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Toi Degree: Last-minute Christmas gift ideas
By Toi Degree Christmas is a week away, and I know I’m not the only one who hasn’t completed their Christmas list. So, here’s a ...
By Toi Degree Christmas is a week away, and I know I’m not the only one who hasn’t completed their Christmas list. So, here’s a ...
It’s that time where people set their New Year’s resolutions! Christmas is only three days away, followed by New Year’s one week later. Time flies ...
By Doug Creamer Take a deep breath…we’re almost there! I know we all have a few last minute things to do to get ready for ...
By Ashlie Miller “There are two types of people — those who like white lights and those who like colored lights. And they marry each ...
By Ann Farabee Admittedly, I am sometimes a bit Scrooge-like when it comes to Christmas events. But something about having a one- and a two-year-old ...
By Laura Allen N.C. Cooperative Extension As we approach the end of 2024, it is the perfect time to reflect on a wonderful year for ...
Dear Neighbor, What do I know? I know that I have the best possible breed of dog in my goldendoodle, Reuben. Wait a minute, you ...
By Texas A&M Pet Talk Walking into your room to find a curled-up dog or cat resting within your opened suitcase can be heart-wrenching, to ...
By Doug Creamer Most people put up their Christmas tree close to Thanksgiving. We have always waited until about mid-December to put ours up. I ...
By Will Morris The holiday season is in full swing at Rowan Public Library and a short visit to the New Fiction section shows it. ...
By Sarina Rattler As leaf cleanup continues, it also marks the time of year where the evergreens begin to shine. Many of the evergreens commonly ...
By Ashlie Miller February may be the shortest month on the calendar, but many of us would agree that no month flies by as quickly ...
By Amy-Lynn Albertson If you have a gardener in your life and you are looking to buy a holiday gift or maybe you are looking ...
By Ashlie Miller Last week’s white dusting either met you with delight or an eye-roll. “Marked safe during snowmageddon,” quipped some on social media. “A ...
By Doug Creamer I woke up to a wonderful surprise…Snow! We haven’t had snow for over three years and it was a welcome sight. I ...
By P.L. Stiles Rowan Public Library The holiday feast brings together families and friends who have different lifestyles, ages, means and tastes. At every gathering, ...
By Ann Farabee I sneaked out early, before the family woke up. I was going to beat the crowd to the mall at a very ...
By Shelby Carroll N.C. Cooperative Extension Are you interested in learning the art of beekeeping? Whether you’re looking to start your own hive or simply ...
By Ashlie Miller Were you among those waiting for Mariah Carey to “thaw” and ring in the Christmas season with her “All I Want for ...
By Ann Farabee This question is often asked, “Are you busy?” We all may have the same thought, “Of course, I am busy.” I read ...
By Laura Allen N.C. Cooperative Extension During this holiday season, giving is on our hearts and minds. Many of us are giving of our time, ...
By Sydney Smith Hamrick Rowan Public Library Many people enjoy giving back to the community during the holiday season. If you are seeking opportunities to ...
By Doug Creamer Last weekend, the temperatures dropped below freezing, thus ending my gardening season. I worked to pick the remaining treats and clean out ...
By Ashlie Miller Is this a demanding season for you? It seems to be for many of us. Maybe everyone needs your input or your ...
By Laurie Lyda Rowan Public Library The other week, I was offering long-distance technical help to a friend over the phone. They were trying to ...
By Toi Degree N.C. Cooperative Extension Thanksgiving is upon us, and we are officially entering the holiday season. Thanksgiving is the biggest meal of the ...
By Pam Bloom Dear Neighbor, Nov. 5 has passed and I’m still me and we’re all still neighbors in spite of our differences. Recently, my ...
By Ashlie Miller Is Thanksgiving about giving thanks for what we have? “We’re blessed,” we say, often remarking on our surroundings and provisions. But this ...
Saturday’s game features the East Carolina Pirates (8-4) and the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (4-8) matching up at Williams…
The James Madison Dukes versus the South Alabama Jaguars is one of six games on Saturday’s college basketball…
The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (4-8) will look to break a five-game losing stretch when visiting the East Carolina…
The Davidson Wildcats (8-3) welcome in the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (3-8) after victories in three straight home games. It…
The Winthrop Eagles (9-4) will be trying to extend a five-game home winning run when squaring off against…