Category: Special Interest

Locally written columns of special interest to Dillon County citizens

A Dangerous Weapon

You have no doubt heard the statement that guns are not dangerous; it’s the person holding the gun that presents the problem.

One Angle On Angels

I suppose most Christians have thought about the presence of angels if not the “real “kind then some popular understanding of these celestial beings as portrayed in popular media. 

Libby’s Recipes: Breakfast Burritos

Kate found this recipe online this week and tried it. This is an alternative to buying frozen breakfast burritos and sandwiches.

Libby’s Recipes: Chicken Parmesan

This is a recipe that Kate found online. She makes it often – must be easy if a college student does that.

Libby’s Recipes: Cornelia’s Banana Pudding

This recipe comes from our good friend from childhood, Cornelia Ann McCormick Price. This makes a large banana pudding, so you may want to cut it down for smaller crowds.

Libby’s Recipes: My Sister’s Favorite Banana Pudding

My sister’s favorite banana pudding recipe comes from our good friend from childhood, Cornelia Ann McCormick Price. This makes a large banana pudding, so you may want to cut it down for smaller crowds.

Libby’s Recipes: Sweet Potato Poundcake

This week’s recipe is back by popular demand – and it is now Fall and sweet potatoes are readily available. Thanks to Lynn Liebenrood for her recipe.

SR-71

When you hear the word ‘blackbird’ most of us think of a bird (genus Turdus merula) commonly seen locally. But not everyone. 

Chitlins

What is the SECOND thing that comes to mind when you think about the delicacy called chitlins, a corruption of the word chitterlings?

The Little Church That Could

Our Pastor was away recently so the congregation was invited to attend morning worship at the nearby Oakland United Methodist Church.  That is when I thought of the child’s story, The Little Engine That Could. There are similarities between the story and its lesson  and this church.