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Seasonal celebration
This year Hanukkah begins the evening of Saturday, Dec. 24 when the first candle of the menorah is lit at nightfall and will end the evening of Sunday, Jan. 1.”A few years back when Hanukkah […]
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A home front holiday
In the land of sunshine, beaches, theme parks, and car races, Shakiyah Demelien was studying for her business degree at the University of West Florida when she met Guily Demelien.”When I met him, he was […]
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The Christmas Star of Caldwell County
The holidays have a way of drawing us home. In Caldwell County the Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative and the Moose Club light a beacon on Hibriten Mountain as a Caldwell County homecoming invitation. In 1954 […]
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A timeless tradition at Saint Marys School
Home is good for the soul, and Saint Mary’s School is one of mine.I matriculated through these hallowed and historic halls for five years tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades as well as my freshman […]
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A Capital Christmas
The “many hands make light work adage” was in action at the N.C. Capitol Historic site in the decorating days leading up to the lighting of the official state tree on Union Square in downtown […]
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Giving in a North State of Mind
There are so many choices when shopping for friends and family during the holidays. The decision to shop close to home supports your neighbors and is worth the effort. There are a multitude of talented […]
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Merry & Bright
Don’t open until Christmas! The hardest part of holiday preparation can often be the gift wrapping. There’s finding the time, analyzing how to stylishly wrap a pair of slippers, and wondering how to make your […]
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Oh, North Carolina Christmas tree
Every family has their own traditions and customs they hang onto during the holiday season, and the tree often holds some of our most powerful memories. The ornament given by a long-lost, yet not forgotten […]
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Make way on the shelf elf
Parents know “The Elf on the Shelf.” December is here and the tradition of Santa’s nightly relocating elf is here. In case you are not in the know, here’s the deal with the elf. Santa’s […]
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Twas the Night the Mailbox Appeared
As the Christmas season approaches, towns across the Old North State have surprises and traditions for each and every one. In the Town of Tarboro, a shiny red mailbox magically appears to deliver letters to […]