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 ...

Columns

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 ...

Columns

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 ...

Columns

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 ...

Columns

Growth of Washington as a river port part 1

Strolling on the promenade along Stewart Parkway today, one would be hard pressed to envision the scene of ...

Columns

Brandon Tester: Another reason to support local businesses

Have you ever played Shake of the Day? If you’ve been to The Brat House in Chocowinity you’ve ...

Columns

Embracing mortality while maximizing your life

Ash Wednesday is next Wednesday, March 2nd.  I have a love-hate relationship with the day.  For two straight ...

Columns

Memories of growing up in Washington

My love for heavy metal began when I was in the third grade. Now it’s not the brilliant heavy ...

Columns

Investing in yourself is worth it

There’s a passage of Scripture that, as a child, I simply couldn’t understand: “Work out your own salvation ...

Columns

When old memories lead to new discoveries

During the years 1915 through 1944, my grandparents, William and Olivia Cozzens, owned a restaurant named the Blue ...

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