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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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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 ...

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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 ...

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