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Columns

Memories of Fred “the Head”

When I was growing up playing ball, we always called the coach by his last name and called by Mr. unless we didn’t know his ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, February 26, 2024 4:55 pm

Columns

Yearbooks are really memory books

The Packromak yearbook brought back many memories. It brought back many stories too. Many readers want to know where I get so many memories and ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, February 19, 2024 3:59 pm

Columns

Playing marbles made me late for school

The recent perfect weather we’ve been having reminds me of playing marbles outside while waiting for the school bell to ring at John Small School. ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, February 12, 2024 5:25 pm

Columns

I love to see my former players find success

Once a week I ride to Williamston to take my mentor out for breakfast. I get to see many former players that I have coached ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, February 5, 2024 2:57 pm

Columns

We are blessed with good neighbors

Our neighborhood here has some of the best neighbors you could find anywhere. Tracey keeps our neighbors on speed dial, that is how close we ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, January 29, 2024 4:57 pm

Columns

Being a water boy inspired me to coach

In the fifth grade I moved back to Washington halfway through the school year. In the sixth grade I wanted to be a manager for ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 7:22 am

Columns

The year I met a surfer on the football field

After high school, I attended prep school because my grades were not very good. This is where I met Sandy Deeley. How we got there ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, January 15, 2024 4:40 pm

Columns

Learning to compete was a valuable life lesson

Older boys in our neighborhood were responsible for our competitive spirit. From the likes of Marshall Todd Singleton to Steve and Mickey Cochran to the ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, January 8, 2024 4:57 pm

Columns

Moms were everywhere when I was growing up

Moms are special this time of year. Growing up, we didn’t have many moms who worked and if they did, they worked after the kids ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, December 25, 2023 5:14 pm

Columns

Chatting with Charlie over breakfast

  Charlie Alligood and I have breakfast together most Friday mornings. Charlie was a tackle on one of the best teams that Coach Wagner ever ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, December 18, 2023 3:58 pm

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