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Mike Walden: How can we cope with higher gas prices?

Mike Walden is a Reynolds Distinguished Professor Emeritus at North Carolina State University. Gas prices are on the ...

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My favorite rite of spring, Joe Dooley and a running doubleheader

I can’t believe there have not been normal NCAA men and women’s basketball tournaments since 2019. To me, ...

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Hearing stories of Washington’s tulip festival

Looking at the tulips growing in my back yard brought back some wonderful memories of Springtime as I grew up ...

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Washington becomes a center of shipbuilding

Following the nation’s birth, Washington continued as an important center of commerce for eastern North Carolina. Exports from the ...

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Finding space for joy during Lent

Ash Wednesday began the Christian season of Lent, the 40 days (excluding Sundays) leading up to Easter.  Traditionally, ...

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High flying memories 

While walking along the Washington waterfront recently, I was pleasantly surprised to see several people with their children flying kites.  It ...

Faith

Jesus affirms everyone’s sacred worth

I was born in Texas and raised on smoked brisket, rodeos, and square dancing.  I’m not making up ...

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Wrapping up winter, bring on the spring

I’ve always enjoyed being outside. In fact, I’m sitting on my porch writing this from my favorite chair ...

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Mike Walden: What you need to know about inflation

According to polls, inflation is the number one issue in the country. This is understandable. The most recent ...

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Some history of old Washington neighborhoods

There were many neighborhoods in Washington whose names we seldom hear today. Ever hear of an African American community called ‘Plum Nelly’? This ...

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