Holly Taylor, Author at The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald

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Murfreesboro takes steps for future infrastructure improvements

MURFREESBORO – Infrastructure improvements were the main topic of discussion at Murfreesboro’s town council meeting on Sept. 13. The council approved four resolutions as a ... Read more

by Holly Taylor, Friday, September 29, 2023 4:31 pm

Columns

Words from the 19th century that are fun, but not always easy, to say

There is no question that language can be really weird. It comes with a framework of grammar rules which can be tweaked or tossed out ... Read more

by Holly Taylor, Friday, September 29, 2023 4:29 pm

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Book festival brings guest authors to Northampton County

Event is set for Saturday, Sept. 30 at the library in Jackson Read more

by Holly Taylor, Tuesday, September 26, 2023 5:05 pm

Columns

Stargazing: experience wonders just by looking up

There is a whole long list of reasons why people enjoy living in rural areas such as right here in our little part of northeastern ... Read more

by Holly Taylor, Friday, September 22, 2023 4:04 pm

News

No injuries reported from Sunday morning house fire in Murfreesboro

MURFREESBORO – Firefighters from four departments responded to a house fire on Sunday, Sept 17 in Murfreesboro. The occupants of the residence, located at 121 ... Read more

by Holly Taylor, Monday, September 18, 2023 1:10 pm

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On Location

Pecan Pickling film festival brings national filmmakers to Bertie County Read more

by Holly Taylor, Friday, September 15, 2023 4:40 pm

Columns

NC legislators betting on the wrong horse

As I briefly mentioned last week, it’s September and the state of North Carolina still does not have a budget in place for the next ... Read more

by Holly Taylor, Friday, September 15, 2023 4:24 pm

News

Sales and Use Tax refunds may help pay for high school land purchase

Northampton Commissioners to consider unique agreement at their next meeting Read more

by Holly Taylor, Friday, September 8, 2023 4:57 pm

Columns

Expansions, viewing recs, and cheeseburgers

There are, presumably, plenty of people out in the world who can focus on one thing for a long period of time. I, however, am ... Read more

by Holly Taylor, Friday, September 8, 2023 4:50 pm

Columns

Global stories that sound like they could hit close to home

Once again, I feel like it’s time to check in with what’s happening with our neighbors around the world. Here are a few international stories ... Read more

by Holly Taylor, Friday, September 1, 2023 4:06 pm

News

Northampton County signs on for regional film commission

JACKSON – Following in the footsteps of neighboring Bertie County, the Northampton County Board of Commissioners agreed to join a regional film commission that plans ... Read more

by Holly Taylor, Tuesday, August 29, 2023 4:49 pm

Columns

NC’s carnivorous native plant not disappearing yet

As a kid, I remember being fascinated by Venus flytraps. Their distinctive leaves are hard to forget, featuring spikes along the edges reminiscent of a ... Read more

by Holly Taylor, Friday, August 25, 2023 4:28 pm

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Pork Fest revived

Murfreesboro Fire Department will take charge of this once popular event Read more

by Holly Taylor, Tuesday, August 22, 2023 5:11 pm

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‘Ripe for Revival’

Mobile market brings healthy food right to the people Read more

by Holly Taylor, Friday, August 18, 2023 4:53 pm

News

School project halted

Northampton Board of Education terminates $1.6 million contract as construction lags behind schedule at Gaston STEM Read more

by Holly Taylor, Friday, August 18, 2023 4:42 pm

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