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Go forth, graduates, and explore the world
Graduation season has arrived. Universities have already started marching graduates across the stage to receive their hard-earned diplomas, and high schools will follow suit in ...
by Holly Taylor, Friday, May 24, 2024 3:00 pm
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Never too early to get prepared for hurricane season
Hurricane season doesn’t officially begin until June 1, and the tropics look to be quiet at the moment. But it’s never too early to start ...
by Holly Taylor, Friday, May 17, 2024 4:41 pm
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Early voting opens for second primary
Only two contests on the ballot, both for statewide races
by Holly Taylor, Thursday, May 2, 2024 6:16 pm
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Different each year: the joys of growing a garden
Like many people around here, I grew up with a vegetable garden in my backyard each year. Though I disliked having to chop the weeds ...
by Holly Taylor, Thursday, May 2, 2024 5:37 pm
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Internet Affordability program warrants extension
Since the pandemic (and perhaps even beginning before then), people have come to realize that internet has become more of a necessary utility in our ...
by Holly Taylor, Friday, April 26, 2024 5:21 pm
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The beat goes on…or does it?
Basketball season has come to an end once again, with the NCAA men’s and women’s tournaments recently wrapping up. As an NC State fan, it ...
by Holly Taylor, Friday, April 19, 2024 4:19 pm
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How to get started on spring cleaning
Springtime has arrived, and with it comes warmer weather, beautiful blooming flowers, and a whole bunch of gross pollen. Even the “April showers” have not ...
by Holly Taylor, Thursday, April 11, 2024 10:59 am
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Overcoming language “hurdles” and other confusing words
The other day I typed a word in Google Docs that I was confident was correct. But then the program indicated that it was actually ...
by Holly Taylor, Thursday, April 4, 2024 6:28 pm
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Voter turnout in NC could be better
North Carolina’s primary election was held earlier this month on March 5. “Super Tuesday” is what everyone was calling it since several other states were ...