Features
White grubs in your lawn?
With summer now behind us, many of us are looking around our lawns and gardens and wondering what happened and what can be done. Hot summers aren’t just difficult on us, they are difficult on […]
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Grand Old Fundraiser
On Saturday, September 24th, the Hoke County Republican Party hosted a BBQ Chicken plate sale in support of the Stone Wall Fire Department. Firefighters and their families received a free BBQ Chicken plate as a […]
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Trending gardens for suburban living
Different types of gardening are now trending in large segments of our society today. The increase in gardening interest has spawned concepts not usually considered when one mentions gardening. We have edible landscapes, raised bed […]
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Hoke farmers are part state’s largest industry
RAEFORD — As the U.S. Department of Agriculture is forecasting lower crop production in many agriculture commodities like corn and hogs, Hoke County farmers are working to maintain fields, crop, and livestock production. Historically, Hoke […]
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Moore County to see big influx with 67th Annual Robbins Farmers Day
ROBBINS — The Town of Robbins will host the 67th Robbins Farmers Day event starting Thursday, August 4, and it will run through Saturday, August 6 in downtown Robbins. Robbins Farmers Day is a weekend-long […]
Events
SCC will host hands-on science event
PINEHURST — A month-long celebration of science will include an event at Sandhills Community College in April. The North Carolina Science Festival presents events across the state and this year Pinehurst will host a hands-on […]
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For celebrations, English fizz is on the rise
LONDON — English sparkling wine has been gaining prestige in recent years, with some experts comparing it to Champagne in taste and quality. Globally, the sector is still relatively small: IWSR Drinks Market Analysis reports […]
Entertainment
Final goodbyes
Among the entertainers who died this year was a children’s author whose books were enjoyed by millions around the world. Beverly Cleary, who died in March, channeled memories from her youth in Oregon to created […]
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A big year for agriculture in Randolph County
ASHEBORO — Whole COVID continued to impact indoor and outdoor activities in 2021, one outdoor activity maintained its normal pace — farming. As one of North Carolina’s most productive livestock counties, Randolph County’s agriculture industry […]
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Holiday Food Safety: Is it done? Is it safe?
ASHEBORO — It’s hard to think of the holidays without thinking about food — roast ham, standing rib roast, brisket with gravy, perhaps even a spicy, deep-fried turkey. And don’t forget the creamy mashed potatoes […]