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Community Columns

The days of ‘getting picked on’

In our neighborhood, size had its advantages and disadvantages, and Bubba and I were the smallest in height but certainly not age. Back then, bullies ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, March 2, 2020 6:11 pm

Sports

The work that goes into being an umpire

The weather made me look like a meteorologist this past week. We had a scrimmage at North Pitt High School, and the weather did not ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Tuesday, February 25, 2020 5:05 pm

Community Columns

The neighborhood role models, remembered

When Mr. Virgil Cochran decided to move to Tenth Street, he never knew that his home would be the hub of all activity in that ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, February 24, 2020 7:02 pm

Community Columns

That time in French class

In high school, students had the option to either take Spanish or French. Mrs. Larkin taught Spanish, and Mrs. Everett taught French. I decided to ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, February 17, 2020 5:52 pm

Columns

New rules and visits with legends of the game

I would like to applaud the Eastern North Carolina Football Coaches Association and the North Carolina Football Coaches Association for recently trying to help make ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Tuesday, February 11, 2020 5:01 pm

Community Columns

One of the best athletes I knew

When I was growing up, one of my friends was probably the best athlete in our high school class. I have had many breakfasts, lunches ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, February 10, 2020 5:16 pm

Community Columns

The characters of Washington still exist

Each morning at the downtown Washington restaurant, Shep’s, there is a group of men who gather for breakfast. These men have made many major decisions ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, February 3, 2020 6:37 pm

Community Columns

Memories of the first pep rally

There were four freshmen who attended their first pep rally in shock and awe. Our eyes were as big as softballs because we were so ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, January 27, 2020 6:19 pm

Sports

The teams that were the test

I have written about the growth of wrestling throughout our area and how proud I am to see more who are enjoying this sport. Another ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Friday, January 24, 2020 3:35 pm

Community Columns

Memories of the Washington swamp

When I was growing up, at one time there was a swamp that ran between Eighth and Ninth streets. It ran beside the old high ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 10:18 pm

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