When General Ulysses Grant was losing his last great battle—a battle against cancer—his old friend General Howard went to see him in the hospital. Howard had earned a reputation for being a Christian soldier. And, as he stood reminiscing with his friend and fighting companion of days gone by, Grant suddenly interrupted him. Howard, he…
The end is near. It has been nearly five years since I started writing my mother’s life history. She will be 100 years old October 27th. On that day, I hope to be able to present her, the family and friends with copies of her story. At this point, I have realized that I will…
The earliest recorded history we have of firefighting is in 5 A.D in Rome when brigades were dispatched to structure fires and then upon arrival would bargain a price for putting it out before completing any action. There were many unscrupulous brigade commanders who often let the structures burn to the ground if their ransom…
The National Football League has become involved in one of the biggest controversies in recent years involving players protesting before the start of games by refusing to give proper respect during the performance of the National Anthem. Even President Trump has weighed in with a blunt statement of how players who refuse to stand for…
By LINDSEY MOORE Piedmont Academy celebrated Homecoming 2017 last Friday as the Cougars challenged the Eagles of Brentwood Academy. The theme for the week, “Let Us Prey,” courtesy of senior Taylor Patterson, sparked pride and spirit among the student body as excitement built in anticipation of Friday night’s game. Piedmont kicked off Homecoming Week 2017…
Jasper County Middle School will host a Parent Day on Friday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. Parents and guardians are invited to meet with Prinicpal Cheryl Marrett in the cafeteria where they will enjoy a light snack and learn about how the results of the Measures of Academic Performance Assessment (MAP) and…
The Jasper County FFA Alumni will be holding a Chicken Que fund raiser on Friday, Oct. 20. Plates will include a half a chicken, slaw, sauce, bread and chips for $8. Tickets are available to purchase at Town-n-Country on Hwy 212 West. Pickup will be at the Jasper County High School Ag Lab from 5-7…
Jasper County High School will host a College Night on Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the JCHS Cafeteria. Approximately 17 schools have planned to attend, including four year universities, technical colleges, and vocational programs. Financial aid information will also be available. Students in all grades are invited to attend!
By SUZANNE ARENA The high school had to replace a 2,000+ pound. air conditioning (AC) unit this week. So, how do you move such a unit? With a crane, of course. But will any crane do? The short answer is “no.” The long answer involves A LOT of math and students at JCHS got to…
Visions in Action (VIA) seeks mentor volunteers for children who need support to help them deal with day-to-day challenges within the family, school and community. Visions In Action (VIA) has partnered with the Jasper County Mentor Program (JCMP) to provide mentors to local ethnic students. VIA is seeking volunteers to serve as mentors. Studies reveal…