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Columns

The nice thing about being a hermit

There is an old sketch from British comedy troupe Monty Python that always makes me laugh. Not one of the really famous ones – though ... Read more

by Holly Taylor, Wednesday, November 27, 2024 12:18 pm

Columns

‘Play ball!’ memories from the baseball diamond

Recently, I attended a history marker unveiling event at Riverside Park in Murfreesboro. You can read my article about it in the Nov. 13 print ... Read more

by Holly Taylor, Thursday, November 21, 2024 5:52 pm

Columns

Fugacious words to share with friends

I think everyone is tired of election talk, and frankly, I am too. So this week, I’ll focus again on one of my favorite topics: ... Read more

by Holly Taylor, Thursday, November 14, 2024 1:52 pm

Columns

Science fiction fun encourages a love of learning

I don’t think I was very good at science when I was in school. Or, rather, I was good at some aspects of science that ... Read more

by Holly Taylor, Thursday, November 7, 2024 6:58 pm

Columns

Enjoying Halloween with spooky stories and legends

This is one of my favorite times of the year. While I enjoy summer’s warm weather, I don’t mind when it starts to cool off ... Read more

by Holly Taylor, Thursday, October 31, 2024 6:04 pm

Columns

How many ‘new’ words are you using?

When you were a kid, did you ever make up a new word? Or maybe even a whole new language to whisper with your friends? ... Read more

by Holly Taylor, Thursday, October 24, 2024 4:27 pm

News

Early voting opens Thursday

Local citizens can cast ballots Oct. 17 – Nov. 2 Read more

by Holly Taylor, Thursday, October 17, 2024 11:51 am

Columns

Smorgasbord of innovative foods available at State Fair

Hope y’all are hungry! It’s that time of year again when the North Carolina State Fair unveils the new foods that’ll be included in this ... Read more

by Holly Taylor, Thursday, October 17, 2024 11:47 am

News Main

Passing the torch

Studio 32 founder leaves Sunbury’s art hub in good hands Read more

by Holly Taylor, Thursday, October 10, 2024 10:52 am

Columns

Neighbors helping neighbors in the wake of disaster

I stared at a blank page on my computer screen for a very long time before I finally started writing this column. Sometimes, it’s just ... Read more

by Holly Taylor, Thursday, October 10, 2024 10:44 am

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