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The shot heard around the world

The place we call home, the United States of America, is one year away from celebrating its 250th ...

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Somewhat surprising histories of what we call flowers

As I’ve been driving to and from work this week – making my commute from Northampton County to ...

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Spring has finally sprung!

Spring may have arrived on March 21, but, in my mind, the season isn’t officially here until I ...

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Our libraries open up a world of possibilities for all ages

Just a few weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of reading. It doesn’t always have to be ...

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Breaking the unbreakable

It was a whirlwind weekend in the wide world of sports. On Saturday night, I watched my pick ...

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Share the road: safety tips when behind the wheel

In our rural communities here, it’s almost impossible not to spend a lot of time on the road. ...

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Don’t flatter me with your phony calls

There are occasions when my wife, Deborah, reads one of my columns. I’m keeping my fingers and toes ...

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Time ‘marches’ on, marking anniversaries and events

March is always a busy month. As the weather turns warmer, people start getting out of the house ...

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Still providing love to our furry friends

It’s been nearly 20 years ago when a group of citizens in Hertford County came to the realization ...

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The Madness returns: it’s tournament time again

It’s that time of year again. Spring time? Planting season? The beginning of allergy season? Well, yes to ...

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4-H history rooted in Hertford County soil

Traffic whizzes past on Academy Street (US 13) without realizing the significance of what happened in Ahoskie in ...

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Did you know there’s a name for that?

There’s a name for everything, even if you don’t know what it is. We may use placeholders like ...

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What do catfish and chicken have in common?

I don’t mean to bore you with something previously stated in this exact space, but newspapers – especially ...

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We’ll find any excuse to compete with each other

It was Mardi Gras earlier this week, the annual celebration held before the beginning of Lent. Personally, I ...

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Let the nightmare end now!

It’s a nightmare every parent has…their child has vanished and is more than likely in danger. That nightmare ...

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