Grits cookbook blends Southern recipes with family memories
Dana Vaigneur Van Giesen, a former Jackson resident and Greer author, published a cookbook titled Grits. The book gathers cherished recipes from Jackson Aiken Greer and beyond, inspired by a Christmas gift project that grew into a full collection. It features Buzz's Baked Apples and Sour Cream Coffee Cake with regional anecdotes and where to buy.
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Kids and Tractors Should Not Have Passengers on Farms
A safety-focused piece urges keeping children off tractors citing Wisconsin and Indiana data showing half of 460 child farm fatalities linked to tractors. It argues tractors require adult-level skills, recommends no riders under 16, and calls adults to model safe behavior to prevent future tragedies.
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Church memory reunion celebrates seasoned members in Graniteville
Christian Heritage Church held a Saturday gathering on Ascanga Lake Road to honor members dating to 1960 or earlier. The "Celebration of Golden Memories" drew attendees from multiple towns, with 86 year old Mildred Davis among the oldest present and recollections of early cottage prayer meetings and the church’s growth to 550 members under Rev. Dennis Phillips.
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Christian Heritage Church
Dick Hair
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Dennis Phillips
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Christian Heritage
Columbia
Doris Hair Jovanelly
Libby Hair Ross
Jovanelly
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