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Local Patriots answered call of freedom

British forces moved through the southern colonies with ease in the spring of 1780, building morale and lending a sense that the rebellion of these…

Can freedom, equality exist together?

As we celebrate Independence Day, my thoughts this year go to the meaning of freedom and equality that are the foundation of the core values…

Inhabitants of a promise

And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways…

You are never alone

Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said “I will never leave you nor…

Important educational relics fading away

The history of a major staple in African-American education in North Carolina is quietly, but quickly, disappearing. Eight hundred and thirteen Rosenwald School buildings were…

Ahead of their time?

In the early years of the 20th century, Stewarts Creek Township was home to a few hundred families who mostly made their living through farming.…

Surry County: 250 years

On Thursday Surry County officially turns 250 years old being the anniversary of the legislative act and royal decree that created the county from the…

The story’s not over

A week from now is Good Friday, the dark day on which Jesus died a brutal, horrific death on the cross at Golgotha, the place…