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All my life I’ve liked animals, small or large, didn’t make no difference. Being raised on an old farm, we would go through a lot of mules, cows and horses.

When my mom was a child, back in the 1930s, the effects of this country’s Great Depression were still very evident. It had filtered down to just about every household in America.

I’ve enjoyed the sport of hunting since I was a kid. During this time, I kept several types of hunting dogs. To me, there is just something missing when you don’t have a good dog along.

MONROE — On May 1, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a major disaster in the State of South Carolina based on damages and losses caused by severe storms, tornadoes, and straight-line winds that occurred April 12-13, 2020.  

RALEIGH — Family farm bankruptcies are on the rise in North Carolina, a signal the rest of the state’s farm economy could be in trouble.

Nowadays during the month of August, children are returning from camp or vacations. Within the next few weeks they will be headed back to school. Clothes and school supplies have to be bought and whatever else that is required for the start of the school year.

Most folks have enjoyed eating a tomato sandwich — but what about a tomato biscuit. 

ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County farmers who suffered hurricane-related losses have two more days to apply for state help.

ELLERBE – As fall rolls around, the aroma of festival food will soon fill the air, and like the expected change in the season, one of Richmond County’s longest-standing annual events is set to take place.

ELLERBE -- Local business owners and working professionals looking to network with other individuals with similar aspirations are encouraged to register for "Connections After 5."