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Thanksgiving proclamations and pardons

“Our harvest being gotten in, our governor sent four men on fowling, that so we might after a ...

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World War II heroes still inspire

Imagine my surprise when I walked into the Davie County Veteran’s Day observance Sunday afternoon. There sat Harold ...

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Thank a veteran for peace

If you like to eat, thank a farmer. If you like to eat in peace, thank a veteran. ...

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Cooleemee history alive thanks to the Rumleys

Talk to an old timer in Cooleemee, and they either like or dislike Jim and Lynn Rumley. You ...

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Halloween Town moniker fitting for Mocksville

Halloween Town. It has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it. It’s Mocksville. That’s right, Mocksville is officially ...

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Betsy Cochrane an honorable, common-sense politician

I remember visiting with Betsy Cochrane in her Bermuda Run home. She was showing her beautiful orchids, talking ...

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Junker’s Mill has flaws, but shows worth attending

What’s the deal with Junker’s Mill? The outdoor theater in Downtown Mocksville has been there for quite a ...

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Aunt Dare embodied family; Whit Merrifield

Dare Baby. My dad said that name with reverence. It was his baby sister, the youngest of a ...

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The Braves are back

The year was 1966. I was a 9-year-old country boy who dreamed of playing baseball in the Major ...

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Local folks shine in times of disaster

Talking to a friend who works at Food Lion the other day, and he said he had seen ...

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