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Local 4-Hers compete in Goat Show
The Richmond County 4-H Goat Show was held Saturday, September 11 at Gary Welch’s farm in Ellerbe, welcoming 40 showmen from across the state, their families and fans.
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RCC grad goes from hospital volunteer to nurse
HAMLET – When Misty Freeman was a student at Scotland High School, she volunteered as a “candy striper” at Scotland Memorial Hospital. Almost two decades later, she is still making rounds at the hospital, but now as a registered nurse.
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Very hungry caterpillars
With September, many people are thinking about the cooler days to come in the near future. All things pumpkin spice are just around the corner. However, summer’s last gasp brings us a number of caterpillar pests that can remind us of the well-known children’s book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Here’s what to look out for in the next few weeks, and what, if anything, should be done about them.
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Fall armyworm and stem maggot management in hay
This year, the Fall Armyworm made is presence a little earlier than what we typically see in our area. This pest is one that hay producers usually have on their radar in late August but reports of damage came in during July. The Fall Armyworm is a common pest in hay, especially bermudagrass, and can decimate a crop if left unchecked. Another insect that often goes unnoticed in hay fields and has become a common visitor over the last few years is the Bermudagrass Stem Maggot (BSM). Although there are several types of “worms” that can be found in a hay field, the fall armyworm and stem maggot are the most important to identify and control.
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Richard Conder left a legacy to be proud of
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
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Couple celebrates 75th anniversary
Bob and Doris Smith Wright of Hamlet recently celebrated their 75th anniversary. The couple were married on Aug. 24, 1946 at Community Church in East Rockingham.
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Nutrition tips for maternal health
As August comes to an end and we recognize National Breastfeeding Awareness month let’s be mindful all year long of the importance of maternal and infant nutrition. Recently, NC Cooperative Extension-Richmond County Center partnered with the Improving Community Outcomes for Maternal and Child Health (ICO4MCH) Sandhills Collaborative to provide participants from Richmond, Anson, Robeson, and Moore Counties in NC, and Chesterfield County SC, valuable information to support breastfeeding moms in their communities. Nutrition plays a huge role in healthy child and maternal outcomes. As with all humans, good nutrition is essential for expectant mothers and their infants. During pregnancy mothers supply their baby with essential nutrients from the foods they eat. Prenatal nutrition plays a key role in the developing child’s overall health, including the growth of vital organs, bones, and muscles.
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Azalea Bolton | A really big blow
Since hurricane season is upon us, it got me started thinking about Hurricane Hazel.
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Church donates school supplies to Mineral Springs
Photo courtesy of Elsie Freeman
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Poplar Hill Lodge donates school supplies
Photo courtesy of Curtis Ingram
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Tree of the Month: Live oak tree
Photo courtesy of the Hamlet Tree and Beautification Group
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Why grow muscadines?
What do muscadines have to do with fighting cancer? An anonymous donor was curious enough about this question to donate $20 million to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem in 2015 to answer it.
