Harold Robinson, Author at Washington Daily News

Columns

Shooting marbles before school

When Rose Ann and I woke up, a lot of times it was to the smell of cinnamon toast and scrambled eggs. We had to ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, July 15, 2024 4:49 pm

Columns

The south side is growing

While sitting on our pier the night of July 4th and enjoying the fireworks, Tracey and I noted the growth on the south side of ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, July 8, 2024 4:30 pm

Columns

A work ethic starts at home

Rose Ann and I were raised by two parents who loved us both. That was common in the good ole days. They taught us respect ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, July 1, 2024 4:05 pm

Columns

Baseball champs, football not so much

My gang consisted of Phil Edwards, Lee Drake, Julian Dudley, Joey Stalls, Donnie Waters, Bill and Tomp Litchfield, Bobby and Woody Hardy, Bubba Gerard and ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, June 24, 2024 4:25 pm

Columns

This one might make you hungry

Before there were so many car washes in town, there were as many drive -ins along Bridge Street too. But no one could beat Mrs. ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, June 17, 2024 4:19 pm

Columns

Please keep your trash out of the river

The Pamlico River has offered us a lot to be thankful for. Many of us have used its waters for swimming, sailing, water skiing and ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, June 10, 2024 4:44 pm

Columns

Remember, the geese were here first

When riding through town, as you get close to Bughouse Park, you have to be careful of geese crossing the street. A mother goose may ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, June 3, 2024 5:49 pm

Columns

My memories of Nancy Lilley

Nan Hyman called me last week to tell me her mother passed away. Her mother was Nancy Revels Lilley and was the treasurer at my ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 10:45 am

Columns

Remembering Ed Farnell

One of the most unforgettable men in my life has to be E. N. Farnell, the principal of Williamston High School. Mr. Farnell had a ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, May 20, 2024 3:04 pm

Columns

Happy belated Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day across the United States is celebrated on the second Sunday of May every year. It was founded in West Virginia by Anna Jarvis ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, May 13, 2024 5:07 pm

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