Columns
Mentally preparing yourself for the holiday season
We all have holiday traditions. Sometimes it’s a big, time-consuming thing that we look forward to every year, and sometimes it’s just a small little ...
Holly Taylor, Author at Gates County Index
News
Hunter ousted in race for NC House 5th District
Hanig defeats Jordan for region’s seat in the North Carolina Senate
by Holly Taylor, Friday, November 18, 2022 5:48 pm
Columns
Weird words to befuddle your word game opponents
It’s been a while since I’ve had the opportunity, but I’ve always enjoyed attending a game night. Board games or card games, it doesn’t matter ...
by Holly Taylor, Friday, November 18, 2022 5:42 pm
Columns
Safe driving is always a better alternative to being reckless
Last week, a car passed me while I was driving on Highway 158. That wouldn’t be too noteworthy for me to remember except that they ...
by Holly Taylor, Thursday, November 10, 2022 11:30 am
Opinion
Digitized data, harvest season, and clocks: relatable news from the world
Here are a few things going on with our neighbors around the world right now, according to stories from the Associated Press: Perhaps the biggest ...
by Holly Taylor, Wednesday, November 2, 2022 4:03 pm
Opinion
Maintain your body with good sleep habits
When we learned about healthy eating in elementary school, I remember it being compared to putting gas in a car. Your body is the vehicle, ...
by Holly Taylor, Wednesday, November 2, 2022 3:43 pm
News Main
Early voting opens this week
One-stop balloting is from Oct. 20 through Nov. 5
by Holly Taylor, Thursday, October 20, 2022 11:22 am
Columns
Check the ‘best by’ dates for the best buys
Earlier this month, I was browsing through articles from the Associated Press, and came across one about “best before” and similar labels on food causing ...
by Holly Taylor, Thursday, October 20, 2022 11:02 am
Columns
New combinations of deep-fried foods featured at this year’s state fair
Numerous events and activities happen every year in October. It’s a jam-packed, busy month! People who enjoy Halloween (as I mentioned in last week’s column) ...
by Holly Taylor, Thursday, October 13, 2022 11:06 am
Columns
The best parts of “spooky season” have arrived
With full acknowledgement that I wrote a column just a few weeks ago about the silliness of celebrating holidays too early, I must admit I’ve ...