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Before the Mason-Dixon Line
King Charles III has just begun his reign, so there’s not much in the way of mistakes to talk about yet. Instead, let’s discuss one of the blunders of Charles II.
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The Stokes Light
The Stokes Light, or sometimes referred to as The Pactolus Light, is in Pitt County between Greenville and Washington, North Carolina, in a crossroads town named Stokes, North Carolina. The way I first heard the story is that over a hundred years ago along a train track a railway worker was walking with his lantern on or…
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Afghanistan Duck Decoys
I deployed to Afghanistan in December of 2001 and was operating out of Bagram Airbase. Bagram was a former Soviet airbase and the scene of intense fighting as the Taliban retreated under pressure from the Northern Alliance with the help of United States Special Forces.
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A Good Day
“Come on, let’s go get in the truck,” I say as I grab Shiner’s leash. His ears perk up, and his tail wags as he rushes to beat me to the door. It’s early, probably too early for what we’re going to do. Most wouldn’t wake up at 4:00 and drive the better part of three hours…
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Prohibition
In order to talk about whiskey in the United States, you have to talk about the good and bad times. That’s right. Whiskey in America hasn’t always been a Happy Hour. In fact, there was a time when not only whiskey but all alcohol wasn’t even allowed on the menu of your favorite restaurant
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Bourbon With Heart
Bourbon with Heart is a new nonprofit that uses Kentucky’s world-renowned Bourbon industry to elevate the Bluegrass State’s art and culture scene.
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Rare Breed
The story of a southern breed that almost vanished, the Marsh Tacky, and the man who fought to save them.
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How I Came To Give Up On Writing- Remembering Dickey
I once fashioned myself as a writer. Launched an underground newspaper. Grew my hair long in a bohemian style. Published an article or two here and there, won a poetry contest, too. I had all the bases covered. All I needed was a touch of insanity and a round of alcoholism on the side to be the...
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Lamp Light
We all have things we will deal with later, but sometimes we realize we don't because we like the company. What will the lamp light illuminate for you?
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“I’ll Have A Double!”: Holiday Party
Make your spirit festive with these recipes sure to please the palate and spread holiday cheer.
