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Aurora: The Eden of North Carolina

During a Black History Month program for the awesome scholars and staff at S. W. Snowden School in Aurora, we got a chance to share ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, March 11, 2024 4:38 pm

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Your dinner is served, Mr. President

As we kick off our March ‘Women’s History Month’ I want to talk about someone Washington needs to know more about. But before I tell ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, March 4, 2024 4:50 pm

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The Boys & Girls Club was almost a hospital

On September 20, 1958, Beaufort County native Dr. John Cordice (1919-2013) operated on Martin Luther King, Jr. in a Harlem, N.Y. City hospital. He is ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, February 26, 2024 4:58 pm

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What’s love got to do with it?

As I sat in Spring Garden Baptist Church listening to our beloved Pastor Aaron Lewis share God’s word with the congregation about loving people, he ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, February 19, 2024 4:01 pm

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My funny Valentine

I am on assignment this week taking the history of Washington’s involvement in the Underground Railroad across the state. So, I am re-sharing one of ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, February 12, 2024 5:28 pm

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The one-armed bandit and a gumball machine

Super Bowl LV111 (58) is next Sunday, and my family members who are Philadelphia Eagles fans, are probably not only bemoaning that their beloved Eagles ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, February 5, 2024 3:59 pm

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Officer Garson McLeod was my superhero

I am so grateful for the wonderful comments I receive about this column, especially from readers who want to know more about me growing up ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, January 29, 2024 5:00 pm

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Good memories and good neighbors

As I sat by my favorite window looking out into the backyard during my devotion time, I enjoyed watching baby birds and a cardinal eating ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 7:24 am

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MLK Day shows the power of a dream

On Monday, January 15, our nation observed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in honor of and to celebrate the civil rights leader’s life and ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, January 15, 2024 4:42 pm

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When old memories lead to new discoveries

I have been enjoying the holidays travelling and visiting with friends and family, so I am sharing a repost of one of my most requested ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, January 8, 2024 4:59 pm

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