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Live Oak Elementary students play with medical equipment during a school medical career fair. Staff Photo: Lucille Lannigan.

I always joked growing up that I had a lot of sports knowledge but lacked the athletic ability to play sports. With that in mind, my sophomore year of high school, I decided to give writing for ...

Lee Ragsdale advocated for the publication of a deportation guide for noncitizens navigating a reentry into the country they ...

— A Free Pop-Up Seed event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. The program is being held in partnership with the Aiken ...

There's no specific archetype or mold for gifted children to fall into, similar to a typical child. From their different ...

Keeping kids healthy can be a big job. From the day their children are born, parents ferry them to and from medical offices, getting their immune systems boosted, teeth cleaned, eyes checked and ...

Catherine Johnson, executive director of Disability Rights Iowa, says requirements in the settlement agreement will lead to a ...

Whether she’s dressed up like the Little Mermaid, Cinderella, the Swan Princess or herself, the effervescent Ellie Shelton ...

Gardner’s isn’t just any used bookstore. This place is the Godzilla of bookstores – massive, awe-inspiring, and capable of ...

This video is fairly simplistic in nature but it will give adults a much needed ... and germs are also discussed, giving kids all the tools and knowledge they need to stop skipping that hand ...

Get fit and make new friends with the Red Hot Chili Steppers walking club. All ages and skill levels are welcome for this program, which is hosted by Volusia County’s Parks, Recreation and Culture ...