Harold Robinson, Author at Washington Daily News - Page 11 of 32

Columns

Homecoming made Friday night even more important

Homecoming games are so important to a school and football team.  Having played and coached in many myself, it is always a motivating factor to ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, October 17, 2022 2:57 pm

Columns

Old neighborhoods: gone but not forgotten

There was a time in my generation that everybody seemed to live in town.  I am aware that some students lived in Washington Park and ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Tuesday, October 11, 2022 4:43 pm

Columns

A surprise party evoked memories of my letter jacket

Deedee Hagner had a surprise birthday party for her dad, Dink Mills in Williamston on September 18th. Coach Mills was the long-time football and baseball ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, October 3, 2022 5:20 pm

Columns

Hardee’s had to do when Mrs. Carver’s was closed

My good friend, Dee Congleton, gave me the recipe for Mrs. Carver’s chili. Dee said that I write about Mrs. Carver’s chili so much that ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, September 26, 2022 4:47 pm

Columns

Proud to show off my hometown

Recently a friend that I coached with at East Carolina visited Tracey and me for a couple of days. He had never seen Washington and ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, September 19, 2022 6:42 pm

Columns

Randolph-Macon Academy changed my life

Upon graduation in the spring, the Class of 1967 scattered like a covey of quail.  Some went on to college, others joined the Armed Forces ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, September 12, 2022 6:43 pm

Columns

Six cent cola and glob knockers for 15

While in the supermarket shopping for pre-game tailgating supplies Saturday, a man walked by and said, “When have you seen hotdogs for $7.99 a pack”? ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, September 5, 2022 3:12 pm

Columns

Remembering the old neighborhood-what a time we had

Steve Barnes said it so perfectly, “Harold was raised behind the High School in an athletic neighborhood”! We went to sleep at night and could ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, August 29, 2022 4:26 pm

Columns

Harold Jr. aka Coach

Editor’s note: Harold’s good friend, Val Johnson, wrote his column this week. Saturday night Harold Robinson Jr was inducted into the North Carolina High School ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Thursday, August 25, 2022 11:13 am

Columns

Football season is almost here

Friday night will start the 2022 high school football season and the college season is right around the corner.  The humidity and high temperatures this ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, August 15, 2022 4:44 pm

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