FLOOD

Opinion

One on One: Bell ringing, begging and finding Christmas

“How about helping us ring the bell for the Salvation Army?” It is Roland from my Rotary club. ...

REFLECTION

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The Bright Side: A 2023 reflection

This year was one for the books. In reflecting about 2023, I wrote down a few things I ...

VELVET BOX

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The Velvet Box: A Christmas fable

By Gene Gallelli Taffy Ann finally made it to Santa’s lap in the village department store, after being ...

BENEFITS

Opinion

Social Security Matters: Ask Rusty – I’m returning to work; what should I do about Social Security?

By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor, Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: I started collecting Social ...

BENEFITS

Opinion

Social Security Matters: Ask Rusty – Can I voluntarily suspend my Social Security payments?

By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor, Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: My wife retired in ...

FLOOD

Opinion

One on One: Kudzu vines wrap around a great story

By D.G. Martin Kudzu. It’s a word. It is a plant. Something that will perk up North Carolinians ...

JOY

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The Bright Side: Joy to the wonders

“The young women will dance for joy, and the men – old and young – will join in ...

pennies

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The Bright Side: Two pennies

I’ve always equated the holiday season to cheerfulness and generosity. You have to admit, it’s hard to be ...

FLOOD

Opinion

One on One: Wearing ties to church

By D.G. Martin No one is wearing a tie at my church anymore. That is what I saw ...

BENEFITS

Opinion

Social Security Matters: Ask Rusty – We’re planning to claim at 62; what do we need to know?

By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor, Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: My wife (born May ...

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