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Word history is often full of twists and turns

As someone who enjoys linguistics, etymology has always been fascinating to me. Etymology is the study of the ...

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Motown….nothing but fun and music

If you follow this column, you know that I saluted Motown Records founder Berry Gordy a few weeks ...

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Prepare in advance for a safe and fun Halloween

Make plans before Thursday to ensure a fun and safe Halloween for your children and everyone else. Across ...

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More from the world of dumb crooks

Regular readers of my weekly column will know that, from time to time, I love to share dumb ...

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What a day!

Hats off to all those behind the scenes who made Fall Fling 19 such a huge success. Event ...

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Grateful for support

To the Editor: This letter is addressed to all individuals, area churches, businesses, and patrons of Pine Forest ...

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Let’s go bowling, we hope!

At the halfway mark in the college football season, while everyone focuses on the Alabama’s, Clemson’s, LSU’s, and ...

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Just when you thought you’ve seen it all

Disney is trying to take over the world. The entertainment world, at least. I guess we shouldn’t be ...

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Get out, stay out and call for help

There are several signs that signal the arrival of mid-October….our local farmers are “kicking up the dust” in ...

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Fall Fling 19 – don’t miss it!!

John Fritz does not own a business situated within Ahoskie’s downtown business district. Amy Braswell does not own ...

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Brave volunteers need a new home

I don’t live in Woodland, but I have to admit it’s one of my favorite towns in Northampton ...

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Meet me somewhere in the middle

The Atlantic Coast Conference’s Operation Basketball took place in Charlotte this past week. In what seems to me ...

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Get out and enjoy local events

October in the Roanoke-Chowan area brings with it a time when the temperature and humidity becomes more pleasant ...

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Shopping locally makes good sense

Think global; shop local is a phrase we hear quiet often these days. But does the average local ...

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Just look at that face and say, “Awwwww!”

He can be a pesky little cuss. He gets into some of everything and sometimes he’s the most ...

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