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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 ...
COLUMNS--FEATURE SPOT
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 ...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR -- FEATURE SPOT
Standing tall
To the Editor: During President Trump’s recent address before a joint session of Congress, Congressman Al Green courageously ...
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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 ...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR -- FEATURE SPOT
Northampton DSS salutes social workers
To the Editor: The social work profession is dedicated to its primary mission of improving the well-being and ...
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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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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 ...