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Economic Reality May Determine Davie High’s Fix

Painted into a corner by ballot box defeats and economic reality, the Davie County Board of Education is…

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When In Doubt, Unplug The Set And Start Over

At home Monday night I faced the worst of problems: How to turn on the TV. I pushed…

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Tracing the Family’s Hard-Headed Genes

“Happy is the man who recalls his ancestors with pride, who treasures the story of their greatness, tells…

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End of Winter In Sight? Warm Week Bodes Well

Is the end of winter in sight? This week’s daytime temperatures are climbing into the 50s and 60s,…

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‘King’s Speech’ Best Bet To Win Best Picture O

Just when I had settled on my Oscar award for Best Picture, we went to see “The King’s…

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Old Soldier Joe King’s Battle Ends

Joe Harding King of Yadkin Valley will be laid to rest this Wednesday with full military honors, of…

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Cowboy Thrill Rides Again In ‘True Grit’

Mothers of America are heeding Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson, not letting their babies grow up to be…

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Culture Talk: TV, Movies, Chain Saws

Nothing serious this week. No politics. No economics. Just a cultural mishmash from someone who isn’t an expert…

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Throwing Out, Cleaning Soul With The Attic

I have been throwing away furiously this week, determined to lighten the load on the foundation of our…

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Monster Sofa Violates Rule For Newlyweds

The old editor has a gimpy knee this week, hobbled by a brief stint as a furniture mover…