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Bennettsville Christmas Parade is a holiday delight
BENNETTSVILLE — The streets of downtown Bennettsville clamored with excitement and holiday cheer Saturday, December 13 as folks gathered to catch a glimpse of Santa during Bennettsville’s annual Christmas parade.
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An American Christmas Story Part 2: The Crossing
While there remains debate whether George Washington crossed the Delaware River on the night of December 25-26, 1776, there is no dispute that it turned the tide of the war. Either way, the Continental Army under Washington’s command stormed the Hessian forces stationed at Trenton, New Jersey.
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Matunda Ya Kwanza: First Fruits
Since its 1966 inception, Kwanzaa has become a beloved week-long holiday celebrated by the African American community. Established by professor and chairman of Black studies at California State University, Dr. Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa was first celebrated December 26, 1966, and ended on January 1, 1967.
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Chag Urim Sameach!: “Happy Festival of Lights”
A fairly rare occurrence, the first day of Hanukkah will once again coincide with the Christmas holiday, celebrated by Christians world-wide December 25. The first day of the Jewish holiday has coincided with Christmas only four other times in history; 1910, 1921, 1959, and 2005.
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What’s the deal with the cookies?
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.
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Unto you a child is born!
Long before Santa Claus hijacked the holiday, Christmas has been the day Christians world-wide celebrate the birth of their Savior, Jesus Christ.
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HBCU fraternities, sororities raise money for Chosen Warrior
Fraternity and Sorority Members from Historically Black Colleges and Universities met as part of a fundraiser, which hopes to inspire future generations of college students and contributors to the local community.
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Wagram commissioners approve 2024-25 budget, town terminate clerk/finance officer
WAGRAM — Shortly after unanimously approving a 2024-25 fiscal year budget, the Wagram Board of Commissioners voted to terminate the town’s clerk/finance officer, Roosevelt Henegan Jr., during a reconvened meeting held Thursday.
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Sweet history
Author and Clark Atlanta University professor Piper Huguley has a way with words and history. And she’s combined her love of words and history into an amazing career. Huguley has written 14 novels.
