Shabby lawn? Fix it this fall
Weeds that slowly slowly crowd out turf grass, the odd bare patch where grass just doesn’t want to grow, your dog’s favorite potty spot — for whatever…
Author: Rick Good
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader's money, real estate, and business coverage.
Time to plant bulbs and shrubs
For extra color around your door and yard next spring, remember that September and October are the perfect months to plant bulbs. Crocuses, tulips, and…
Labor Day is Sept. 2
This end-of-summer holiday is for you We look forward to holidays, but the work and preparation tend to cut into our time off. Think Christmas, New…
National Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 to Oct. 15
Sept. 15 is the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Mexico declared its independence on Sept. 16,…
Join together on National Grandparents’ Day
In the past, families were united with three to four generations often living in the same household. The wisdom of the elders was passed down to…
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Understanding atrial fibrillation Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart condition characterized by an irregular and often rapid heart rate. This…
Beware of counterfeit Botox
CDC: Beware of counterfeit Botox At least a dozen people have been hospitalized and others have experienced adverse side effects after receiving…
Purdue Pharma family faces new legal threats
More than 40 states and numerous creditors intend to file a barrage of new lawsuits against individual members of the Sackler family, former owners of…
New malaria vaccine benefits children most
Children in Ivory Coast were the first recipients of R21, a new malaria vaccine that costs less than $4 per dose, according to CNN. R21 and another new…
10 things to know about prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 10 things to know about prostate cancer Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancers, but when detected…