If you had the thrill of going through the Petrified Woods in the Summerfield Community Park, you’re lucky.
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The sound was deafening — CRASH! Even though there was no actual sound, inside my head it was like a thousand bombs exploding. Escape … nothing. You’ve got to be kidding me. Control-Alt-Delete ... nothing. Come on baby, reboot ... nothi...
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Fifty percent off, 75 percent off, 90 percent off. Have you ever wondered what happens to all the seasonal merchandise that retailers don’t sell after they have slashed prices after a holiday? Recently, I found out that many retailers just throw eve...
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Donations to Tabitha's Closet help women get back on their feet I hate garbage day. It kills me to see something useful or in good condition out by the trash, headed for a landfill. I hate clutter, so if I haven't used it or worn it in more than a year, i...
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I have had it up to my eyeballs with designer labels and the prestige they carry. My teenage stepson is completely and unabashedly a slave to fashion. He changes his style constantly and will sacrifice anything and everything to keep up with the latest tr...
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Good customer service is a rare commodity today. So rare, that if you actually reach a live person after you've punched buttons and endured multiple recordings, there's a distinct possibility that person is not even in this country. When you find a local...
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I got an e-mail the other day from my best friend in New York with "New Addition to the Family" in the subject line. I knew immediately that she'd finally given in to temptation. My husband and I fell victim to this same temptation six years ago. I had wa...
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I have a confession. The first time I walked into Stokesdale Elementary School nearly three years ago, I wanted to cry. When we decided to move here from Florida, I'd done my homework. There's a lot to consider when choosing a new hometown, but as the mot...
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Stokesdale Elementary held its annual Spring Festival on April 19. What started out as a small school fundraiser has blossomed into a fantastic community event. Along with the inflatable attractions, food, games and basket raffle, we added something new...
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