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Richmond County Daily Journal - Are we headed for a White Out
yourdailyjournal.com — “About a year ago, Stanford pediatrician Alan Greene made it his mission to convince the public to eliminate white rice cereal from babies’ diets. He called it the “White Out” movement, and set the target date for this Thanksgiving. He proposed that this long-standing tradition of feeding young children processed white rice cereal is no different than giving them “spoonfuls of sugar,” since this is what white rice turns into in our bodies. “I have bee...” View full resource at yourdailyjournal.com
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Richmond County Daily Journal - Daughter inspires family to help others
yourdailyjournal.com — “Eight-year-old Jada Thomas has spent her life defying the odds and inspiring those who love her. Born at 23 weeks, tiny Jada was not expected to survive. Her mother, Paula, spent seven and a half months living in the Ronald McDonald House in Durham as she waited and watched for any sign that her baby’s condition was improving. “I was lucky, my husband’s job allowed me to stay by her side while she fought for her life,” said Paula. “But I realize not everyone...” View full resource at yourdailyjournal.com
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Richmond County Daily Journal - World War II flight nurse collected wounded from Okinawa beaches
yourdailyjournal.com — “Margaret Lucille Covington was born in 1919. Her friends know her as Lou. She is a World War II veteran and will be attending the Flight of Honor to Washington, D.C., with other WWII veterans. Her close friend Myra Dean will accompany her as her guardian. Many soldiers made it home from foreign battlefields due to flight nurses in the Navy Nurse Corps. Covington was one of the first to join the Navy as a nurse. She was stationed in Guam, where her plane, a Douglas Aircraft hospital plane...” View full resource at yourdailyjournal.com
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Richmond County Daily Journal - Beef recall due to E coli threat
yourdailyjournal.com — “A major meat packing company is recalling ground beef products across the Southeast due to a concern about possible E. coli contamination. The Department of Agriculture said more than 60,000 pounds of meat has been recalled after the Ohio Department of Agriculture discovered the bacteria during routine testing. According to several reports, the meat products were sold at stores around the south. While North Carolina was not listed as a site where the beef was sold, authorities are warnin...” View full resource at yourdailyjournal.com
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Richmond County Daily Journal - Physical activity
yourdailyjournal.com — “Obesity is a two-fold issue according to nutritionists – too many calories and too little exercise. While children often seem always on the go, as a nation our children, just like their parents, are passive. Most children have too little physical activity. Computers and electronic games create a passive environment instead of the active lifestyle of children of previous generations. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no screen time for children 2 and younger and no more ...” View full resource at yourdailyjournal.com
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Richmond County Daily Journal - Boards oppose RCC merger study plan defended
yourdailyjournal.com — “The supervisor of a much maligned plan to merge administrative responsibilities at many of the state’s community colleges defended the plan as a smart way to avoid classroom cuts this week as the proposal is being opposed by virtually everyone in the county. County Commissioners and the Board of Education unanimously passed resolutions strongly opposing the proposal to merge Richmond Community College administrative positions and duties with either Southern Piedmont Community College...” View full resource at yourdailyjournal.com
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Richmond County Daily Journal - Office Administration Prepares Grads for Jobs
yourdailyjournal.com — “Job trend forecasters predict the number of clerical jobs available will continue to increase in the next decade as the economy moves forward. Richmond Community College’s Office Administration program offers an associate in applied science degree and a certificate program that provide students the foundation needed to find employment in positions found in virtually every business and agency. Jessica Brooks and Lydia Reese of Rockingham opted for the degree program and found jobs upo...” View full resource at yourdailyjournal.com
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Richmond County Daily Journal - Stretch your way to better health
yourdailyjournal.com — “Medical experts agree that mental stress and physical tension can be detrimental to health, and many tout yoga as an alternative form of exercise that’s effective in reducing stress and anxiety, according to a report issued by the Mayo Clinic. What was once a trend among the granola set has become recognized by health care professionals as a healthy, low impact form of exercise that benefits mind and body. FirstHealth Center for Health & Fitness-Richmond offers three yoga sessi...” View full resource at yourdailyjournal.com
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Richmond County Daily Journal - Hospice serves up barbecue kindness
yourdailyjournal.com — “When Gail Mosley-Stephens found out her partner of over 20 years had been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, she didn’t know what to expect. “We’d been together since I was 17,” said Mosley-Stephens. “I couldn’t even imagine a world without my husband.” Wade Stephens initially sought treatment at Scotland Cancer Treatment Center, but in February 2010 when the doctors told the family that nothing more could be done, they knew they were going t...” View full resource at yourdailyjournal.com
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Richmond County Daily Journal - Kids take a crack at annual Easter egg hunt
yourdailyjournal.com — “On Saturday, the Moose Lodge on Crow Run in Rockingham hosted their Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Party. Children enjoyed many fun activities before heading outside for the Easter Egg Hunt. Dance contests with prizes awarded were the big hit for indoor fun. DJ Peppermint Patty provided dance music including the Cha-Cha Slide, Chicken Dance and Macarena. Judges picked several winners during each dance and the children were able to pick their winning prize. “It is so great to see the ki...” View full resource at yourdailyjournal.com
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Richmond County Daily Journal - Autism a 8216 spectrum 8217 disorder
yourdailyjournal.com — “One of every 110 children is diagnosed with autism. If you haven’t yet met a person with this disorder, you’ve probably seen it depicted in the media. Typically characters like Raymond Babbitt, from the hit film “Rain Man,” or Max, a child on the popular NBC show “Parenthood,” are portrayed as exceptionally skilled or high functioning individuals. Other perceptions of the disorder may bring to mind children who are “locked in their own worlds,...” View full resource at yourdailyjournal.com
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Richmond County Daily Journal - For allergy sufferers pollen is nothing to sneeze at
yourdailyjournal.com — “Spring is upon us, and the beautiful blooms indicate that sneezing season is quickly approaching. Every Spring, millions of allergy suffers endure the torment of an otherwise glorious time of year. An estimated one in five Americans suffer from allergies. So unless you’re a flower-loving bumble bee, the chances are pretty good that the yellow dust is filling you with dread. “We’re already seeing a lot of people coming in to get allergy medication,” said Scott Brew...” View full resource at yourdailyjournal.com
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Richmond County Daily Journal - Outreach to caregivers as dementia numbers rise
yourdailyjournal.com — “According to a recent report published by the Alzheimer--™s Association, the number of Americans caring for a loved one with Alzheimer--™s or another form of dementia has increased 37 percent since last year. Last year, these caregivers logged about 17 billion hours of unpaid assistance, care that is valued at more than $202 billion, according to the report. The report stated that --because of the toll of care giving on their own health, Alzheimer--™s and dementia caregivers ha” View full resource at yourdailyjournal.com
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Richmond County Daily Journal - Zumba craze hits FirstHealth fitness
yourdailyjournal.com — “Zumba, the Latin-inspired cardiovascular fitness class that is creating such a buzz in the healthy lifestyle community, has hit Richmond County. --It seems to be contagious,-- said Kim Covington, manager of the FirstHealth Center for Health & Fitn...” View full resource at yourdailyjournal.com
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Richmond County Daily Journal - Bikers show support for Hospice
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