holidays
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Deck the streets: Christmas parade brings joy to Wadesboro
WADESBORO — The streets of uptown were packed with Christmas cheer on Dec. 2 as Uptown Wadesboro hosted its annual Christmas parade.
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Young Professionals have professional fun
WADESBORO — Young Professionals Anson hosted their ugly sweater holiday party last week.
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SPCC’s Compass students host holiday fair
MONROE — Students from South Piedmont Community College’s Compass Education Program sold their holiday artwork at the Monroe campus Holiday Fair on Nov. 18. Art for sale included paintings, wirework, and wreaths decked out for the holidays.
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Wreaths Across America comes to Peachland on Dec. 18
PEACHLAND — Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, the mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 2,500 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad.
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Reduce your holiday stress
Is just thinking about the holidays stressing you out? We know the house has to be cleaned and decorated, gifts need to be purchased and wrapped, meals need to be planned and prepared, and money sometimes have to be squeezed from somewhere to support it all. This year, to eliminate…
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The Grinch is coming to Anson
The Anson County Partnership for Children and South Piedmont Community College is hosting “A Night with the Grinch,” a drive-in theater and literacy night from 6:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. on Dec. 17 in the parking lot of SPCC’s Lockhart Taylor building. The event is free and open to the…
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Christmas Parade entry forms due Nov. 24
WADESBORO — Wadesboro Christmas Parade entry forms are due by Wednesday, November 24th. The parade is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 2 starting at 4:00 pm (rain or shine). Participant entry forms are available at the REV Center 114 West Wade Street. The deadline for professional float rentals is November 19th.…
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Chamber of Commerce accepting winter gear donations
WADESBORO — The Anson County Chamber of Commerce is collecting winter gear for the season. They are in need of warm winter coats, hats, gloves and scarves in new or nearly new condition for children of all ages.
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Elementary school seeks holiday donations
POLKTON — Peachland-Polkton Elementary School is asking for donations to its holiday community service project.
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Maintain, don’t gain, this holiday season
This holiday season, the only thing that should be “stuffed” is the turkey. Many Americans gain between 1 and 5 pounds each holiday season. While it might not sound like much, most people never manage to lose those extra pounds. You are invited to join the 15th annual Eat Smart,…
