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It takes a village to raise an author

It was a thought, then it was a dream, and you have made it a reality.  I’ve always wanted to write a book and a big thank you to those who have encouraged me to fulfill my dream. A big thank you to Washington Daily News Publisher Ashley Vansant, former news editor Vail Rumley and sports editor Steve Barnes, who have published my articles each week.  Ashley and I met in 2017 and he agreed to allow me to write an article each week about a young boy (me) growing up in a small town-my town Washington N.C. ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, July 17, 2023 2:55 pm

Columns

Skipping a beat on Friday night

In Eastern North Carolina the heartbeat of every town used to be the high school stadium.  Having coached for so many years, I used to ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, June 26, 2023 3:39 pm

Columns

Thinking about All-Star baseball at Maxwell Field

Todd Maxwell Field looks as lonesome as Kugler Field does. Gone are the days of nine through twelve year old boys playing baseball in their ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, June 19, 2023 9:07 pm

Columns

A special time for seniors comes this weekend

Graduation is right around the corner for most high schools.  There were two nights that were the saddest moments in my career as a high school ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, June 12, 2023 4:58 pm

Columns

Solving the world’s problems over breakfast

No matter how old you are, it is still good to spend time with “The Boys.” Each morning at Shep’s at 7:00 a.m. we gather ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, June 5, 2023 3:05 pm

Columns

Appreciating those who served

Having never served in the Armed Forces before, I thought it would be nice to recognize those that have. Many of the men that I ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, May 29, 2023 3:02 pm

Columns

Remembering the days at RMA

After high school, I spent a year at Randolph Macon Academy where I had the chance to meet people from various backgrounds. My life-long best ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, May 22, 2023 6:04 pm

Columns

Mom was the rock in my family

My routine is to write my articles on Sunday immediately after returning from church because it has to be turned in to WDN on Monday.  ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 10:29 am

Columns

Remembering the many moms who influenced me

This week is Mothers’ Day 2023, I think that it is appropriate to thank the Mothers I have had in my life both today and ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, May 8, 2023 5:40 pm

Columns

I said no cats and ended up with Rascal

My wife Tracey had to have a pet when we got married.  She always had a pet cat and she wanted one that her mom ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, May 1, 2023 5:52 pm

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