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Word of the Year: Whirlwind

Could you describe the last twelve months with just one word? Could you boil down all those experiences ...

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Snitching cows, elevator photos, and a loose moose

At the end of the year, it’s natural to start looking back and reflecting on what’s happened in ...

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Taking care of ourselves and each other during the holidays

Many people look forward to the holiday season. The holidays this time of year often bring the promises ...

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What do pickles, soda, and donuts have in common?

North Carolina is home to many wonderful things. Much of the state is known for its natural beauty, ...

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International news: law repeals, sculpture housing, and long-awaited rescues

There is a lot of news happening all around the world every single day. The conflict in the ...

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All the ways to say thank you

By the time you read this column, Thanksgiving will have come and gone. You may still be snacking ...

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Revitalization efforts are worth supporting

Earlier this week, I read the news that the owner of Clyde Cooper’s Barbecue – a well-known restaurant ...

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Feelings on a Fall afternoon

It’s late afternoon, and the sun is sinking closer and closer to the horizon. The rays cast a ...

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Brighter than the sun: headlight issue needs a good solution

Daylight Savings Time ends on November 5 this year, meaning that for those of us who are out ...

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Silence is golden, unless you’re trying to spell something

Silence can be a welcome (lack of) sound in many situations. Maybe you’ve been riding for hours on ...

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No proof required for belief in things you don’t understand

Earlier this month, you might have noticed that Friday the 13th was on the calendar. For some people, ...

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Stretch out Halloween fun all month long

Don’t you wish some holidays could last longer than just one day? Sure, some of us celebrate holidays ...

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Different ways to enjoy pizza and other new state fair foods

It’s that time of year again. Spooky season? Harvest season? Election campaigning season? Baseball playoff season? Well, technically, ...

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Words from the 19th century that are fun, but not always easy, to say

There is no question that language can be really weird. It comes with a framework of grammar rules ...

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Stargazing: experience wonders just by looking up

There is a whole long list of reasons why people enjoy living in rural areas such as right ...

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