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Friday, 13 April 2018 05:04
Jazz Legend John Coltrane of Hamlet: The Early Years
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The childhood of Hamlet’s own John Coltrane, jazz musician extraordinaire, was typical of African-Americans of his time.
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Most years, the first week in April is the best time to fish for crappie in our local lakes and rivers.
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Friday, 06 April 2018 05:01
Ellerbe First Presbyterian Church to hold Revival Service
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Ellerbe First Presbyterian Church, PCA invites you to revival services.
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ROCKINGHAM - If you were brought up in my generation and your parents had a garden, you probably planted your Irish potatoes by hand in freshly plowed soil.
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Friday, 30 March 2018 05:04
Breaking News: Historians Forced to Admit That April Fools’ Day Has Us All Fooled
Written by C.K. Craven
While the exact origin of the tradition of April Fools’ Day cannot be definitively determined, it has been around for quite some time. Also referred to as “All Fools’ Day,” the occasion has transcended cultures and has been recognized for several centuries.
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Friday, 30 March 2018 05:05
The Concept of Easter: It May NOT be What You Think
Written by C.K. Craven
Easter is considered to be a sacred holiday for most Christians, and rightfully so. It is written that Jesus was crucified on the cross by the Romans on what we now call Good Friday, and that He rose from the dead on the subsequent Sunday, now commemorated as Easter.
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Richmond County is a small county with a deep-rooted history in the State of North Carolina. I had the idea to do a historical piece regarding Richmond County a few weeks ago and I knew that a lot of research would have to go into it.
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Easter is, of course, generally considered to be a religion-based holiday, but there is a childlike magic about it as well. Specifically adding to this mystique are the various candies and other sweet treats that are overly abundant during this time.
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Wednesday, 28 March 2018 05:02
The Colors of Easter: The Symbolic Meaning of the Pastels
Written by C.K. Craven
The colors of Easter are universal and ubiquitous with the holiday, but … why are they what they are?
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ELLERBE - Tuesday night found a special event taking place at the First Presbyterian Church in down-town Ellerbe N.C. It was the night of the annual Wild-Game Cook-Off.
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Thursday, 22 March 2018 05:02
St. Paul Lutheran Church Announces Schedule for Easter Holy Week
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HAMLET - ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH, HW 177/ 311 Marlboro St., Hamlet, will observe the most solemn week in the life of the church in special services beginning on Palm Sunday, March 25th.
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Wednesday, 21 March 2018 05:05
Helping Hunter Help Others (H3O) Challenge Completed With Trip to UNC and Ronald McDonald House
Written by C.K. Craven
ROCKINGHAM - The efforts of over two months’ worth of work came to fruition for the Lyerly family on Saturday, March 17th.
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Tuesday, 13 March 2018 06:01
Heartfelt Clips and Healthy Tips: Life on the Farm Continues for Jimmy the Pig
Written by Betty McIntyre
For those of you who read my first article on Jimmy the Pig, you are somewhat familiarized with his character. For those of you who didn’t get to read it, you can search through the articles here in Lifestyle to find “This Little Piggy Went to Market” from October of…
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Monday, 12 March 2018 05:01
Ozie Felder and First Harvest Faith Christian Center Move Forward One Step at a Time
Written by C.K. Craven
HAMLET - A relatively secluded church is situated in such a way as to be in almost direct contrast to its surroundings of open fields, an assortment of houses, and black jack woods.
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