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Urge To Meddle Can Cross Political Lines
When politicians gather in Raleigh, strange ideas bubble to the surface. We’re accustomed to that. We are not,…
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Welcoming a New Superintendent
A warm welcome to new Davie County Schools superintendent Dr. Darrin L. Hartness. He has already demonstrated good…
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Killing bin Laden Was America’s Obligation
Don’t count me among those who feel conflicted about the assassination of Osama bin Laden. Hurrah for the…
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Lost in Ulah; Finding Fudge Pecan Pie
ULAH — The only people in this Randolph County hamlet either live here or are lost. On Sunday,…
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Not Yet Ready To Buy ‘Tuxedo Of Bib Overalls’
I’m a sucker for a sale. At a hardware store closing last week, I stocked up on essentials…
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Congress, Obama Spare Hikers’ Big Weekend
CHARLIE’S BUNION, On the Appalachian Trail — The long, quarrelling arms of Congress and President Obama threatened to…
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Henbit Thrives While Fescue Struggles
On its own, fescue doesn’t stand a chance. Lawn bullies crowd it out, undermine it and steal the…
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Tricycle, Classic Books Wow The Grandchildren
The sweet little granddaughter is in town this week, a visit I have trained for during the past…
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Cedar Tree Diet Shucks Off Pounds
Slender, lean, thin, lithe …. all words to describe … the old editor? Well, not just yet. But…
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One Problem Fixed
Congratulations to the Davie County Board of Education for reaching a decision last week to expand the Early…
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