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Community Columns

The Thanksgivings of yesteryear

When this article is published it will be Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays and one that I enjoyed as a ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, November 25, 2019 6:35 pm

Community Columns

Decades later, the untold can be told

During my youth there were a limited number of places that a young man could take a date. The drive-in, the Turnage and Radio View ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, November 18, 2019 5:38 pm

Community Columns

A rite of passage

Another “rite of passage” into manhood came the day a young man could chew tobacco! Now, this may not appeal to many ladies as much ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, November 11, 2019 7:16 pm

Community Columns

The lessons learned from our elders

My grandfather was without a doubt one of the most unforgettable characters I have ever known! Those who knew him will probably agree. I can ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, November 4, 2019 5:14 pm

Community Columns

The greatest adventure of seventh grade

With the leaves turning brown and the weather getting a little cooler, it reminds me of a time that will always be remembered by me ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, October 28, 2019 5:21 pm

Community Columns

An unforgettable character

Standing in front of the fountain drink machine at Tayloe Pharmacy (now O’Neal’s) last week, I ran into two old friends, Gary McGowan and Zeno ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, October 21, 2019 6:20 pm

Community Columns

The lessons to be learned from hunting

Last weekend was the close of dove season for the fall. I was hunting in Hyde County with some friends and their children, and as ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, October 14, 2019 5:43 pm

Sports

Building on a solid foundation

For 25-years plus, I was fortunate to be a high school athletics director at Williamston High School. This in itself was a learning experience besides ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Thursday, October 10, 2019 5:29 pm

Columns

Changing with the times

There have been many changes since our days growing up in Washington, and some have impacted our lives in a positive manner. Our community has ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Tuesday, October 8, 2019 7:22 pm

Community Columns

Back when everyone had ‘teachable moments’

When I was a young man, my dad had three different cars, and all three were responsible for “teachable moments” in my life. Now, please ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, September 30, 2019 7:13 pm

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