Column: What Did You Expect to See?
The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor reflects on the monks’ Walk for Peace and seeing them on Jan. 7 as they passed through Edgefield County.
Pop! To the Culture: Déjà Vu groundhog style at the Miller
Columnist Ron Baxley Jr. highlights the next offering in the Movies at the Miller series – “Groundhog Day”.
Column: Winter feels different this year in the CSRA
For gardeners and farmers, this warm January weather pattern presents both opportunity and caution.
Column: Georgia’s New Year’s staple — collard greens
Collard greens are a star on New Year’s Day tables.
Column: Remembering Bill Baab
Bill Baab was a mentor of publisher Charmain Z. Brackett. He died Dec. 20, 2025.
Pop! To The Culture: Literary events at the Book Tavern
In this column, Ron Baxley Jr. takes readers behind the scenes at a literary event at the Book Tavern Dec. 20, 2025.
Column: Tossing Christmas
In this column, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor highlights the love, joy and peace that can be found in this chaotic time of year.
Column: Starting a backyard greenhouse in the CSRA
A winter greenhouse nurtures a spring harvest and doesn’t have to break the bank. Nick Lovett shares more in this column.
Pop! To The Culture: ‘A Nightmare Before Christmas’ reflects autumnal and winter moods
Ron Baxley Jr. remembers the first time he saw “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” The film will be shown at 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Miller Theater.
Column: Celebrating World Soil Day and the dirt that holds us all together
Nick Lovett celebrates World Soil Day in this column. It’s observed every year on Dec. 5.
Column: Choosing Gratitude
Thanksgiving can be a bittersweet holiday. The shadow of grief can make it hard to be thankful, but the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor found healing in choosing gratitude.
Column: Halloween is more than orange; other colors have significant meaning
Colors such as blue, teal and purple have special meaning during Halloween. Nick Lovett explains their significance.
Column: Angel on a Lead
The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor and her corgi, Zelda, are members of the local chapter of the Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD). The mission of ATD is simple – sharing smiles and joys.
