With our area’s ice, sleet, snow, and below normal temperatures, many things have come to a halt. Schools, childcare facilities, medical practices, businesses, service organizations, and churches have been closed or opened only for...
Are you a social capitalist? I’m not asking you if you are a socialist or a capitalist. I’m asking, “Are you a social capitalist?” Social Capital is the value of social networks and norms...
Have you ever heard of corporate social responsibility? I first read about it in 2007 but it continues to resonate with me. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is “contributing to sustainable development by working to...
A recent report released by the Children’s Defense Fund reported that one in five children in this country is poor (12.2 million children) In South Carolina, more than 1 in 4 (26.9 percent) were...
God of Love, February 14 is the day for lovers. May couples find pleasure in being together and sharing tokens of affection. For those without a person to love deeply and to be loved...
Sometimes life just throws you a curve ball. You are expecting certain schedules, happenings, relationships. Your well-considered plans simply cannot materialize. The weather may not allow you to go on the hike or bike...
Number of Low Income Students GrowingIn South Carolina, 58 Percent of Students are Low Income The number of low income students is growing nationwide according to a new research bulletin by the Southern Education Foundation...