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Columns

Remembering the businesses in the old neighborhood

Passing through the old neighborhood delivering clothes last week, I noticed there were many changes; some that I was used to, and others that were ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, November 7, 2022 8:08 pm

Columns

Games, candy and scary dads make great Halloween memories

By the time you read this, Halloween will be over and the candy will be gone.  Rose Ann and I looked forward to that night ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, October 31, 2022 3:19 pm

Columns

Successful members of the Class of ‘67

The Class of 1967 at Washington High School might owe a debt of gratitude to Mrs. Mary Ella Jarman.  She spurred us on to new ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Tuesday, October 25, 2022 2:32 pm

Columns

Homecoming made Friday night even more important

Homecoming games are so important to a school and football team.  Having played and coached in many myself, it is always a motivating factor to ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, October 17, 2022 2:57 pm

Columns

Old neighborhoods: gone but not forgotten

There was a time in my generation that everybody seemed to live in town.  I am aware that some students lived in Washington Park and ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Tuesday, October 11, 2022 4:43 pm

Columns

A surprise party evoked memories of my letter jacket

Deedee Hagner had a surprise birthday party for her dad, Dink Mills in Williamston on September 18th. Coach Mills was the long-time football and baseball ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, October 3, 2022 5:20 pm

Columns

Hardee’s had to do when Mrs. Carver’s was closed

My good friend, Dee Congleton, gave me the recipe for Mrs. Carver’s chili. Dee said that I write about Mrs. Carver’s chili so much that ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, September 26, 2022 4:47 pm

Columns

Proud to show off my hometown

Recently a friend that I coached with at East Carolina visited Tracey and me for a couple of days. He had never seen Washington and ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, September 19, 2022 6:42 pm

Columns

Randolph-Macon Academy changed my life

Upon graduation in the spring, the Class of 1967 scattered like a covey of quail.  Some went on to college, others joined the Armed Forces ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, September 12, 2022 6:43 pm

Columns

Six cent cola and glob knockers for 15

While in the supermarket shopping for pre-game tailgating supplies Saturday, a man walked by and said, “When have you seen hotdogs for $7.99 a pack”? ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, September 5, 2022 3:12 pm

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