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Stacy Terry Cobb Sr.
February 1, 2012 – 4:59 pm | No Comment

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Marie Tilson Ball
February 1, 2012 – 4:58 pm | No Comment

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Recent property transfers
February 1, 2012 – 10:27 am | No Comment

Robert Wayne Crawford to Joseph Kiem Vu, lot 1, Wilderness …

Wilbanks makes dean’s list
February 1, 2012 – 1:00 am | No Comment

SPARTANBURG — Converse College announces that Rachel Diane Wilbanks of Salem has been named to its fall 2011 Dean’s.
Wilbanks is a freshman.

Dietterick: Seneca needs master plan
February 1, 2012 – 1:00 am | No Comment
Dietterick: Seneca needs master plan

“Master plan” were two words some Seneca city councilmen heard for a second time in a couple of weeks Tuesday night during the council’s work session.

Education’s effect on religion is unclear
February 1, 2012 – 1:00 am | No Comment

Social scientists have stoutly maintained for years that as a person becomes more educated, his or her need for religion decreases. In short, education deters religion. The notion is that as societies become more intellectually sophisticated, religion becomes less necessary. However, recent research indicates that things may not be quite that simple.

Stop sleep disorders now
February 1, 2012 – 1:00 am | No Comment
Stop sleep disorders now

Lack of sleep can feel like a curse from above. The brain fizzles and the body flails. Over 40 million Americans are plagued by chronic sleep disorders, according to the National Commission on Sleep Disorders. Another 20 to 30 million experience intermittent sleep-related problems.

Father admits to child neglect
February 1, 2012 – 1:00 am | No Comment
Father admits to child neglect

A 26-year-old father walked out of General Sessions court Tuesday a free man after he admitted guilt to neglecting his children and getting credit for time already served in jail.

A wrong way to get female attention
February 1, 2012 – 1:00 am | No Comment

I am in my early 60s, fairly attractive and happily married. My job requires me to travel and meet salespeople, and they are usually men. The agenda includes an occasional business lunch or dinner. My problem is that every once in a while, one of these men — invariably a short, older, heavyset, balding guy — thinks he is the most attractive man alive …

Kudos to Seneca theater’s new owners
February 1, 2012 – 1:00 am | 4 Comments
Kudos to Seneca theater’s new owners

This is a shout out to the new owners group at Seneca’s only movie theater. We have been impressed with the improvement. The theater is clean, the seats comfortable, the sound system fine and the employees are polite and accommodating. The film selection seems better. After years of disappointment, we’re delighted with this change for the better. Congratulations and thanks!