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RICHMOND COUNTY — Although we are just now beginning the winter season, small ruminant owners should still be regularly checking their animals for internal parasites, especially if they have a lambing or kidding season that kicks off in early spring.

The holiday season is full of faith and celebration. Even though people may believe this important time begins at the start of December, for millions of the Christians, the Twelve Days of Christmas begin with the birth of Baby Jesus on December 25 and continue through the Epiphany on January…

Towering evergreen trees adorned in lights and other trinkets are a focal point of the holiday season.

Christmas celebrations span the globe. According to a 2025 report from the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, there are roughly 2.6 billion Christians worldwide, a figure that undoubtedly contributes to the popularity of Christmas. Christianity continues to have the most adherents of any religion…

December is brimming with festive holidays designed to celebrate family, friends and good fortune. While Christmas and Chanukah may dominate the holiday landscape this time of year, African American and Pan-African cultures observe a week-long celebration known as Kwanzaa from December 26 to January 1.

On Christmas Eve, millions of children across the country will set out a plate of milk and cookies as a snack for Santa Claus — a “thank you” for the gifts he leaves in stockings and under the Christmas tree.

Certain holiday images have been ingrained in the minds of the public. Coca-Cola’s smiling bearded Santa Claus, in his now universally recognized red coat, helped create a model from which all other Santas evolved. And an early 20th century artist and illustrator helped to establish the feelings of the Christmas…

For most of us, the holidays invoke memories of our childhood. The aroma of baked holiday desserts, meats, and delicious side dishes reminds us of holidays past. The holidays are also a time when we are inspired to try new recipes and begin new traditions.

NORTH CAROLINA — To support children entering foster care, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina’s (Blue Cross NC’s) Healthy Blue Care Together Medicaid managed care plan has teamed up with international non-profit Comfort Cases to launch the “Pathway to Comfort” program.

ANSON COUNTY — Farm Education Non-profit announces 3rd Annual Piedmont Agricultural Scholars program to inspire the next generation of regenerative farmers in North Carolina.

Every American child knows on the night of December 24, crossing into the wee hours of December 25, Santa Claus and his fast-flying reindeer take to the skies in a sleigh heavily weighed down by presents for all the good little children who listened to their parents and teachers all…