Lifestyle
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Louie and the full moon
The full moon was so beautiful last week that it’s hard to think about it being a bad thing. Some people; however, truly believe that a full moon affects how people and animals alike behave. They will tell you about the fact that more babies are born on a full…
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Beneficial insects help in the garden
I spend a lot of time in my garden just looking at things. Looking at the flowers and foliage, of course, but also looking closely at the plants to see what insects might be on them. I try to avoid insecticides in my garden, because I have honey bees and…
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Changing gears
Back when I was a teenager when we took Driver’s Ed, we didn’t get to drive a car with an automatic transmission like they do today. We had to drive a car that had a manual transmission.
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Strategies for aging healthy
In an effort to raise awareness and promote physical and mental health among people aged 45 and older, September is deemed as Healthy Aging Month. Healthy Aging Month has been celebrated for 30 years. There a many ways that you can join in the celebration during the month of September…
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Building partnerships at grand opening
Rockingham NC Self Storage LLC celebrated joining the Richmond County Chamber of Commerce Wednesday morning.
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4-H shooting sportsmen aim for state
ELLERBE — Richmond County 4-H invites you to attend the 4-H Regional Shooting Sports Tournament this Saturday, August 19 at Millstone 4-H Camp and the Lentz Range, both in Ellerbe, beginning at 8:00 a.m.
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Celebrating the legacy of Andre the Giant
ELLERBE — The inaugural Andre the Giant Celebration at Rankin Museum of American Heritage on Saturday in Ellerbe was a hit.
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Going above and beyond
WPD Lieutenant Steven Kelly was caught helping an elderly citizen who wasn’t able to mow their law in the extreme heat. “We are proud to say the Town of Wadesboro is a better place because of Lt. Kelly,” states the WPD Facebook post.
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A haven for hummingbirds
The other day I was sitting on the front stoop of my house for a few idle moments.
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Community steps up to promote reading
Students and teachers in Anson County Schools finished up a third and final week of District Reading Camp. Guests included members of the Board of Education, Anson County Partnership for Children, Anson County 4-H, probation officers and educators from all across the district.
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Couple recognized in Anson
Mr. and Mrs. Corey Hairston were declared the first place winners for the Anson County, Men in Black of All Colors – Father and Couple of the Year for 2023.
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Carolina Farm Credit 4-H Livestock Circuit
ROCKINGHAM — 4-H youth in our region are busy preparing for the 2023 4-H Farm Credit Showmanship Circuit season.
