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Calling both sides of the lucky coin

Vail Stewart Rumley wrote the original version of this column on Sept. 15, 2001, shortly after the 9/11 ...

Columns

Washington’s storm-warning tower

123 years ago, coastal shipping was still an essential method of moving goods to market. The Federal government ...

My Turn

Vaccinations, masks create safe learning environments

As a pediatrician serving eastern North Carolina, as well as a father to school-aged children, I truly appreciate ...

Columns

Cooler weather brings thoughts of exercise and football

I seem to be at my creative best while sitting in my rocking chair on my front porch. ...

Columns

Labor Day and Homecoming-reunions, skating and storytelling

Milt and I enjoyed the Labor Day weekend with friends.  We had a wonderful time remembering the good ...

Columns

Birds are out even when it’s hot

Despite stultifying hot and humid weather, during the last two weeks of August, birders around the county observed over ...

My Turn

Come for the art, stay for the beer

By Charles Thrasher  The impact of the 2020 census on rural America might best be summarized by a ...

Columns

Pulling the fire alarm was a no-no

This column seems to have sparked a lot of fond memories for some of those who grew up ...

Columns

Takeaways from week 1-three home games in five days

Thanks Terry. Thanks a lot for making us look good. I hope everyone enjoyed reading our football preview ...

Sports

Here’s to a normal fall sports season-we can make a difference

The first volleyball matches are in the books. Soccer and cross country will have their first matches soon ...

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