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Community Columns

Coach, legislator, all around great person

There were many influences in our young lives from teachers, coaches, doctors and civic leaders. I have mentioned people like Ted Day, Carl Smith and ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, June 25, 2018 12:07 am

Community Columns

The Pamlico never looked so beautiful

One of the darkest days in my youth was the night my Dad shared with us his decision to move our family to Raleigh! Wow! ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, May 21, 2018 12:49 am

Community Columns

The best flowers picked first

Do you remember who your first date was with? The date that your Dad had to drive you to her house and you gave her ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Sunday, April 29, 2018 9:57 pm

Columns

The glory days of whiffle ball

My Dad spent many hours planting azaleas, dogwoods and rose bushes to make our yard one of the prettiest in our neighborhood. He spent hours ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Sunday, April 22, 2018 9:13 pm

Columns

Saint, hard worker, confidant — moms have it all

Moms! I have written many times about the important role dads played in our lives. Not once have I mentioned the “Rock “of my household, ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Sunday, February 18, 2018 9:40 pm

Columns

We could count on one place to go

The place to be after a football game on Friday night was the Episcopal Church Parish House. Admission was only 25 cents and the music ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, February 12, 2018 12:10 pm

Columns

An influence like Ted Day

  When Uncle Bonnie and Miss Sally (Singleton) decided to build a new home next to their existing white house, they rented it to the ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, February 5, 2018 12:42 pm

Community Columns

The best of times, in the best place

  Growing up, it seemed that all neighborhoods had three things: an open lot, nearby store and a team. Now, please understand that these lots ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 7:58 pm

Columns

A big ‘thank you’ to Mr. Bay

  He worked for the postal service by profession. But deep down inside, he wanted to be a coach. Lucky for the boys our age, ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Sunday, January 7, 2018 8:29 pm

Columns

Two trees that were very important to boys

As a young boy growing up there were two trees that were important to have, a china ball tree and a pecan tree. They were ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, January 1, 2018 9:40 pm

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