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Nature hates plastic bags. We should, too.

Nature hates plastic bags. We should, too.

Here’s a paper our very own Abby Thompson, ace barista, wrote for her English class at Sandhills Community College. Let’s talk about a plastic bag named Gary. Gary was put into action inside of a Walmart to carry some soda. Later that night he would end up in a trash...
#workingmom: I’m done being a martyr

#workingmom: I’m done being a martyr

#workingmom: I’m not a saint but I’m dang sure not a martyr Editor’s note: The author, Brooke McIntosh Crump, is an attorney and mom in Mt. Gilead. I’ve shared with you all before how blessed I am to have such an awesome tribe and a girl squad that includes lifelong...
The official fall festival itinerary

The official fall festival itinerary

The Fall Festival on Main is Saturday. Here are some fun facts and figures you might want to know before you go: Entertainment Itinerary 11:50 – 12:00 Mayor Welcome – National Anthem 12:00 – 12:45 Loaded Dice  1:00 – 1:30 Stanly County Gymnastics 1:45 – 2:30 Corey...
Recyclicise to stay in shape

Recyclicise to stay in shape

By Jeff Cathcart Do you jazzercise or aerobicize? Maybe you’re a cyclist. Have you thought about becoming a recyclist? How about combining your exercise routine with recycling to recyclicise? What’s recyclicise? Glad you asked! Actually, recyclicise is a word I made...
#workingmom: I’m done being a martyr

Working mom: You can have it all, but not all at once

Editor’s note: The author, lawyer Brooke McIntosh Crump, is a mom in Mt. Gilead and writes bi-weekly for the Speckled Paw Times. I have always struggled with perfectionism. That’s funny because I’m not always perfectly coiffed and put together, my home is far from...