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Burke’s army carries hope to Western NC

Thanksgiving is steeped in tradition, to include sharing a meal with those you love while thinking of the ...

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The nice thing about being a hermit

There is an old sketch from British comedy troupe Monty Python that always makes me laugh. Not one ...

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Farce fight and realignment scenarios

Is it just me, or was all the hype leading up to the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson ...

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‘Play ball!’ memories from the baseball diamond

Recently, I attended a history marker unveiling event at Riverside Park in Murfreesboro. You can read my article ...

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See ya’ll on the other side

Why is it that bad news comes in threes? Some believe that to be tied to superstition. Or ...

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Fugacious words to share with friends

I think everyone is tired of election talk, and frankly, I am too. So this week, I’ll focus ...

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You can’t “re-boot” a life

I’ll be the first to admit that I wasn’t the sharpest knife in the kitchen drawer while growing ...

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Science fiction fun encourages a love of learning

I don’t think I was very good at science when I was in school. Or, rather, I was ...

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Raise the wage

To the Editor: Although United States Presidential candidates sometimes talk about various economic issues during campaign stops, they ...

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Children’s future is in our hands on Election Day

To the Editor: As a retired teacher, I have had the privilege and the obligation of teaching your ...

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From ‘Scratch Hall’ to Eure Station

Forgive me using a story I wrote back in 2012 for our magazine (Front Porch Living) as the ...

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Please help those in need locally

To the Editor: Many of us in this area have been focused on humanitarian efforts for the people ...

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Avoiding phone scams

To the Editor: Election years have proven to be a popular time for scammers as criminals attempt to ...

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Enjoying Halloween with spooky stories and legends

This is one of my favorite times of the year. While I enjoy summer’s warm weather, I don’t ...

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Funny headlines leave me in stitches

I’m a firm believer that a strong, fact-based headline on a news story is what draws a reader ...

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