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Community Columns

The smell of charbroiled burgers in the air

Can you remember driving down Carolina Avenue as a teenager and smelling the aroma of charbroiled hamburgers? There was only one fast food restaurant at ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Wednesday, December 26, 2018 4:59 pm

Community Columns

Dancing lessons

In the sixth grade many of us were fortunate enough to be able to take Ballroom dance lessons. At first, I opposed it, but when ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, December 17, 2018 7:49 pm

Columns

A positive example for all to follow

Recently, as I was having lunch at my church, a name was brought up that is a true Washington legend. The word legend may not ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Tuesday, November 27, 2018 12:24 pm

Community Columns

The relationship between time and distance

Do you remember growing up and a mile seemed like a hundred miles? Even a trip across town seemed to be endless, and we asked, ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, November 19, 2018 7:08 pm

Columns

A mark above special is significant

In a past column about the Bug House and the fun we had there, I credited two people, Mrs. Martin and Alton Little. Mrs. Martin’s ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, November 12, 2018 7:09 pm

Community Columns

A mark above special is significant

In a past column about the Bug House and the fun we had there, I credited two people, Mrs. Martin and Alton Little. Mrs. Martin’s ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, November 12, 2018 6:59 pm

Community Columns

Some bragging rights last a lifetime

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has done a tremendous job emphasizing sportsmanship at the high school level. I applaud the NCHSAA for their ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, November 5, 2018 8:09 pm

Community Columns

Those nights were more treat than trick

Halloween Night brings back many good memories growing up on Tenth Street. It was the night of candy, chewing gum and if lucky, good brownies! ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, October 29, 2018 7:19 pm

Community Columns

They have stuck with me ever since

We have been reading lately about the renovations and beauty of Bowers Hall. It is a stately mansion on the corner of Tenth and Market ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, October 22, 2018 6:03 pm

Community Columns

Sunday adventures in downtown

Growing up in a small town had advantages and disadvantages. The advantages far outweighed the disadvantages. One disadvantage was that every parent seemed to know ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, October 15, 2018 7:26 pm

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