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Columns

The day the giant camel came to town

I want to begin this week’s column by thanking the WDN readers for the wonderful responses some of my columns have received I truly love writing the ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, October 31, 2022 3:21 pm

Columns

In search of history even while on vacation

For the past few weeks Milt and I were travelling and fulfilling some of my favorite things to do. I love visiting family, seeking out ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Tuesday, October 25, 2022 2:35 pm

Columns

In search of pecans and history

‘m on vacation but as the pecan season is getting ready, I wanted to share this re-post from last fall with you again. On my recent morning walks, I ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, October 17, 2022 3:00 pm

Columns

The day the circus came to town

During a very lovely conversation with ninety-five old Ms. Mollie Stem, I got an answer to a question that puzzled me for a long time. ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, October 10, 2022 4:57 pm

Columns

Unveiling Washington’s newest marker to a stair-climbing horse

The City of Washington, the Brown Library and the Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum would be delighted to have you come join us this Saturday, ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, October 3, 2022 5:22 pm

Columns

Our town through the eyes of visitors

Pirate football season at East Carolina University is a wonderful time for the Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum.  ECU football brings scores of visitors to ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, September 26, 2022 4:45 pm

Columns

The Washington Daily News is my old friend

When I pick up my copy of the Washington Daily News, I am reaching for an old friend.  The Daily News has been a part ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, September 19, 2022 6:40 pm

Columns

Beauty from ashes and honoring lives lost

I remember the day in 1974 when I stood on the Observation Deck of one of the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers in New York ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, September 12, 2022 6:45 pm

Columns

Through the eyes of children

I want to publicly thank Margaret (Meg) Howdy and her awesome team at the Washington Harbor District Alliance in collaboration with the Carolina Eagle Distributing ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, September 5, 2022 3:10 pm

Columns

As a new school year begins

My first day on the campus of the City University of New York, I stood in line at the bookstore, waiting to purchase the book ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, August 29, 2022 4:25 pm

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