In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to a recovering alcoholic who wanted to host a dry holiday party, but received pushback from their family.

Keep Aiken County Beautiful will hold an Aiken County Founder's Day Cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon. Cleanup details will be sent ...

A friend suggested this topic as she sees much alcoholism and substance addiction in this area and is aware firsthand of the ...

Community Notes FRIDAY Senior Lunch — Dining hall opens at 11 a.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Meals are for ages 60 and over; there’s a $3 donation. For information, call ...

Halftime entertainment, snacks, and trophies will be served. Dunk contest, three-point contest, plus team games, will be part ...

All services will be done by IRS-trained and certified community volunteers and will aim to serve families who qualify for ...

I do admit I miss alcohol; however, I’m doing well every day except for holidays or events. It triggers me when I have to be ...

I mentioned to one of my in-laws about hosting Easter, but no alcohol will be provided, nor brought in. I want them to go three to four hours without it. I received so much pushback; it made me very ...

I want to host a holiday but not allow drinking so they can understand what I go through and for support and respect.” ...

"I want to host a holiday but not allow drinking so they can understand what I go through and for support and respect." ...

I am a 58-year-old woman who was diagnosed with cirrhosis three years ago. I did not have an alcoholic problem but had to ...