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At the Crouse roads of history Features

At the Crouse roads of history

2026-02-06 00:48:45

By MONA RAMSEYCrouse Community History and Photo ProjectCROUSE––The story of Crouse is the story of Lincoln County itself.It’s a pla...

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Angels Among Us Features

Angels Among Us

Lisa Harper 2026-02-06 00:00:00

 There are angels all around us, even when we don’t recognize them at first. A few days ago, the world changed for my husband and I in the ...

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Along the banks of two creeks Features

Along the banks of two creeks

2026-02-05 16:58:51

By MONA RAMSEYCrouse Community History and Photo ProjectCROUSE––Picture it.It’s the 1750’s, and Indian Creek flows gently thro...

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The Catawba Indians Features

The Catawba Indians

 In the two centuries leading up to the American Revolution, North Carolina's Native population declined dramatically. Although exact numbers are...

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The Arctic Blast-Southern Style Features

The Arctic Blast-Southern Style

Lisa Harper 2026-01-30 00:00:00

 Here in the South, winter is less a season and more a rumor. It’s something we hear about from relatives up North, right before they tell ...

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The Battle of Cowan's Ford Features

The Battle of Cowan's Ford

The Battle of Cowan's Ford, fought on February 1, 1781, was a significant engagement during the American Revolutionary War, where American militia att...

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Everyone Has a Story Features

Everyone Has a Story

Lisa Harper 2026-01-23 00:00:00

Everyone has a story, even if they don’t yet know they have one.Most folks think a story has to be something grand: a turning point, a tragedy, ...

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Military Motions Features

Military Motions

This 3rd week of January 1776 was much like the first, lots of activity. These events leaned more towards the up-and-coming military and how it could ...

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Local Filmmaker Releases Musical Tribute Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Features

Local Filmmaker Releases Musical Tribute Honoring Dr. Martin Luther Ki...

Contributed 2026-01-18 00:00:00

JOURNALIST REVIEW - M L KING TRIBUTE SONG & M L KING PARADE TIM GREENE  CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Local filmmaker Tim Greene has released a powerful ...

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Do You Remember? Features

Do You Remember?

Lisa Harper 2026-01-16 00:00:00

I’ve always had a way of remembering dates. Birthdays, anniversaries, the days we welcomed life and the days we laid it to rest. Over time, I&rs...

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250 Years of Common Sense Features

250 Years of Common Sense

 The 250th anniversary of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" is a significant event that celebrates the enduring impact of his revolutionary ideas. Th...

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When January Settles In Features

When January Settles In

Lisa Harper 2026-01-09 00:00:00

January arrives with a stillness that feels heavier than the months before it. The calendar turns, expectations reset, and yet the days themselves see...

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Starting the New Year Off… Features

Starting the New Year Off…

There will be many 250th Anniversaries of things this year…Some significant ones right off the bat. ·      ...

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The Quiet Gift of a New Year Features

The Quiet Gift of a New Year

Lisa Harper 2026-01-01 00:00:00

 As another year has drawn to a close, there is a quiet blessing in simply being able to look ahead. Not everyone is granted that grace. The pass...

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The Legendary Crossing of the Delaware River Features

The Legendary Crossing of the Delaware River

As related in a letter dated the following day, General George Washington writes to Congress from his headquarters in Trenton, New Jersey, to report t...

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A Gentle Pause before January Features

A Gentle Pause before January

Lisa Harper 2025-12-26 00:00:00

As December draws to a close, we find ourselves standing in a quiet in-between. The calendar is nearly full, yet our hearts feel unfinished, lingering...

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