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Preparing to appear before a Family Court Judge
For all its benefits, who longs to go to family court? Appearing before a black-cloaked judge behind his imposing oak or cherry bench, ornately engraved to evoke awe and respect by its traditional workmanship to convey authority, longevity, and formality. Newcomers need to know what to expect when ordered to appear. The driving principle is the Best Interest of the child standard or doctrine, said law.cornell.edu . These building principles drive all decisions about custody,
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Parking lot crash checklist: steps to take at once
About 20% of all accidents in Greenville, S.C., occur in parking lots, according to J. Grady Baker Law. Distracted driving occurs in parking lots of shopping centers, schools, and offices, causing fender benders and other damage, authorities say. A policeman said you can be legally parked, and a truck or car can swipe your vehicle in passing. Because parking lot crashes are more common than you may think, the chances are good that you will eventually be involved in one. What
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Greenville City Councl honors Mary Duckett
A reconstructed neighborhood center was named the Mary Duckett Center, as the council unanimously approved the name this week. The request came from the Community Development Empowerment Team to honor the late activist. “This dedication reflects our commitment to fostering belonging, uplifting local voices, and ensuring equitable access to services, said Mayor Knox White. The Mary Francis Duckett Community Development Center on Hampton Avenue will open next month. Duckett was
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Politics, business, and advocacy: the diverse paths of Jesse Jackson's children, the next generation
No one says that parenting future movers and shakers is easy or automatic. All agree that it takes hard work, savvy, and consistency. Some great leaders create distance between themselves and their children, leaving emotional scars that last a lifetime. Jesse with wife, Jacqueline Jackson To better understand Jackson’s educational achievements with his family, we need to look at the odds of such a resounding success. Of course, they are more than simple examples of achieving
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Greenville City Councl honors Mary Duckett
A reconstructed neighborhood center was named the Mary Duckett Center, as the council unanimously approved the name this week. The request came from the Community Development Empowerment Team to honor the late activist. “This dedication reflects our commitment to fostering belonging, uplifting local voices, and ensuring equitable access to services, said Mayor Knox White. The Mary Francis Duckett Community Development Center on Hampton Avenue will open next month. Duckett was
Raccoon encounters on the rise: who to call and how to safely coexist
More raccoon sightings are reported in March for a reason. According to the S. C. Department of Natural Resources, Greer sees more raccoons in March because it’s the peak of their spring breeding season, and their torpor has ended. This drives mothers to forage during the day to feed their ravenous young, though they are normally nocturnal animals. Nighttime foraging is not enough to feed its cubs or kits, said Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control. Most citizens are concerned ab
How supermarkets are reimagining meal prep
Most recipes offer general guidance on ingredients, but to get the nitty-gritty, I asked my friendly grocer for specific suggestions on noodles, ground beef, and spaghetti sauce. Wade at the Greer Harris Teeter offered these friendly tidbits. “Any noodles will do, but to spice things up, mix the tomato basil sauce with the onion and garlic sauce. We walked over to the produce section. There, Dante suggested buying the mixed pack of ground beef, port, and veal. “This mix will
Just for Laughs
Greenville City Councl honors Mary Duckett
A reconstructed neighborhood center was named the Mary Duckett Center, as the council unanimously approved the name this week. The request came from the Community Development Empowerment Team to honor the late activist. “This dedication reflects our commitment to fostering belonging, uplifting local voices, and ensuring equitable access to services, said Mayor Knox White. The Mary Francis Duckett Community Development Center on Hampton Avenue will open next month. Duckett was
Raccoon encounters on the rise: who to call and how to safely coexist
More raccoon sightings are reported in March for a reason. According to the S. C. Department of Natural Resources, Greer sees more raccoons in March because it’s the peak of their spring breeding season, and their torpor has ended. This drives mothers to forage during the day to feed their ravenous young, though they are normally nocturnal animals. Nighttime foraging is not enough to feed its cubs or kits, said Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control. Most citizens are concerned ab
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