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NC foster children find family support
By Stephanie Carson Public News Service – NC RALEIGH — There are nearly 9,000 children in out-of-home placements in North Carolina, and 87 percent of them are placed in family settings. That…
Nurses, ‘this is your night’
36 nursing students graduate RCC By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Photo gallery – more than 500 images HAMLET — Charlice Antoinette Burnett might have surprised a few folks along the…
NC DHHS encourages vigilance to prevent rabies
RALEIGH — As warmer weather approaches, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Public Health (DPH) encourages North Carolinians to be aware of their surroundings and take precautions…
RC Hospice offers volunteer training
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County Hospice Inc. would like to invite you to volunteer at “Your Hometown Hospice” on U.S. Route 1. There are several opportunities for individuals of all ages, including but…
Extension @ Your Service: Savor the moment with mindful eating
“Mindful eating” is an emerging term in nutrition research. It involves removing outside distractions and acknowledging all of the senses while eating. By eating mindfully, the pace of eating is…
Hospice to hold volunteer training session in June
LAURINBURG ‚ Hospice of Scotland County will host training sessions in June for anyone interested in learning more about becoming a hospice volunteer. The first session on Tuesday, June 9 is open…
Sandhills RMC celebrates National Hospital Week
HAMLET — Most people only visit hospitals occasionally, when a loved one is sick or a friend is having a baby. Associates at Sandhills Regional Medical Center are different in…
‘We’ll go stretch our legs’
3rd annual Uwharrie Naturalist Weekend takes in natural sights By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Photo gallery * Landtrust of Central NC ELDORADO — Eleven people braved the potential rainfall from…
‘We have hope’
Relay for Life goes under the rainbow at the Cole By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com Related coverage * Photo gallery – more than 1,400 images! * April 29: Von Drehle gets on…
36 teams, 325 participants, more than $42,000 raised
Relay for Life set for 6 p.m. start By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com Related coverage * April 29: Von Drehle gets on board Relay for Life train * Relay for Life event website…
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