All in Columns
I felt thrilled to be able to watch my great niece Annika Dove play soccer in Morrisville, North Carolina. The Soccer Complex is amazing there on Nova Drive. I met Mr. Jobe' Perkins who works there. He graciously helped me identify which team and which player I came to watch.
Still relatively new to the Methodist Protestant Church (M.P.C.) Conference in 1886, Hickory Grove Church was thriving under the pastorate of Rev. William E. Swain. Unfortunately, after his return to the pulpit that year in early April from an illness that sidelined him in March, Rev. Swain was absent again in May on personal leave:
Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. The Psychology Instructor is responsible for providing quality and engaging instruction and advising to LCC students through the use of seated and online courses, and through other creative modalities as needed to promote successful completion of degree requirements.
In case you were unable to join the Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce, the Community Council for the Arts, Lenoir County Cooperative Extension and Master Gardeners, and SMart Kinston at our Market & Mingle Business After Hours last week, I am going to give you some of the details!
Around Veterans Day each year, Salute! plans a tribute to veterans and active-duty service personnel. Salute! is a non-profit veteran organization that operates G.I. Joe’s Living Military History Museum.
I am from a family of veterans. My brothers Bobby, Bill, and Jesse Dove all served, and I served. Some of my uncles and cousins served. It is a distinct honor to have served the United States of America in the military. We are trained in discipline and drilled in integrity.
The denominational metamorphosis of Hickory Grove from a Free Will Baptist church in the early 1840s, to a Baptist work in the 1870s, and finally to a Methodist church in 1884 spanned about four decades.
Bruce Williamson was trying to arrange a special trip to Washington, DC, for his friend Harry Osborne as part of an Honor Flight. Harry served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1952 to 1953.
As I looked around my home, I was amazed at the number of items which came to me as gifts. My family and friends have showered me through the years with the things they know I enjoy.
The nights have finally gotten chilly and what better way to warm your bones than an easy Slow Cooker Soup. Hope you will enjoy these; they are some of my favorite versions.
Around Veterans Day each year, Salute! plans a tribute to veterans and active-duty service personnel. Salute! is a non-profit veteran organization that operates G.I. Joe’s Living Military History Museum.
Last Sunday, October 18th, was my late father's birthday. William Lee Dove was born in 1920 and lived to be 94 1/2 years old. He was striving to reach 100
I can’t afford to go to the doctor because we make too much money for governmental assistance, but not enough money to cover the insurance bill of almost $2,000 a month through my husband’s job. Apparently, being able to afford medical care was one of the benefits I lost when we started making more money.
On October 7, my mom will celebrate her 98th birthday. The world today is much different than when she was born in 1928 – a decade or so after World War I and a year and a change before the Great Depression.
Evangelist David Ring passed on to Glory in September at the age of 72. I was introduced to David years ago through his singing the song "Victory In Jesus." It is online with him clearly enunciating the lyrics despite his difficulty speaking.
On Wednesday night at the Lenoir County Fair, four very lucky folks were judging the Casserole Cook-Off. These super foodies made it easy for you by choosing the winning recipes which I am sharing below. Hope you will enjoy!
Hickory Grove was established by 1841 as a Free Will Baptist (F.W.B.) church. By 1872, it was a Baptist work aligned with the Union Baptist Association (U.B.A.). A church vote in October 1884 resulted in separation from the U.B.A. Seven months later, the congregation voted to affiliate with the Methodist Protestant Church (M.P.C.) Conference.
Last night, everyone and everything got on my last nerve. Even Loki, whose sole purpose is to be loved, managed to annoy me while attempting to slather my face with his wet affection.
On October 7, my mom will celebrate her 98th birthday. The world today is much different than when she was born in 1928 – a decade or so after World War I and a year and a change before the Great Depression.
Rarely have I ever met someone with my same name. Evelyn is rare. And I have never ever met someone with my same birthday. Until one Saturday I was blessed to meet Dr. Evelyn Smith, born January 4th. I liked her instantly, and the more we talked, the more I wished she could be my neighbor.
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