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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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World news, ranging from whale rescues to boxing champs

Every now and then, I browse through the “world” section of the Associated Press website, just to see ...

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Saluting our fallen peace officers

We’re not promised tomorrow. Those who choose a career in law enforcement know that better than most. Every ...

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Read, read, and then read some more

We learn a lot when we first start school, but one of the most important is reading. It ...

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Nate continues to be great!

Did you know that 8.4 million children are without a biological, step or adoptive father at home? Are ...

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Duck Thru worker needs to be commended

To the Editor: I am writing this letter to offer praise to a young man for helping me ...

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Need exists for a more egalitarian society

To the Editor: “…The world will little note, nor long remember, what we say here, but it can ...

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Historic stories from all around North Carolina

As Black History Month continues, I’d like to reshare a column I previously wrote in 2023 about the ...

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The life you save may be your own

Abusing someone you profess to love is not normal behavior. Unfortunately, it occurs round-the-clock, each day of the ...

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A look back at local history

Twenty years seems like a long time ago. 2005 marked the beginning of the second term in office ...

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Becoming word savvy in order to be nicer

There’s no shortage of anger and meanness in the world these days. Sometimes it feels as though we’re ...

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Frustrations of a disabled veteran

To the Editor: I am a 26-year active-duty retired veteran. I was born and educated in Hertford County. ...

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Ahoskie helps bring hope & joy to children

To the Editor: The overwhelming generosity of the people of Ahoskie​, helped provide joy to children in need ...

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In the presence of greatness

The nights were cold; most all saw the thermometer dip well below freezing. And there was snow, huge ...

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School construction project needs support

Back in 2017, the first year I started working at this newspaper, I remember Dr. Monica Smith-Woofter – ...

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