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• From Homelessness to Holiness

  

  By Khan Singleton on Mar 5, 1:29 PM | Unpublish this post | 0 | 0 Comments

  Barbara Harley is a 56-year-old mother of six. She is well educated,
  personable and presents herself well. Some might find it surprising that until recently, Barbara Harley was homeless.

  In the three video segments that follow, you will learn of Harley's journey
  from Pennsylvania to being homeless on the streets of Columbia. You also will see how Columbia's Christ Central Ministries is making a difference in her life.

  There are lots of stereotypes about homelessness and Harley defies them. In reality, though, the stereotype of the a homeless man panhandling on the street is misleading. There are many faces to homelessness and many of them women. It has been estimated that a substantial portion of the estimated 4,000 who will find themselves homeless in the Midlands are females, often with children.

  To learn more homelessness in the Midlands, click HERE.

  Click the links for Part one, Part two, and Part three of the video story.

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• Preparing for the Upcoming Golf Season

  

  By Robin All with Bobby Grant on Mar 11, 3:01 PM | Unpublish this post | 0 | 0 Comments

  We have not had the best weather for golf this winter between the rain, cold and snow; therefore, most of us have gotten a little soft and out of shape.

  To prepare, we must realize that even though we are riding carts when playing, there is still a lot of walking. With all the rain in December and January, many days have been cart path only. This means walking from the cart path out to the ball, while carrying two or three clubs. It is difficult to judge the distance until you get to see what the lie of the ball is like and celebrate what golf club to use. The elevation and wind must be part of the equation to be considered. The ball will usually be on the opposite side of the fairway increasing our walk...

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• Kitchen Memories

  

  By Betty Kornegay with Tiara Suber on Mar 11, 2:57 PM | Unpublish this post | 0 | 0 Comments

  I wrote this story fifteen years ago for a family cookbook, compiled by my daughter-in-law...

  In my mother- in laws declining years we became more frequent visitors to the home place. Those visits stirred memories and feelings in my husband that had lain dormant during the busy years of career and child rearing. When he sat down to his mother's kitchen table, he was a boy again. He felt the warmth of the oven. He ran his hands over the oilcloth table cover and settled into the sturdy chairs that once seated six hungry children....

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• The Mayor's Race in Columbia

  Mayoral Forum Focuses on Senior Issues

  Capturing the Message

  Two Years Living with the Hope Diamond

  The New Technology Age

  Why I Love History

  Boo Major's Love of Riding and the Beginnings of USC Equestrian

  Make a Difference

  Growing up in Blackville and the Impact on Family Life

  My Early Life: A Biographical Sketch of Dr. Jasper Salmond

  Continue reading Previous BGTIME Posts.