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Columns

‘The very pineapple of politeness’ and other ways to mess around with words

There’s no doubt that English is a very strange language. That’s due, mostly, to the language’s history of development over hundreds of years. We’ve borrowed ... Read more

by Holly Taylor, Friday, October 22, 2021 4:40 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Town of Murfreesboro issues “boil advisory”

Main line breaks on Thursday; customers are experiencing water outages and/or low water pressure Read more

by Holly Taylor, Friday, October 22, 2021 10:29 am

Murfreesboro

High speed on High Street

Citizens ask Murfreesboro Council to take action to stop reckless driving Read more

by Holly Taylor, Tuesday, October 19, 2021 5:10 pm

Jackson

School rank discussed

Northampton Board of Education hears complaints from county citizens Read more

by Holly Taylor, Friday, October 15, 2021 5:36 pm

Jackson

School Board hires attorney for personnel investigation

JACKSON – Despite some opposition, the Northampton County Board of Education, at their regular meeting here Oct. 11, approved hiring an attorney for a personnel ... Read more

by Holly Taylor, Friday, October 15, 2021 5:34 pm

Columns

Slowing down USPS service isn’t a good plan

The 90’s television series “Stargate SG-1” tells the story of a secret military facility, run by the United States Air Force, which sends teams to ... Read more

by Holly Taylor, Friday, October 15, 2021 5:33 pm

Columns

There’s no limit to how many foods you can put “on a stick”

It’s almost that time of the year again. I’m not talking about harvest season (already well underway) or the holiday season (still technically not here ... Read more

by Holly Taylor, Friday, October 8, 2021 4:30 pm

Ahoskie

Innovation & Conservation

Energy solutions explored at REC Expo event Read more

by Holly Taylor, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 6:21 pm

Columns

Speak up and find balance: suggestions for college students

Now that October is here, students are getting close to being halfway through this first semester of the school year. My school days are well ... Read more

by Holly Taylor, Friday, October 1, 2021 4:23 pm

News

Literacy outreach continues

Newest Little Free Library honors the legacy of Rich Square educators Read more

by Holly Taylor, Tuesday, September 28, 2021 5:00 pm

Jackson

Northampton approves bond refunding to reduce debt

JACKSON – After giving preliminary approval at their previous meeting this month, the Northampton Commissioners passed two bond orders at their regular meeting here on ... Read more

by Holly Taylor, Friday, September 24, 2021 5:47 pm

Columns

Spotting the signs announcing the official arrival of Fall

The first day of autumn (or fall, if you prefer to call it by its simpler name) is marked by the Autumnal Equinox every year. ... Read more

by Holly Taylor, Friday, September 24, 2021 5:44 pm

News

‘Meherrin on Mission’

Northampton-based agricultural businesses involved in disaster relief and scholarships Read more

by Holly Taylor, Tuesday, September 21, 2021 5:28 pm

Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro seeks grant for Water Asset Inventory

MURFREESBORO – After having previously received a grant to do a sewer assessment, the Murfreesboro Town Council took steps at their meeting here on Sept. ... Read more

by Holly Taylor, Friday, September 17, 2021 5:09 pm

Columns

Watch out for upside down rhinos and potty-trained cows

While browsing the Internet this week, I stumbled across some truly bizarre animal stories (and a few not-so-bizarre-but-still-interesting ones too). So if you’ve missed out ... Read more

by Holly Taylor, Friday, September 17, 2021 4:55 pm

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