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Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

This letter, from 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon to Francis Pharcellus Church at The Sun newspaper in New York, is one of my favorite Christmas classics. As ... Read more

Consider your blessings at Christmas

Here it is, the Christmas season once again. As I was enjoying Thanksgiving with my family, I marveled that the year has gone by so ... Read more

First graders provide Christmas cheer for SCR staff

One of my favorite parts of my job is our annual “Letters to Santa” special section. Read more

Heroes in Sandy’s aftermath

Recently, residents in New England and up the East Coast dealt with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. From flooded streets and destroyed homes to downed ... Read more

Dedicated few share passion for county

During my school days, history was the subject I could take or leave. I memorized the facts and could fill in the blanks, but I ... Read more

More Articles

  1. Holidays are a time for compassion
  2. Let’s take advantage of our captive audience
  3. Energy issues matter in Alabama
  4. Belser gives us another reason to be thankful
  5. Dillard celebrates life of service
  6. After election, hope still springs eternal
  7. Streamlining government
  8. Take time this week to thank our veterans
  9. UM faculty making county better
  10. County hosts a weekend of frights
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