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Alvan Hogarth Sandeford was born in 1926 and died in 2014. He lived out his life in Midville except for a period of time during and right after college. He was a farmer and a businessman. He was as …
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by SCOTTY WOMACK
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7/22/26
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It seems easier than ever to form an opinion about someone in an instant. We all have to admit that there have been times that when we first meet someone, we automatically fill in the blanks with …
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by LANNA DOUGLAS
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7/15/26
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The Beloved Woman Who Shared My Name had a refrigerator magnet that said, "Coincidence is God’s Way of Remaining Anonymous." I have just had a number of coincidences that will require some …
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7/15/26
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Sunday morning, I started looking in some old files for several pieces of correspondence from years ago. One was a thank-you note. Another was a letter from the 2020 United States Census Committee, …
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7/15/26
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I wrote my first Journal entry on Sept. 28, 1997. Today, I got out my Journals and started reading almost 21 years of memories. Good memories, bad memories, weddings, divorces, deaths, travels, …
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7/15/26
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This past Sunday morning I was walking out of the door headed to meet a friend. The phone rang and it was my friend, John Cleve, he asked where are we going this morning? I replied, “to find a …
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by SCOTTY WOMACK
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7/15/26
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The Fourth of July has always been a festive occasion for me. It has always revolved around cooking out and enjoying fellowship with others. We all have our own customs and traditions. In the deep …
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SCOTTY WOMACK
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7/8/26
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In life, it’s easy to assume that having more friends means having a fuller life. But as time goes on, many people realize that friendship is not about how many people are around you, it’s about …
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by LANNA DOUGLAS
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7/8/26
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Around this time every year, I start thinking about the shift of seasons that coincided with my life-changing journey from adolescence into early adulthood or maybe it was just advanced adolescence …
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7/8/26
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A number of you agreed with my description of the recent Republican gubernatorial runoff between billionaire businessman Rick Jackson and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones as a mudslinging pig fight and told me …
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7/8/26
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In a world filled with breaking news, social media debates, and endless distractions, it can sometimes feel as though kindness is becoming rare. Yet despite the negativity the often grabs headlines, …
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by LANNA DOUGLAS
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7/1/26
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This is going to be a bit up-close-and personal. For the first time in my life, I am without my big brother. Robert Earl Yarbrough, Jr. passed away and it feels surreal. He has always been there. Had …
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7/1/26
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In a few days, it will be July 4, 2026, and the United States of America will observe a very special anniversary of its independence. On July 3, 1776, John Adams, the second President of this …
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7/1/26
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Although I don’t remember my very first haircut I have heard the story many times throughout my life. I was somewhere around two years old, and I had some pretty hair. It was curly and fell down in …
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7/1/26
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Today’s children are growing up in a world that seems to move faster than ever before. Between academic pressures, packed schedules, and the constant influence of technology, many children are …
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by LANNA DOUGLAS
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6/24/26
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The primaries are over and it’s time to analyze the results. Before I begin, it is important you know that Donald Trump has not commented on this column or its author. That is because he doesn’t …
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6/24/26
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Geologists tell us that about 125,000 years ago, Emanuel County was waterfront beach property. In the last few weeks, between all the rain and the new property evaluations we might think we are …
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6/24/26
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This past Sunday was Father’s Day. Although my father left this earth twelve years ago, I celebrated him on this special day despite his absence. I think about my daddy often, but this past weekend …
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by SCOTTY WOMACK
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6/24/26
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Everyone makes mistakes. Some are small and quickly forgotten, while others can leave lasting consequences. Yet one of the most important values a community can embrace is the belief in second …
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by LANNA DOUGLAS
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6/17/26
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Have you ever thought about your legacy? Legacy being defined as “the lasting impact one leaves on the world, both the tangible assets they pass down and the intangible influence they have on …
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6/17/26
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