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Are American robins a real sign of spring? Remembering Freddie
For the past few days, robins have been seen playing in the yards and flitting from housetop to ... Read more
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Merry March is just days away… and spring is just around the corner
Some things I noticed this week… a robin flitting about on my lawn, trees beginning to leaf, and ... Read more
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Baseball, a sure sign of spring…although snowflakes are in the forecast
Basketball is still being played, and there is a forecast of snow this week, but it’s also baseball ... Read more
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Presidents Day: It’s about leadership and legacy
One of the great freedoms we enjoy as Americans is the right to disagree with our politicians. If ... Read more
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Make Valentine’s Day special by reaching out to family and friends
Valentine’s Day is a special day to share your love with those around you. With that in mind, ... Read more
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Folsom House, rich in history, needs to be preserved by county
Since the Hurricane Helene flood, what to do with the historic Folsom House, which stands just beyond the ... Read more
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Time to get serious about cleanup of hurricane debris from local waterways and parks
It’s been three months since Hurricane Helene blew across Northeast Tennessee and Western North Carolina, leaving a path ... Read more
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Groundhog Day is getting closer and closer…so is spring
Groundhog Day is getting closer and closer … and so is spring. Groundhog Day is Sunday, Feb. 2, ... Read more
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Snow days are just a part of winter and are fun for students
While some school districts use remote learning days when wintry weather strikes, others are reverting to – or ... Read more
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Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day as well as Inauguration Day…and it’s a day off for most
Monday – January 20 – marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the life ... Read more