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Today we look back, to the present, and forward to our great nation. A nation that is a lot like our family history. A collage of many personalities, much history. Some we smile at, are proud of, and some we ask "what were they thinking?" July is a special month for my family. My parents were married in a small Tennessee town. My family still has the ornate, beautifully written marriage certificate that hangs over a family fireplace. July is the month of my Dad's birth; in the mountains of North Carolina into a very large family. He wasn't a man with much schooling, but he was a great man who had to become a person of responsibility at a young age. Working in the Smokey Mountains as a young lad, carrying water and supplies to the loggers. His birth was meager, his life held much hardships, but he persevered to have in his lineage grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who accomplished much in their lives with education. This month also holds special meaning for me. It is my birth month as well. It is fitting, my Dad was the first to hold me, and I was the last to hold him as he took his final breath. My family was rooted deeply in the mountains of North Carolina. During the Civil War from history's pages no sides were taken, not Union or Confederate. The war came to the mountains and my ancestors paid the price of war with their lives. I honor them as Americans, not Union or Confederate who shed their blood. The redness of blood that was shed in the mountains of North Carolina by my ancestors, is signified by the red stripes of our flag. The blue portion, I believe, is the color representing the sadness and tears families have endured over the centuries, in the loss of love ones; ensuring this flag still holds strength and purpose to a higher calling then self. The white stripes are the symbol of the purity of hope from past generations, as a crown to their unselfish lives, a torch given to new generations to carry their honor and sacrifice. Be a beacon of light, "one nation under God. Indivisible with liberty and justice for all!!!

Horry County high school football in view at FCA 7-on-7 | Sports | myhorrynews.com For those who may like a football read for the day.

Liam you're on a roll!!! 😅 Thanks for making our days lighter with your posts. A merry heart does good like a medicine. It brings a heavenly facelift.

Per the "The Voice" 2025 Graduation supplement, Council had 18 graduating seniors.

I was with some family members this weekend who are Graham fans. We were talking about the situation. The fan said this and I agreed. "Maybe build a sponsorship wall, or a brick walkway at the new stadium. Each donor could buy a brick for $100 or whatever is deemed appropriate. It wouldn't be a "financial windfall", but it could be a help in the things that still need completing.

Football | myhorrynews.com Not local teams, but excited for the Loris Lions this year. May this new season be a continuation of last year's success. This is also my wish for the Richlands Blues. The last 3 years have been hard, but my heart is hopeful this is a "turn around year" for the Blues. And admirer wants the best always. Never any struggles, never any downturns. A supporter believes that tomorrow can be a better day. Storms weather you, or you weather the storm. Keep pushing, keep getting up. Life rises with each new day that starts. It's the breath you inhale and exhale. Never let what's behind you, be bigger then the goal before you. Never reduce the capacity of breathing in the new day, the new season. Don't let past seasons be a dark cloud that hovers over 2025. The field awaits, the plays are ready, the game plan is to bring your best to each kickoff. I'm excited for your season Big Blues. Put "W's" beside of that "lighting R." GO BLUES!!! GO LORIS LIONS!!!

Lost the feed on NFHS Bottom of 6th Falcons had 2 on base, one at 3rd and Reed at bat

After 5 1/2 innings WM 3 up and down WM 4 Falcons 9

After 5 innings WM 4 Falcons 9 For Falcons #6 with RBI single Parks with RBI single #19 with RBI single Dotson RBI single

Still bottom of 5th Pitching change for WM WM 4 Falcons 9

After 4 1/2 innings WM 3 up and down WM 4 Falcons 5

Finally after 4 innings WM 4 Falcons 5 Reed with a RBI single Dotson with a 2 run RBI WM with 2 pitcher changes There needs to be a 4th inning stretch I wouldn't call this a pitcher's duel, but a ump duel

After 3 1/2 innings WM 4 Falcons 2

Finally after 3 innings WM 0 Falcons 2 Reed with a 2 RBI double Falcons leave 3 on base

After 1 inning W Monroe 0 Falcons 0 Abingdon 3rd out at home plate