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Cody Craddock: Pawpaws fun, rewarding to grow

If you take a hike on the forest trails in North Carolina and much of the eastern US, ...

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Nathan Croyle: My 4-H experience includes life lessons, learning responsibility

As a 14-year-old Rowan County 4-H’er. I have been involved for three years and serve as president of ...

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Ester Marsh: Strength, faith and support all helpful

Wow, the phone calls I have received and responses on last week’s column have been so heartwarming. My ...

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Kent Bernhardt: You gotta start somewhere

It was the summer of ’69, the same summer that gave us a man on the moon and ...

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Toi Degree: How long will items last in freezer, or refrigerator?

Have you ever wondered how long your frozen food will last? Or, can you eat a canned good ...

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Ester Marsh: Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma is not something you want to hear

In the middle of June, I noticed my left lymph node in my neck was swollen. No big ...

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Kristy Woodson Harvey: In life — and in tennis — sometimes love means everything

By Kristy Woodson Harvey Never fall in love with a Hornet tennis player because love means nothing to ...

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Gotta Run: Everyone can do pushups

I am a pushup nut. I love doing them, and normally will challenge myself each morning, right after ...

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Ester Marsh: We all need more respect, responsibility, honesty and caring

We all agree that we are living in some very trying times. And I am going to be ...

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Ester Marsh: Exercise can ease arthritis pain

Since I had a lot of great feedback on last week’s heel spurs column, one request was something ...

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Kysha Rooks: September is National Childhood Obesity Month

Obesity is a prevalent global issue, especially among the children in today’s incredibly fast-paced society characterized by digital ...

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Cody Craddock: Be prepared for storms of September

When most of us think of “tropical weather” we imagine a warm, sunny beach with crystal clear turquois ...

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Ester Marsh: Heel spurs might be your feet saying they need a ‘rest’

Heel spurs, which are bone spurs, are a bony growth formed on a normal bone. A lot of ...

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Toi Degree: Tips to remember for National Food Safety Month

September is National Food Safety Month. Learn how to take steps to prevent food poisoning by following four ...

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Mike Wilson: Lick Creek Days — my social calendar

What was a typical summer day like with my grandparents at Lick Creek back in the mid-’60s? Not ...

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Ester Marsh: Are you willing to try some HIIT?

High Intensity Interval Training, or  HIIT, is a form of interval training that is characterized by near maximum ...

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Ester Marsh: If you’ve got knee pain, plenty of culprits could be to blame

One of my colleagues asked me some questions about knee pain since many people jumped back into exercise ...

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Ester Marsh: The benefits of exercising while you’re pregnant

So, exciting news! I will be oma to another grandchild, which is due the middle of January. It’s ...

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Ester Marsh: Leg cramps are no joke

Leg cramps are more common during these hot temperatures. If you have ever had one, you  know it’s ...

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Mike Wilson: My grandmother, scourge of the reptile kingdom

By Mike Wilson My grandmother Ella was a very hardy sportsperson who once bagged a limit of squirrels ...

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Ester Marsh: Is your ‘cheat food’ calorie worthy?

Today we are looking into calories in and calories out. First, one big eye opener is that you ...

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Amy-Lynn Albertson: Arts and Ag Farm Tour set for June 5

May is here and that means spring, strawberries, flowers, baby animals and the promise of tomatoes to come.  ...

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Ester Marsh: Abs of steel instead of a muffin top

Even after a cold snap, the weather is finally getting warmer and closer to bathing suit season. I ...

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Ester Marsh: What body type are you?

As the world is slowly opening up a little bit more, people are coming back and starting or ...

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Ester Marsh: The power of focusing on positive things

With Easter here, it’s a great time to reflect whether you are a believer or not. As we ...

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Ester Marsh: Accept your body as is

Love and accept what your family genetics and God gave you. Unfortunately, so many people I meet, especially ...

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Laura Allen: Register now for 4-H Summer Fun programs

Rowan County 4-H is ready for in-person and kit-based Summer Fun activities. It’s so important that children continue ...

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Amy-Lynn Albertson: Pollen a cause of spring woes for gardeners

Like many people, my daughter and I suffer from seasonal allergies. Every year, our cars, patio furniture and ...

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