Sheriff’s JeepFest, Crawl for the Kids, is a three-day event, filled with Jeep rides, obstacles, trails, mud and more, that takes place in Pickens County each fall. This year, Sheriff Donnie Craig and the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office celebrated the event’s 10th anniversary, Sept. 2-5. Volunteers, locals, Jeepers from across the country, vendors and Jeep clubs come together … [Read more...]
Debunking Common Mammogram Myths
Most women know that mammograms are a part of getting older. They seem to be one more thing to add to growing annual to-do lists. According to the American Cancer Society, women have a one in eight chance of developing breast cancer. Knowing the facts and debunking the stigmas around mammograms can save lives. Myth: I don’t have a family history of breast cancer or any … [Read more...]
Brokers Can Help Find Health Insurance Plans
Whether you have lost health insurance coverage due to job loss, are contemplating retirement, or are unable to afford a plan, you may be wondering to whom you can turn for advice. A health insurance broker can help you manage the process from start to finish. What is a health insurance broker? Health insurance brokers are independent business professionals living and … [Read more...]
Permanent Memorial Honors 9/11
People often wonder how the 9/11 memorial in Woodstock’s Park at City Center came to be. In 2016, a Woodstock resident made city leaders aware of a newspaper article concerning the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey distributing artifacts salvaged from ground zero after the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center. Distribution of these artifacts was being offered as a way … [Read more...]
A Rainbow Baby After The Storm
Ashley experienced two miscarriages in one year and feared she would never have a baby. She and her husband were devastated. Ashley discovered miscarriages are common, with one in four women experiencing at least one in their lifetime. There are many reasons miscarriages can occur. After blood tests, Ashley learned she had two clotting disorders. Determined to have a … [Read more...]