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If you need to do homework to watch TV, you’re doing it wrong probably
Have you ever been called a “couch potato”? I’m sure that the term could apply to me at one point or another in my life. ...
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Early voting underway for March Primary
Ballots can be cast at Board of Elections Office on Medical Center Road
by Holly Taylor, Friday, February 16, 2024 5:33 pm
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Punny names, weird names, and everything in between
Pretty much everything has a name. It’s essential to how we identify who and what we interact with in our lives. But despite its importance, ...
by Holly Taylor, Friday, February 16, 2024 5:17 pm
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Legal gambling to benefit small university athletic programs in NC
If I were a betting man (and for the record, I am not actually a betting man – on account of being both a woman ...
by Holly Taylor, Wednesday, January 24, 2024 10:12 pm
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Parkways, driveways, and other words to help people find their “way”
Have you ever wondered why people park on driveways and drive on parkways? I admit that I’ve definitely wondered that. Multiple times, even! Comedian George ...
by Holly Taylor, Thursday, January 18, 2024 10:33 am
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Word of the Year: Whirlwind
Could you describe the last twelve months with just one word? Could you boil down all those experiences and find just one word that sums ...
by Holly Taylor, Thursday, January 4, 2024 4:00 pm
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Filing ends
Race develops for District 2 seat on Gates Co. School Board
by Holly Taylor, Thursday, December 21, 2023 9:12 am
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Taking care of ourselves and each other during the holidays
Many people look forward to the holiday season. The holidays this time of year often bring the promises of visiting family, opening gifts, and taking ...
by Holly Taylor, Thursday, December 21, 2023 9:00 am
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What do pickles, soda, and donuts have in common?
North Carolina is home to many wonderful things. Much of the state is known for its natural beauty, including the Appalachian Mountains to the west ...
by Holly Taylor, Thursday, December 14, 2023 6:04 pm
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Filing begins
Races develop for Gates County Board of Education