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It’s time to approve funding for road project that began in 1999

While work is progressing on the 1.5-mile section of U.S. 421 at the Kentucky line to Cranks, it’s…

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Teen Corner — Moving forward in life, I won’t forget my HC years

By Ellie Clem Bear Tracks Everybody tells you when you’re an incoming freshman that these will be the…

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Teen Corner: Finding someone who can make you feel at home

By Abby Sherman Bear Tracks There is one distinguishing difference between a house and a home: a house…

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Teen Corner: Someone who can always bring a smile to my face

By William Sizemore Bear Tracks Around three years ago, I was in a dark place in my life.…

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TEEN CORNER: Take the time to appreciate your family while celebrating Thanksgiving

There is nothing like getting together with your family during the holidays. Imagine how boring Thanksgiving would feel…

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TEEN CORNER: Your worth isn’t determined by your sports statistics, or even your grades

By Kylee Hoiska Contributing Writer I want people to know that they are worth more than how they…

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Holland: There are some things God cannot do

By Billy Holland Columnist   When we think about God being The Almighty, we see Him as having…

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Don’t saw the tree branch you’re sitting on

By Jack Godbey Columnist  I’ve received a lot of good advice in my life. Granted, I’ve ignored most…

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Roark: Have seeds will travel

By Steve Roark Contributing Writer   Plant life is absolutely lush in our part of the world.  If…

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Fed slashes rates by a half-point – what that means for the economy and the presidential election

By Michael Walden North Carolina State University This piece was originally published on theconversation.com. In a widely anticipated…