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In 1951 a 31-year-old African American mother of five named Henrietta Lacks was not feeling well.

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Locals compete and connect at Senior Games

ANSON COUNTY — Registration is underway for the Richmond County Senior Games and SilverArts, an inclusive annual event offering adults 50 and older the opportunity to compete in athletics and creative arts while building friendships and staying active.

Students honor MLK with essays

ANSON COUNTY — The Morven Chapter of Las Amigas proudly honored the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by supporting and uplifting student voices through its annual essay initiative. This meaningful effort encouraged young scholars to reflect on Dr. King’s message of service, leadership, and unity, while providing them with an opportunity to share their perspectives with the broader community.

Joe Thomas Jr. represented the Fountain Hill UM Church members. The food items were recently collected and donated to Burnsville R&L Center Emergency Pantry. (Submitted).

Check out this snowman (and his little dog!) completed by Alan and Andrew James. This is very cool.

The origins of Black History Month

Black History Month began as an effort to address the exclusion of Black Americans from the teaching and study of United States history. Its origins can be traced to historian Carter G. Woodson, whose work focused on documenting and preserving Black life, culture and achievement at a time when they were absent from mainstream historical studies.

Oklahoma! Gallops onto the stage

ANSON COUNTY — The prairie is alive with music, romance, and rivalry as Rodgers & Hammerstein’s beloved classic Oklahoma! gallops onto the stage at the Ansonia Theatre, March 6–15. Under the direction of Tommy Wooten, with Zach Jones as Music Director and Gina Clarke as choreographer, this vibrant production unites an exceptionally talented cast representing five different counties, showcasing the remarkable depth of regional performers and community pride.

‘MAHA’ movement picking up steam in statehouses

NORTH CAROLINA — When one of Adam Burkhammer’s foster children struggled with hyperactivity, the West Virginia legislator and his wife decided to alter their diet and remove any foods that contained synthetic dyes.

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