A LESSON IN COMPASSION

When Eleanor Porter learned from a speaker in her class that children in Afghanistan were being allowed to return to school but didn’t have school supplies, it weighed on the veteran teacher’s heart. But she also saw an opportunity to teach her Blaney Elementary School fifth-graders a lesson about compassion. Porter and her social studies class started a project that would bring the whole school together to … Continue reading A LESSON IN COMPASSION

HOLIDAY CALENDAR

TODAY: “THIS MAN CALLED JESUS,” 17th annual Christmas drama at Lake Murray Baptist Church, 1001 U.S. 378 West. Drama takes place in special structure behind main church sanctuary. 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. today; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10, 17; 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11, 12, 18, 19. Free. Seating on first-come, first- serve basis. Call (803) 359-1556 or (803) 356-3334, or visit www.lakemurraybaptist.org. “SING A … Continue reading HOLIDAY CALENDAR

Matters of Faith

SPECIAL EVENTS COLUMBIA CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10 and 11 with matinees at 4 p.m. Dec. 11 and 12. Performances at First Baptist Church of Columbia, 1306 Hampton St. Admission free, but tickets required, call (803) 343-8555. BLANEY BAPTIST: “Sing a Song of Christmas,” children’s program, 11 a.m. Sunday. Dinner served following worship service. Church is at the intersection of White Pond Road … Continue reading Matters of Faith

TO THE RESCUE

Buying a plate of spaghetti or a barbecue dinner at the local fire department may not seem like a big contribution. But to the volunteers at Pine Grove Fire Department, it means better protection for their community – and, for district homeowners, the possibility of savings on insurance. The department is pairing money from its fund-raisers over the past few years with a first-of-its-kind grant … Continue reading TO THE RESCUE

CLOSE TO HOME: KERSHAW COUNTY PRECINCTS

Following is a list of Kershaw County voting precincts for Nov. 2 elections. Questions may be directed to the (803) 424-4016. Airport: Applied Technology Education Campus, 874 Vocational Lane Antioch: Antioch Head Start, 1591 Bishopville Highway Bethune: Woman’s Club, 200 Blackmon St. South Buffalo: Mt. Pisgah School, 5160 Mt. Pisgah Road Camden No. 1: City Arena, 513 Bull St. Camden No. 2: First Baptist Church, … Continue reading CLOSE TO HOME: KERSHAW COUNTY PRECINCTS