Years ago, when the holidays were approaching, it meant the appearance of some special merchandise on the shelves of Cherry’s Store in the small hamlet of Milton, Tennessee. Patricia Cherry Johnson, who grew up there as a child, remembers “divided boxes of apples and oranges, bags of unshelled pecans and walnuts, big peppermint sticks and…
Officials say that a duplex fire at 2566 Concord Court just after 3:00 Saturday afternoon started with the Christmas tree. The residents called the fire in to Dispatch and stated that the Christmas tree was on fire and quickly spreading. Ladders 1 and 6, Rescues 7 and 8, and Engine 4 arrived on scene and…
Special Kids Therapy & Nursing Center is seeking sponsors for its Cornelius Christmas program to provide Christmas gifts for families in need. Families caring for children with special needs often face financial burdens and have difficulty affording gifts for the Christmas tree. At Special Kids, the Cornelius Christmas program allows individuals and groups from the…
“The holidays are a stressful time of the year for needy families,” said Child Advocacy Center Director Sharon De Boer. “There is nothing more difficult than looking into your children’s excited faces on Christmas morning and knowing that Santa couldn’t afford to buy presents.” The joy of the season can become a burden for many…