Sentinel Progress
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Dear Santa Claus …
NORTH POLE — Finally, the night that millions of kids have been waiting anxiously for all year has arrived: Christmas Eve.
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Holiday traditions explained: Cookies for Santa
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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Norman Rockwell Christmas
Certain holiday images have been ingrained in the minds of the public. Coca-Cola’s smiling bearded Santa Claus, in his now universally recognized red coat, helped create a model from which all other Santas evolved. And an early 20th century artist and illustrator helped to establish the feelings of the Christmas…
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PASTOR’S CORNER He came
We can only wonder what the world would be like if Jesus had not come — really, what if Christmas had never existed? For 400 years, the world was in spiritual darkness. There was no prophetic word, for prophecy had been silenced. The Holy Spirit was not at work. It…
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My daughter just wants to walk at graduation. Congress can help.
Fifteen years ago, I noticed something different about my two-year-old daughter, Sammy’s walk. She had a noticeable sway in her hips, a little diva move that seemed more cute than concerning. But when she struggled to keep up in gymnastics and dance, we took her to a physical therapist. After…
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Athlete of the Week: Trinity Walker
EASLEY — Trinity Walker has turned a real negative into a positive.
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Festival of Trees returns Nov. 28
UPSTATE – Duke Energy’s World of Energy education center lobby will be filled with two dozen trees decorated for the holiday season as part of its 13th Festival of Trees display and voting contest.
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UWPC receives Angel Award
EASLEY – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond honored United Way of Pickens County as one of ten Angel charities of 2025 in a ceremony at the Edgar Brown Building on the Capitol Complex.
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2025 Pickens County Municipal Association Award winners announced
CENTRAL — More than two dozen dedicated public safety workers of Pickens County were recognized this week for their unwavering commitment and selflessness to the community in 2025.
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Registery for “Dear Mr. Treasurer” open
SOUTH CAROLINA – Attention third, fourth and fifth grade teachers! South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is inviting teachers across the Palmetto State to take part in a fun and educational activity designed to spark student creativity and promote lifelong financial literacy skills.
