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Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Dodging pens thrown by little old ladies

Voting in our area is as stress-free as a box of chocolates. For that, we should feel fortunate.   That hasn’t been the case in ... Read more

by Larry McDermott, Thursday, October 27, 2022 12:41 pm

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Turkey time means no turkey for you

Turkey supplies are expected to be so short this year that we may have to rethink the customary presidential pardon and put those two birds ... Read more

by Larry McDermott, Friday, October 21, 2022 8:00 am

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Highway 9: The battle for saving rural life

Somewhere in the throes of trying to stop the state from turning their pastoral section of N.C. Highway 9 into a transportation giant, a few ... Read more

by Larry McDermott, Thursday, October 13, 2022 12:09 pm

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Rumors, lies divide communities

Two big lies have been spread in our communities. That calls for a cup of truth to rinse them out.   One of those lies ... Read more

by Larry McDermott, Thursday, September 22, 2022 8:00 am

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Beekeepers are a serious lot

Beekeepers are so dedicated that most see their bees as part of their family, a special society we hope to help because it contributes to ... Read more

by Larry McDermott, Friday, September 16, 2022 12:04 pm

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Let 9-year-old children focus on learning

There was some news this week that should concern us all, especially educators and parents. The pandemic has set back 9-year-olds in reading and math ... Read more

by Larry McDermott, Friday, September 2, 2022 11:43 am

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Farming and family were in her DNA

Wearing an emerald green outfit, she glided across the plowed field alongside the crimson clover like Dolly Parton cruising through “I Will Always Love You.” ... Read more

by Larry McDermott, Thursday, August 25, 2022 11:28 am

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Preoccupation with celebrities is numbing us

My career brought me in direct contact with more than a few famous people, but one seemed especially genuine.   I won’t name drop. The ... Read more

by Larry McDermott, Friday, August 19, 2022 11:17 am

Business

What’s Cooking? Polk County Farm to Fork Trail in the works

A small group of farmers, restaurateurs and winemakers is developing a food and drink trail around Polk County that visitors can follow to experience firsthand ... Read more

by Larry McDermott, Tuesday, August 9, 2022 12:15 pm

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Rain, rain, go away

During the 40 days of rain that we experienced in July, I found myself thinking that I probably had seen worse weather, but I couldn’t ... Read more

by Larry McDermott, Friday, August 5, 2022 8:00 am

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