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I’ll be on the porch

Ah, an ocean breeze. The wind in your hair. Toes in the sand. Waves breaking in the distance. ...

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Hot summer afternoons are the perfect time to enjoy a good book

“Summer has filled her veins with light, and her heart is washed with noon.” ~ C. Day Lewis ...

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Ink and Independence

I have a routine when it comes to writing this column. It’s not much, and perhaps it shows: ...

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The legend of Talkin’ John

To say Talkin’ John was a conversationalist would be like saying the Atlantic Ocean is wet. This Dark ...

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How Benjamin Cleveland served our country

By David Streater Benjamin Cleveland, a rough-and-tumble guy, was born near Manassas, Virginia, on May 28, 1738. As ...

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Carolina dispute helped provoke revolution

By John Hood As we celebrate our country’s birthday again, might I suggest we spare a moment to ...

Shelf Life - Jen Pace Dickenson

My Country, ‘Tis of Thee

As we celebrate Independence Day tomorrow, what better time to pick up a book featuring our great country ...

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A journey into “The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes”

This week at the Tryon Theatre is “The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” (Ball 2024), a ...

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Family drama at the lake

OK, Aunty Pam, I need your help QUICK. I’m one of eight siblings from a big Southern family. ...

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Farmers don’t wilt in this heat

Most farmers love what they do, but not one could ever convince me they enjoy working in this ...

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