke. More...

newsworthy trends

Preparing Yourself For Personal And Financial Emergencies

(NAPSA)—One day it's a devastating hurricane you're witnessing live on TV, the next day someone you know just got laid off from his or her job. It's no wonder the anxiety level of Americans has skyrocketed. More...

Did You Know?

(NAPSA)—When children eat well and get the nutrients they need, they've a better chance of having a healthy weight. More...

Healthy Ideas

(NAPSA)—Research shows that poor sleep and sleep-related problems are more strongly associated with poor health outcomes in women than in men. For information about insomnia or appropriate treatment options, speak to your healthcare provider. More...

USDA to collect and publish county-level dates on rental rates

As directed by the new Farm Bill, USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will for the first time collect and publish county-level data regarding the cash rental rates producers pay for cropland and pastureland. More...

Health and Well-Being

Resources For Caregivers

(NAPSA)—Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease is challenging, and many people who are struggling to balance this demanding role with their other responsibilities find themselves overwhelmed. More...

Consumers warned about Kroger semi sweet chocolate chips recalled

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin alerts consumers to the recall of some Kroger chocolate chips that may have a milk ingredient not listed on the label. More...

Keep your little goblins safe

It is almost time for Halloween and Trick or Treating, which means it is also time to plan how to keep your little goblins safe and sound as they go from house to house in search of their favorite candies and other goodies. More...

Dr. Drake to speak at Civil War Round Table meeting

Noted historian, Dr. Tim Drake of Clemson University, will present "Reconstruction of the South - The Untold Story" at the Washington Civil War Round Table meeting on Monday evening, October 27, 2008. More...

Christian women's retreat to be held at CDM Nov. 7-9

Ladies, are you in need of some time to retreat? Are you looking for a renewal of your spirit? A deepening of your walk of faith? Some good ole' fashioned girl time? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you need to act fast! More...

Tech Promise gives Georgians access to a degree debt-free

This year, 199 students from 52 counties across Georgia — from Appling to Wilkes — are attending the Georgia Institute Technology thanks to the G. Wayne Clough Georgia Tech Promise Scholarship Program. More...

* * * Deer hunting season opens

It is finally that time of the year again for Georgia hunters. Firearms deer season opened Saturday, Oct. 18 and goes through Jan. 1 in the Northern Zone and Jan. 15 in the Southern Zone. More...

Television is going digital

(NAPSA)-Big changes are coming to your TV. But they have nothing to do with the new fall season. These changes involve the transition to digital broadcasting on February 17, 2009. More...

Consumers get answers from Ga. Department of Agriculture

Prepared by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, Office of Public Affairs Tommy Irvin, Commissioner. Call Consumer Q's Hotline at 1-800- 282-5852. Consumer Recall: Toy Boats Recalled Due to Burn Hazard. The U.S. More...

Video conference connects children and families Nov. 8

Approximately 20 children, each with the hope of finding a permanent family, and prospective adoptive families will have the opportunity to get acquainted at an adoption gathering and videoconference on Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m. More...

Public invited to hear Eric Krug speak at LCHS

The public is invited to attend a presentation by Eric Krug, a former baseball player, and his mother, Joyce Krug, at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, in the LCHS Auditorium. More...

Candidates speak at CCLC meeting

The Concerned Citizens of Lincoln County met at 6:30 p.m. on October 16 at the library for their monthly meeting. More...

Corps to waive day-use fees at rec. sites for Veterans Day

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive all day-use fees for veterans, active, reserve and guard service members and their families at its recreation areas nationwide on Nov. 11. More...

Today's pumpkins not just basketballs

Whether you're planning to carve a Halloween pumpkin or create a fall decoration, chances are pumpkin shopping is on your to-do list. More...

Five things you should know about your health

Americans consider health care as one of the most critical "kitchen-table" issues that they face today. They are concerned about the cost of health care, but also about the value of service they receive from their health care provider. More...

Family's personal tragedy helps others learn the importance of flu presention

Getting the flu can have serious consequences, especially for children. Every year, children in the United States get extremely ill and some die from influenza ("the flu") and its complications. More...

LCES menus

BREAKFAST THURSDAY, OCT. 23 Breakfast pizza, juice, milk FRIDAY, OCT. 24 Cereal, toast, juice, milk MONDAY, OCT. 27 Cereal, toast, milk, juice TUESDAY, OCT. 28 Pancake on a stick, syrup, milk, juice WEDNESDAY, Oct. More...