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Is Rain Really “Magic?”

Is Rain Really “Magic?”

My Grandpop-pop, Earl Poplin, is a real green thumb. He can put a stick in the ground and it will grow for him. He always says, “Rain is magic.” My dad, another excellent gardener, says this too. And if you follow this saying back far enough, I am sure all...
Consider financial gifts for grandchildren

Consider financial gifts for grandchildren

If you have grandchildren, you probably enjoy spending time with them and watching them grow. And to help them achieve a bright future, you might like to make some financial gifts — but which ones? You have several options. Let’s look at three of them: 529...
Two of three mayoral candidates debate

Two of three mayoral candidates debate

By Kyle Poplin The Mt. Gilead Concerned Citizens hosted a forum on Thursday for the candidates running for mayor in the Nov. 7 municipal election. Sheldon Poplin Morley (above left) and Joseph Valenti (above right) participated, but Simeon McRae did not. NOTE: Early...
Cultivating a Child’s Love of Nature

Cultivating a Child’s Love of Nature

I am a mom and I garden with the next generation. For young people, a garden is more than just a space filled with plants; it’s a living classroom, a playground, and a realm of discovery rolled into one. Gardens are magical realms where children can touch,...
Consider financial gifts for grandchildren

Help protect finances of loved one with Alzheimer’s

If you have a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you’ll obviously experience some strong emotions — and you’ll likely ask yourself this question: What can I do to help? While there are certainly many ways you could provide assistance...
Gardening for Wildlife

Gardening for Wildlife

In the heart of North Carolina’s Piedmont region, gardens are verdant intersections where nature and humanity meet. More and more gardeners want to attract the whimsical dance of birds, bees, and butterflies, harmonizing their gardens with the natural world....