Columns
College education still has something to offer
I read an article last week from Associated Press about the results of a recent survey on people’s perceptions about college. The poll, conducted by ...
Holly Taylor, Author at Gates County Index
Columns
Spelling divergences and other English quirks
Having a job where you write all the time means that you’re often dealing with all kinds of words and letters and punctuation. It’s enough ...
by Holly Taylor, Friday, July 19, 2024 3:05 pm
Columns
Just forget it….okay, I did!
I thought of a good opening to this week’s column, but then I got distracted somewhere along the way and forgot what exactly I had ...
by Holly Taylor, Friday, July 5, 2024 5:25 pm
Columns
Summer is here and so is the heat
As I write this week’s column, summer is officially beginning and it’s bringing the heat with it. The forecast includes a lot of 90+ temperatures ...
by Holly Taylor, Friday, June 28, 2024 4:58 pm
Columns
Musical instruments with names as fun as their sounds
Music is an integral part of life. We listen to it in our free time, while we’re driving, or at a party. Step into any ...
by Holly Taylor, Friday, June 21, 2024 5:12 pm
News
Juneteenth events set for Saturday
Celebrations planned in Ahoskie, Murfreesboro and Garysburg
by Holly Taylor, Friday, June 14, 2024 5:45 pm
Columns
Exploring local highways and backroads
Over Memorial Day weekend, I took a day trip to Raleigh. I’ve made this trip countless times, so I always have a schedule in mind ...
by Holly Taylor, Friday, June 14, 2024 5:41 pm
News Main
Hog Heaven
PorkFest enjoys a rebirth as Murfreesboro VFD serves up over 900 plates on Saturday
by Holly Taylor, Friday, June 7, 2024 9:45 am
Columns
The pleasures and pitfalls of nostalgia
One of my favorite movies is “Howl’s Moving Castle.” It’s an animated feature from famous Japanese production company Studio Ghibli, and from the famous director ...
by Holly Taylor, Thursday, June 6, 2024 9:48 am
Columns
From honorary degrees to runaway zebras
As the old saying goes: “life is strange.” There are some days where you watch events unfold and remember that the truth can sometimes be ...