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BJ Murphy: Beyond the Keyboard - 4 Ways to Make a Difference in Elections

We’re finally here - Election Day! As many people vented their frustrations about national, state, and local politics on social media this election (and I’m sure it’s not over, gahhhhhh), it’s common to see heated debates, complaints, and accusations aimed at politicians and the government. However, real change doesn’t come from being a keyboard warrior—it comes from taking action.

Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Pears peak in late October

Pears peak in late October and should be abundant at Farmers Markets and Roadside Stands in Eastern North Carolina.  Pears are a powerhouse fruit, loaded with fiber, vitamins and beneficial plant compounds.  Sadly the number of pear trees have reduced over the past several years as a result of the weight of the pears and the occurrences of heavy wind and hurricanes.

Bucklesberry, Back in the Day: The Backcountry

An abundance of land awaited the earliest settlers who arrived in the unsettled backcountry of Bucklesberry in the early to mid-1700s. Defined by Historian and author Dr. Lindley S. Butler, PhD, backcountry was a "term used during the early settlement and colonial periods for the vast interior of North Carolina, located away from the coastline and including both the modern day Piedmont and Mountain regions."

Mike Parker: Photos and memories

As part of sorting through items so we know what to keep and what to toss, Sandra has been going through the thousands of photos we have taken and maintained throughout our married years. She has found a ton of photos of our kids when they were small, and we have a starry host of pictures of our grandkids.