Mecklenburg County Takes its Place in American History
Compiled by Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius Furnace ---Each year on May 20th, Charlotte commemorates the anniversary of the Mecklenburg Declaration of In...
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My Goodbye To Jolene
It’s been nearly two weeks since I said goodbye to Jolene. She was a corgi/cattle dog mix adopted 13 years ago—when we were looking for an...
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Canada and the American Revolution
Compiled by Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius Furnace ----The Second Continental Congress was quite busy in their first wartime session. By the time they m...
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Second Continental Congress Meets in May of 1775
Compiled by Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius Furnace ------The Second Continental Congress began their session on May 10, 1775. Originally, this was to pl...
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The mystique of old food
Have you heard the story about Queen Elizabeth’s wedding cake? A rare, boxed piece sold recently for $2,800, accordi...
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Ethan Allen & The Green Mountain Boys
Compiled by Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius Furnace Chapter-------The Green Mountain Boys were a militia organization established in 1770 between New Yor...
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When in doubt, check the route
I got lost twice in South Carolina last week, and let’s just say I wish I’d had a paper map. There was a time when I stowed an atlas...
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Protecting your home and business network from cyber threats
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherWith more than 35 years in the IT field backed by certifications and a career as a senior unified IT engineer, I’ve s...
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What's A Porch
Her first porch was a big open porch...She swang in a big woven laundry basket...Basket lined with soft pillows...Hanging on big ropes... &...
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Spring Blooms: Lincoln County Master Gardeners Hosting Annual Plant Sa...
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher ---------Gardeners and plant lovers in Lincoln County, mark your calendars! The Lincoln County Master Gardener program, in...
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Farewell Dr. Kildare, Father Ralph
On Mar. 30, I woke to learn that one of my favorite actors had passed away. Richard Chamberlain was two days shy of 91, and died of complication...
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Windows 10 Support Ends October 14, 2025 - Start Planning Your Upgrade...
With more than 35 years in the IT field, backed by certifications and a career as a senior unified IT engineer, I’ve worked with every version o...
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Nothing as constant as tract houses, boxy apartments
If you’ve been away for a while, you might not recognize Catawba County. Look around Hickory and see five-story apartment buildings. Drive ...
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day: The Origins and Traditions of March 17
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherHappy St. Patrick’s Day! Every year on March 17, people around the world celebrate with parades, green attire and fes...
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My Sad Story
December 20th , 2024, 10 am...I was going to the post office...Left the house...Turned onto a 4 lane busy...Busy highway...I was not in a hurry...&nbs...
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No Right Answers
She watched the changes...The the personality was going away...She looked away hoping not to see...See the personality changing...She waited for...
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