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(StatePoint) Stroke continues to remain a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. With over 12.2 million new strokes occurring each year, experts at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke say that every minute counts, as fast treatment…

(StatePoint) IgA nephropathy is a progressive, autoimmune, chronic disease that predominantly affects adults between the ages of 20 and 40, with an annual global incidence of 2.5 cases per 100,000 people. Despite its prevalence, IgA nephropathy remains a challenging disease…

(StatePoint) If you’re like many Americans, college savings may be taking a back seat to other financial priorities right now. Financial advisors want you to know that there are options to maximize education savings that you may not be taking…

S The Lady Raider softball team completed their run in the 4A District 9 Tournament as champions, defeating Lincoln County 4-0 on Thursday night in Manchester. Before the Championship Game was played, Lincoln County had to get past the Columbia…

S Autumn Oaks, assisted living by Americare was elevated to Gold Level of the company’s Honor Club for 2025 at Americare’s annual awards ceremony.  Communities with Honor Club distinction meet very narrow award criteria in each of the four philosophy…

John Coffelt, Editor A group of county residents who live on J.E. Sartain Road approached the Manchester Water and Sewer Commission at the May 8 meeting to voice that they were told that the costs projected to run city water…

(StatePoint) There is an epidemic of loneliness affecting boys and young men in America. The fascination with recent shows like Netflix’s “Adolescence,” Jonathan Haidt’s “The Anxious Generation,” and the return of the online “Ice Bucket Challenge” spotlight this youth mental…

(StatePoint) For 25 years, one scholarship contest has challenged high school students across the United States and Canada to reimagine prom fashion. The Duck Brand Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest encourages teen designers and crafters to create prom attire, using…

B Many of our elected officials have requested information regarding the financial realities associated with the recently proposed development restrictions. While these amended regulations address specific aspects of subdivision development- fire protection, road width, responsible planning- there is also a…

John Coffelt, Editor The Coffee County Capital Outlay Committee delayed accepting a bid recommendation during the May 1 meeting for three new 13-ton air conditioners for Coffee County Jail. The county received three bids for the roof-top units: Powers Heating…