September is a great time to start diet, exercise
Winter has the holidays and comfort food, summer has backyard barbeques and vacations, spring brings festivities and chocolates and fall has apple pies and cider donuts. Just like the start of school signals change for students, it can signal a new start for you to make a healthy change. Even if you are not in school mode, try getting in touch with your inner student by buying a new book. If ...

Shoebox project fills a need
Operation Christmas Child is a shoebox project where children fill shoeboxes (adult-sized) with practical items for children in Third World countries. Yes, it is early for Christmas, but the back-to-school sales are on and what better time to start your shoebox!

Investigators subpoena UNC's Austin
Investigators from the North Carolina Secretary of State's office have subpoenaed Tar Heels defensive tackle Marvin Austin, a person familiar with the situation said Friday.

Fannie Mae helps with buying foreclosed homes
WASHINGTON If you fit the profile -- typically buyers with little cash on hand or small-scale investors looking for a deal on a foreclosed house -- a little-publicized national lending program could be just what you need this fall. Here's what it offers: •Minimal down payments -- 3 percent for ...

Church calendar
Tri-State Baptist Temple, 1300 County Road 60, South Point. Men and young men's meeting begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, with Dr. Ed Carter, a member of the 1970 Marshall football team, will speak. Some autographed footballs will be given away plus other gifts.