Fresh Eggs & Raising Chickens
by Jimmy Fleming One of my favorite memories of when I was a little boy was collecting eggs with my grandmother. When I got married and we bought our first house, it didn't take me ....
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Orthodoxy and Politics
by Fr Jonathan Tobias It’s hard to put the Orthodox Church on a political spectrum. If asked whether Orthodoxy is Republican or Democrat, Conservative or Liberal, an Orthodox Christian would (or should) say “None of these.” To be sure, the Orthodox Church has ....
The Outer Banks Community Quilt Show Returns to Roanoke Island Festival Park
ROANOKE ISLAND – The Outer Banks Community Quilt Show returns to Roanoke Island Festival Park, March 7 – 21. The show offers an impressive collection of quilts and handmade items from talented quilters in the ....
Chowanoke History – American Indian Named Navy ships
By: Duvonya Chavis Many people are unaware that certain U.S. Navy ships are named after American Indian Tribes. Ship naming conventions were established in the 1800’s by Congress in Title 13, Chapter 6 of the United ....
Dr. Crime Feb 2020
Dr. Crime is a pseudonym for a social scientist holding a Ph.D. degree in sociology and in criminology. He has worked in all major parts of the criminal justice system. Drop him a note at ....
How do You Milk a Weed?
by Coy Domecq Like many misunderstood native plants, some are maligned for seemingly having no redemptive value to humans. This is often the case for milkweed. Many people are aware that the larvae of Monarch ....
9 subscription services that make the perfect gift
(BPT) - Subscription boxes are gifts that keep on giving. Not only will your loved one be ecstatic to receive the first box, but they'll also be reminded of your thoughtfulness every time a new ....
Albemarle Eye Center – Macular Degeneration
February is Macular Degeneration Awareness Month. Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss, affecting more than 10 million Americans – more than cataracts and glaucoma combined. At present, Macular Degeneration is considered an ....
North Carolina Bowhunters Association – February
By now the small game season is about ½ over with a little under a month remaining. If you haven't got out and bowhunt for squirrel or rabbits I urge you to take the time ....
The Battle of New Bern
The battle at New Bern was fought on the 14th of March 1862 between the Confederate troops under Brig. Gen Lawrence O. Branch and the Union forces of Maj. Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside. In a ....