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They weren’t just any moms; they were everyone’s moms

I have tried to write the right opening paragraph for this article several times and hope that this is the one we will all agree ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, May 13, 2019 7:23 pm

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Take a ride down memory lane

After taking my mother-in-law, Mrs. Reba Smith, to an appointment one day, I asked her if she would be kind enough to give me a ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, May 6, 2019 6:53 pm

Community Columns

The impact on young lives

Entering the ninth grade, none of us knew that we would meet a character that we have never forgotten. He was a big man with ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, April 22, 2019 5:10 pm

Community Columns

It’s all in the name — Wanoca

Nestled on the east side of Washington is one of the oldest and most populated neighborhoods in our town. Most newcomers will not know the ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, April 15, 2019 6:36 pm

Community Columns

Respect was a lesson shared

Some have said, “The years that my generation grew up were not the best of times.” Well, for me, they were. I am sure that ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, April 8, 2019 11:54 am

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The origins of the name

Athletics has been a part of my life since my childhood growing up in Washington. It has taken me to competitions all across the United ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Tuesday, March 26, 2019 7:02 pm

Community Columns

Blow your horn, get a wave in return

Every morning, he can be seen walking from McNair Street up Main Street to purchase a Daily News paper to read. I look forward to ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Tuesday, March 19, 2019 7:27 pm

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A foundation of kindness

Tracey and I were having dinner the other night, and we sat at the table next to Sam and Barbara Grimes. Most of our conversation ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, March 11, 2019 7:48 pm

Community Columns

A beach music legend’s first gig

The Embers are easily one of the most renowned beach music bands in the South. Their music is played at every beach in our area. ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, March 4, 2019 7:23 pm

Community Columns

Lessons learned at the dry cleaners

Like most young boys growing up there were jobs my dad had me do. Most were not hard, but it always seemed to interfere with ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, February 18, 2019 6:32 pm

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