The song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is an English Christmas carol. From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly.

A public hearing on a proposed $90.8 million budget for 2015-16 will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the public meeting room of the Mary Bethune Office Complex in Halifax. The Halifax County Board ...

While March derives its name from Mars, the Roman god of war, it’s intriguing that this month is also designated as Fire Prevention Month, a time dedicated to safeguarding against destruction.