Columns
Summer is here and so is the heat
As I write this week’s column, summer is officially beginning and it’s bringing the heat with it. The forecast includes a lot of 90+ temperatures ...
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Columns
Musical instruments with names as fun as their sounds
Music is an integral part of life. We listen to it in our free time, while we’re driving, or at a party. Step into any ...
by Holly Taylor, Friday, June 21, 2024 5:12 pm
News
Juneteenth events set for Saturday
Celebrations planned in Ahoskie, Murfreesboro and Garysburg
by Holly Taylor, Friday, June 14, 2024 5:45 pm
Columns
Exploring local highways and backroads
Over Memorial Day weekend, I took a day trip to Raleigh. I’ve made this trip countless times, so I always have a schedule in mind ...
by Holly Taylor, Friday, June 14, 2024 5:41 pm
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Hog Heaven
PorkFest enjoys a rebirth as Murfreesboro VFD serves up over 900 plates on Saturday
by Holly Taylor, Friday, June 7, 2024 9:45 am
Columns
The pleasures and pitfalls of nostalgia
One of my favorite movies is “Howl’s Moving Castle.” It’s an animated feature from famous Japanese production company Studio Ghibli, and from the famous director ...
by Holly Taylor, Thursday, June 6, 2024 9:48 am
Columns
From honorary degrees to runaway zebras
As the old saying goes: “life is strange.” There are some days where you watch events unfold and remember that the truth can sometimes be ...
by Holly Taylor, Thursday, May 30, 2024 5:52 pm
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Squeal Appeal
Murfreesboro Volunteer Fire Department revives PorkFest; event is slated June 1
by Holly Taylor, Friday, May 24, 2024 3:19 pm
Columns
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
Columns
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 ...