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Field Notes: Hemp is not what you might think 

Field Notes: Hemp is not what you might think 

The author, John Marek, is a writer and CEO of the Anson Economic Development Partnership. Shortly after moving to North Carolina in 1995, I was driving in a remote area of the eastern part of the state. It was a quiet two-lane road and I was enjoying a fine fall day....
Field Notes: Once upon a time in the West 

Field Notes: Once upon a time in the West 

The author, John Marek, is a writer and CEO of the Anson Economic Development Partnership. Superheroes have been popular for decades, and movies based on the exploits of Batman, Superman and Captain America go back nearly to the dawn of talking cinema. Still, to the...
Field Notes: Only her hairdresser knows for sure 

Field Notes: Only her hairdresser knows for sure 

The author, John Marek, is a writer and CEO of the Anson Economic Development Partnership. A couple of weeks ago I wrote a column about Jonny Quest, a favorite TV show of my youth. One of my readers called me out in the comments for sloppy writing, and after rereading...
Field Notes: Aren’t we all nepo babies? 

Field Notes: Aren’t we all nepo babies? 

The author, John Marek, is a writer and CEO of the Anson Economic Development Partnership. Brandon Cronenberg’s new movie, “Infinity Pool,” opened last  week to solid reviews and decent box office receipts. It’s a  bloody horror film...
Field Notes: ‘The Mystery of the Lizard Men’ 

Field Notes: ‘The Mystery of the Lizard Men’ 

The author, John Marek, is a writer and CEO of the Anson Economic Development Partnership. I streamed a lot of videos over the past two weeks during my recovery from COVID and associated quarantine. Everything from a surprisingly engaging documentary called “The...