Anniversary of Mayflower Landing
In November 1620, 102 brave souls landed in Plymouth. They created the Mayflower Compact and expanded English colonization in North America. The Mayfl...
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Let Grief Turn Into Love Again
There are moments in life when grief arrives like an unexpected storm—quiet at first, then overwhelming, soaking our days with memories, questio...
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A Warm Welcome to the Thanksgiving Season
Thanksgiving is a time when homes fill with familiar aromas, families gather around crowded tables, and gratitude takes center stage. While today&rsqu...
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The Word “67” — How A Random Number Became Today’s Viral Kid L...
LINCOLNTN, N.C.—When I first heard my daughter Jasmine say the word “67” I honestly thought she was answering a math question. Then ...
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From Humble Beginnings…
The home known as Vesuvius proudly sits as the oldest standing home in Lincoln County. Built in 1792 by General Joseph Graham, Vesuvius has seen over ...
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Thanksgiving: The Lost Holiday
Why the quietest holiday deserves our full attentionEvery year, just as the last Halloween pumpkin is carried to the curb and the first Christma...
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The Letters of Abigail Adams
Upon hearing of England’s rejection of the so-called Olive Branch Petition on November 12, 1775, Abigail Adams writes to her husband, John:&ldqu...
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When Autumn meets snow in November
There’s a quiet kind of magic when autumn and winter brush shoulders in November. One moment, golden leaves still cling to their branches,...
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“Don’t allow nobody on the deck!”
WHITEFISH POINT, MICH.––In the annals of maritime disasters, its tragic sadness is surpassed only by the Titanic.It was 50 years ago to-da...
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Happy Birthday to the United States Marines
During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress passes a resolution stating that “two Battalions of Marines be raised” for servic...
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It’s the Season for Stink Bugs
Autumn is here, which means pumpkin spice lattes, cozy sweaters, and… stink bugs. Yes, those tiny, armored little pests who apparently have a b...
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John Paul Jones
This year marks the 250th birthday of the United States Navy. As the daughter of a Navy sailor, this is near and dear to me and my family. Keep in min...
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Fall Back Into Confusion
It’s that special time of year again — when we all gain an hour of sleep but lose our sense of what century we’re living in. Y...
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Surrender At Yorktown And Its Toll
The British surrendered at Yorktown on October 19, 1781, when Lord Cornwallis's army succumbed to American and French forces after a prolonged artille...
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The footsteps of Miss Howard
With Halloween drawing near, I reflect back on the house I grew up in. Strange events occurred over the years. The footsteps down the long wooden hall...
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The Overmountain Men
The Overmountain Men were the American Patriot militia from west of the Appalachian Mountains who marched over the mountains to fight and defeat Briti...
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