by John Addison
(NAPSA)—There are some simple ways to limit monthly spending without drastically changing your lifestyle. Still, more Americans say they're tightening their belts and feeling the squeeze.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin is alerting consumers to the recall of some cookies because of possible contamination with melamine. More...
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 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...
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...
Recovering From Stroke: Survivors Experience "Their Own Personal Marathons"
Jeff Rizner
(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...
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...
(NAPSA)—When children eat well and get the nutrients they need, they've a better chance of having a healthy weight. More...
(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...
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...
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...
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...
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...