‘Tis the season to maximize your annual health insurance benefits and get the most from your benefits before the year’s end. Often, preventative care treatments are available to you with no copay or coinsurance.If you’ve already satisfied your deductible, it’s the perfect time to get last minute screenings. Your deductible will automatically restart at the beginning of the … [Read more...]

While the holiday season traditionally is difficult for many, this year’s pandemic has caused even greater need. Here’s a list of local nonprofits working to make sure everyone has a great holiday season. Please do what you can to help, whether it’s donating money or time. While you’re at it, consider bringing a basket of homemade goodies, fresh fruit or colorful flowers to … [Read more...]

Don’t assume your student is safe from bullying while learning from home. This school year, our students are learning  in the classroom as well as online from home. While students inside school buildings may come to mind first when you think of school safety, our school district is concerned about the safety of all our students. With the increased use of technology by … [Read more...]

“Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today.” That’s the theme of this year’s National Preparedness Month, recognized each September. Cherokee County’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA), along with FEMA and GEMA, encourage the public to be prepared in case any disaster hits.“When disaster strikes we need to be prepared to take care of ourselves for at least 72 hours,” said … [Read more...]

Mother-daughter pair didn’t lose a step in coming up with an alternative to the annual 3-Day Susan Komen event.In 2009, I joined a group of friends to participate in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure, the annual event where hundreds of men and women walk 60 miles in three days to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. Since, I’ve been a part of Team Treasure … [Read more...]