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Mystery plant shows autumnal fruits
It's begun to cool off around here considerably - after all, it's nearly time for Halloween, and there are plenty of signs in nature that things are starting to "slow down." Besides the obvious autumn leaves, the fall-blooming wildflowers are now … more
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Dear Abby: Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011
DEAR ABBY - I am a woman in my early 20s. I have an uncle in his late 30s who keeps asking me invasive questions about my relationship status. Every time I see "Uncle Roger" at family gatherings he asks if I have a boyfriend yet, why I'm not seeing … more
Dear Abby: Friday, Oct. 21, 2011
DEAR ABBY - My preteen daughter, "Avery," has started developing a more mature figure. She recently told me privately that one night while I was in class, her father smacked her on the bottom and started playing with the back pockets on her jeans. … more
Dear Abby: Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011
DEAR ABBY - "Unsure Out West" (July 26) felt inadequate because she had no upbeat messages to send to her friends on Facebook. Please tell her she's not alone. I attended a prestigious college, but 35 years later I also find myself with no job, … more
Dear Abby: Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2011
DEAR ABBY - I have been dating "Carmen" for a few years, but in the last year she has started becoming violent when we are having an argument. I think this is domestic abuse, but she claims it isn't because I'm a man. I'm not someone who can take … more
Take time to Make a Difference
Whether you've always wanted to do something special for the community or it's your habit to do so, Saturday offers myriad opportunities. That's when Sumter Volunteers will sponsor its 21st annual Make a Difference Day, when the organization asks … more
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'Nunsense' could be habit forming
The Singing Nun has nothing on the five Little Sisters of Hoboken who will take the Sumter Little Theatre stage Thursday night. They'll be singing, dancing and a lot more, including putting on their own show to raise funds to bury members of their … more
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Dear Abby: Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011
DEAR ABBY - I have a dear friend, "Angie," who lost her father to suicide several years ago. Whenever life throws her a curveball, she talks about "ending it all." This bothers me tremendously because I went through the heartache and distress with … more
Fairy gardens spark creativity in kids and adults, too
Fairy gardens - hidden beneath stout trees at botanical gardens, or proudly displayed on tabletops at garden centers and in homes - are captivating the imaginations of children and adults, providing an escape into a tiny world. Young kids get … more
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Dear Abby: Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011
DEAR ABBY - My mother's family has never been close-knit, but what they did to her was despicable. My grandmother died recently, and not one person in the family called Mom to notify her. We saw it in our local paper. No funeral details were … more
Super hero comics writer to speak at USC Sumter
The University of South Carolina Sumter has selected one of the country's best known comic book/graphic novel writers to speak at the annual Fall Writer Series. Roy Thomas will discuss his career in the industry at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 26. The … more
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Mystery plant has tiny, sharp teeth, a little bite
It's not a dogwood, but it does have a little bite. One of the loveliest trees of the eastern United States, it is fairly common from Pennsylvania through the Appalachians south to Georgia, down through the Florida panhandle and into Louisiana. … more
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Dear Abby: Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011
DEAR ABBY - Our dearest friends' marriage fell apart four years ago. No one had a clue they were having problems, and we were devastated. We were like family and did everything together. Our oldest children grew up as "siblings" and still remain the … more
Dear Abby: Friday, Oct. 14, 2011
DEAR ABBY - When my son "Lyle" told my husband and me that his wife, "Becky," was leaving him and taking their kids where he would not be able to see them, we were shocked. Lyle consulted an attorney, filed for divorce that day, and got a … more
Dear Abby: Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011
DEAR ABBY - I have two sons, 19 and 12. My younger boy has a rare form of kidney disease. His kidney function is currently normal, but his doctor says that in the future he may need a new kidney. At that point, his brother would be high on the list … more
Breast cancer survivor, now 50, celebrates life
This is a year of celebration for Lisa Helfer. She celebrated her 50th birthday and her fifth wedding anniversary. She also embarked on the trip of a lifetime to Italy in celebration of her mother's 75th birthday. Lisa's son graduated high school … more
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More people using free preventive benefits provided by act
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reported recently that nearly 20.5 million people with Medicare reviewed their health status at a free Annual Wellness Visit or received other preventive services with no deductible or cost sharing … more
Clarendon Health System offers wide array of therapy services
As health care policy changes are discussed daily in Washington, one thing that hasn't changed is people's desire to receive quality health care services close to home. Clarendon Health System's Rehabilitation Department strives to offer quality … more
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Clarendon Memorial tackles emergency room needs
In 2010, approximately 18,000 patients were treated in Clarendon Memorial Hospital's emergency room. While 2011 is on track to see that number rise significantly, Clarendon Health System is meeting Clarendon County's increased demand in the amount … more
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New operating rooms to enhance patient experience
In today's competitive health care environment, hospitals are changing the way they do business in order to earn a patient's loyalty. For years, hospitals were designed and built around what was best for the medical providers. Today the focus is on … more
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