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Jesus is the reason for the season
For Christians the magic of Christmas isn’t found wrapped up with a bow inside a box under their tree Christmas morning nor is it carried by Santa’s sleigh the night before. The true magic of Christmas is found in the story of a special birth inside a lowly manger in…
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How a misprint led to NORAD tracking Santa
Santa Claus may keep an eye on boys and girls throughout the year, even when they are sleeping, but the crew over at NORAD who start tracking Santa’s movements every year at midnight Christmas Eve, are looking right back at the big man every holiday season.
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Bennettsville correction officer arrested on contraband and narcotics charges
BENNETTSVILLE — Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office investigators assisted the Federal Correctional Institute with the arrest of a correctional officer Thursday after law enforcement seized over $100,000 worth of contraband and narcotics from him, MCSO officials said.
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Festival of Lights
Hanukkah is also known as Chanukah or the Festival of Lights and is celebrated annually in the Jewish community. Beginning at sundown on the 25th of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar, which usually occurs in November or December, the eight-day holiday is celebrated in remembrance of the Jewish warriors, known…
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Here we go a-wassailing …
There are many Christmas traditions honored by American families taking place inside and outside individual homes across the country from the end of November all the way to the start of a new year.
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WFR names its Firefighter of the Year
WALLACE — Wallace Fire and Rescue hosted its annual Christmas banquet on Friday, December 5. During the celebration, several firemen were honored for their many years of dedicated service to the people of Wallace and the broader Marlboro County community.
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O Christmas tree! O Christmas tree!
BENNETTSVILLE — The town of Bennettsville held its annual Christmas Tree lighting on Tuesday, December 9 at the Municipal Building. Outdoing themselves, Main Street Bennettsville had the area around the tree completely decked out in holiday cheer. Santa’s sleigh, light up decorations, and even a couple of nutcrackers to protect…
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WFR’s Santa Express: “It means so much to the kids”
WALLACE — For the community of Wallace, Christmas came a little early again this year in the form of Wallace Fire and Rescue’s annual Santa Express Tuesday night. The yearly event featured Santa, Mrs. Claus, Sparky and even the Grinch.
