Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Local animal cruelty case is a test of our moral obligations

Animal cruelty is insidious in North Carolina. Even the worst cases that are presented to the courts often ...

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Focus on safety during parades

Our antique Ford farm truck always was a hit in various local parades where we participated. It was ...

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Confronting my culinary shortcomings this Thanksgiving

Few meals being prepared can rise to the level of Thanksgiving, with smells circling through our brains that ...

Opinion

Most important races this election season?

This local election season is in the rearview mirror now, but it isn’t too late to say that ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Rumors, lies divide communities

Two big lies have been spread in our communities. That calls for a cup of truth to rinse ...

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 ...

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 ...

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