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Food
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A convenient homecooked solution without the slow cooker
Grilled Chicken Kebabs
Score big on game day with winning tailgate recipes
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Grab-and-go Peanut Butter and Jelly Oat Bars
Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salad
Top grilled chicken with a creamy dressing for a light, refreshing meal
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Put those bountiful blueberries to use in Blueberry Lemon Cornmeal Cobbler
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Stuffed Shells With Spinach and Ricotta please a crowd
Faith
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The Lord is our strength and shield We have learned since childhood about the blessings of being protected. Remember when we were in the arms of our moms and dads? It seemed as if the world's dangers could not reach us. Now that we are grown up, we believe we can take care of …
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Church news: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026 To update your listing or add a listing, please email pressrelease@theitem.com and include Church News in the subject line. Providence Baptist Church, 2445 Old Manning Road, announces: - Saturday through Wednesday, Oct. 17-21, we will kick off …
Pope Leo XIV blesses the faithful gathered in the square in front of the Apostolic Palace for the noon Angelus prayer in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Sunday, July 20, 2025.
Pope urges Europe to draw from Christian roots to confront thirst for domination driving wars METZ, France — Pope Leo XIV urged Europe on Monday to draw from its Christian roots and traditions of dialogue to blunt the "desire for domination" driving today's wars, as he wrapped up a visit to …
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Church news: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026 Providence Baptist Church, 2445 Old Manning Road, announces: - Saturday through Wednesday, Oct. 17-21, we will kick off our Revival at 6:30 p.m. with guest speaker Graham Bochman. - Sunday, Oct. 18, our guest speaker will be Pastor Jim Palmer …
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Do we see our need for God's refining fire? God has always been disappointed when someone is more concerned with what they want to do than what He requires of them. Since mankind fell in the garden, our carnal nature has been persuading and influencing our decisions and specializes in the …
Life / Health
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U.S. doctors offer updated flu, COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines - and highlight the science behind them - saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the …
White daisy mums appear in full bloom at Longwood Gardens' annual Chrysanthemum Festival in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.
A guide to choosing mums for the fall garden - beyond the classic cushion September marks the beginning of the great summer-to-fall garden transition and, although most summer plants still have life left in them, many gardeners are turning their attention to the iconic chrysanthemum. The majority of mums sold in …
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Beyond numbers: Looking at the food label, ingredient list Walk through any grocery store, and you will see packages covered with phrases such as "high protein," "low fat," "organic," "multigrain" or "made with real fruit." These claims may be accurate, but they do not necessarily mean the product is the …
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FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that's shown to improve survival WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a groundbreaking new drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, offering U.S. patients a more effective treatment against one of the deadliest types of cancer. FDA officials gave …
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Inflammation: Take steps to help your body heal Inflammation often gets a bad reputation, but it is not always the enemy. In fact, inflammation is one of the ways your body protects and repairs itself. When you get a cut, develop an infection or injure a muscle, your immune system sends cells and …

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Pets for Adoption
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S'mores is a beautiful cat with plenty of personality, too S'mores is a gorgeous 2-year-old girl with the prettiest mix of black, orange and white markings. She has such a unique little face, the cutest white chest and paws and plenty of personality to go with her good looks. S'mores is ready to find …
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Buddy is a young shepherd mix good with dogs and kids, ready for his own home At just 10 months old, Buddy is still very much a puppy with a lifetime of adventures ahead of him. This handsome German shepherd mix has the sweetest face, the perked-up ears and a look that says he's ready to find his person. Buddy is …
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Brew loves people and walks and would love his own yard Brew is a handsome 44-pound boy, approximately 2 years old, who is ready to find the loving forever home he deserves. This sweet fellow was found wandering alone with some small injuries. After some much-needed time to heal, Brew is feeling …
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Cammie is a special dog who needs to find her person Just look at this gorgeous girl! Cammie is absolutely stunning and waiting for someone to see what a special girl she is. Cammie weighs 59 pounds and is approximately 1-3 years old. She still has some puppy energy and loves to play outside, …
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Piggy has plenty of personality in a small body Piggy is a sweet little Dachshund mix with quite possibly the cutest feature ever: her precious cleft palate. She's a small-breed girl, already spayed and packed with plenty of personality in that tiny body. And yes … the little teeth are included. …

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