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Community Columns

The lessons learned from working in tobacco

In past articles, I have mentioned tobacco and the learning experiences it provided. All three of my children have worked in tobacco, and they share ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Sunday, August 26, 2018 10:22 pm

Community Columns

Memories were made when the bands played

The National Guard Armory on East Main Street is now a condominium complex, but at one time, it was home to our local National Guard ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, August 20, 2018 11:48 am

Community Columns

Words of encouragement, wisdom and knowledge

This special person had many names in the short time we all got to know him. Coach Wagner called him “Bartos,” we called him Coach ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Sunday, August 12, 2018 10:30 pm

Community Columns

About a Yo-Yo, marbles and a slingshot

While talking with my good friend and classmate, Jamie Weatherly, one day, he brought up an interesting comparison. Never thought of it, but Jamie was ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, August 6, 2018 1:35 am

Community Columns

Never once an act of unsportsmanlike conduct

My neighborhood had many advantages, especially for a young boy who loved athletics. One that I have never forgotten was in the spring and summer, ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Sunday, July 29, 2018 6:08 pm

Community Columns

The people who influenced us all

Rarely did a young couple make the impact in a community like George and Donna Bullock. The Bullocks were from a small town near Raleigh ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Thursday, July 19, 2018 7:53 pm

Community Columns

‘We’re the Pam Pack’

While growing up and in high school, every boy did not play football. We were very fortunate to have one of the best high school ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, July 2, 2018 1:12 pm

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

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