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The Strange-Ness: Eastern Hercules Beetle
By Kay Whatley, Editor A few weeks ago, my youngest and I came across a strange sight: a beetle on the school sidewalk which measured more than two inches long. It looked more like an […]
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NASA’s Three-Billion-Mile Journey to Pluto
After a decade-long journey through our solar system, New Horizons made its closest approach to Pluto Tuesday, about 7,750 miles above the surface — roughly the same distance from New York to Mumbai, India – […]
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Zebulon NC Nonprofit Seeking Shoes for Kids
By Cindy Privette, Zebulon UMC Zebulon United Methodist Church is currently working with Note in the Pocket and their “Kicks for Kids” campaign. Note in the Pocket believes it is unacceptable that children are limited […]
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Shades of Grey:
Some situations are viewed in black and white; right and wrong. Yet, many people think situations also have a grey area where solutions are not so easily discerned. This is about the choices people make, and the thought process […]
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Chuckle of the Issue: Weather
Bob gets a job as a weatherman in the West; however, try as he might, he can never get a forecast right. Eventually he’s fired and has to fly home. His aunt asks why he’s back […]
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Dr. Nicholas’ Corner: The Amazing True Story of Beate Serota
Contributed by Nicholas Pediaditakis, MD, DLFAPA In a previous article, I wrote about humanity’s looming troubles. But, as I have said, I am optimistic. I share with you an inspiring story of a young girl’s special accomplishment —one of many she had — giving […]
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A Little Bit of History: Atkinson Milling Co.
Atkinson Milling Company features a grist mill built in 1757, and is a rare water powered grist mill operating in the Five County Area. The company is based at 95 Atkinson Mill Road, Selma NC. The mill building as it is now […]
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Crossing The Line: Poisons Added to Bird Seed
Disclaimer: Crossing The Line? poses questions for readers to consider. Authors are not licensed medical or legal professionals. Consider the issues, and draw your own conclusions. For this issue, the subject is corporations crossing the […]
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Chuckle of the Issue: Memories
An older couple noticed that they were getting a lot more forgetful, so they decided to go to the doctor. The doctor told them that they should start writing things down to help remember. Later […]
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The Strange-ness: My Haunted Television
Contributed by Brenda Lambert, Member www.paranormalchasers.com You may not think of your TV as something that would be considered “haunted”, but here I’ll tell you of my personal experience, and you may just change your mind. So, here I […]
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Crossing The Line: Natural Medicine vs. Corporate Profits
Disclaimer: Crossing the Line? poses questions for readers to consider. Authors are not licensed medical or legal professionals. Consider the issues, and draw your own conclusions. Would you eat lemon or orange peel every day […]
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Rocky Mount Downtown Advocate will Be Missed
By Frank and Kay Whatley In December, Rocky Mount lost a great downtown advocate, business owner, and beloved resident: Ron Vetere. It is with heavy hearts we pass along news of Ron’s death on December […]
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Chuckle of the Issue: Bible School
The story of Adam and Eve was being carefully explained in the children’s Sunday School class. Following the story, the children were asked to draw some picture that would illustrate the story. Little Bobby was […]
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Crossing the Line: “Wood” in Bread
Disclaimer: Crossing the Line? poses questions for readers to consider. Authors are not licensed professionals. Consider the issues, and draw your own conclusions. This first article focuses on what food manufacturers might add to their […]