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The Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) surrendered in 1975 ending foreign domination started by the French in 1861.
Published: Tuesday, January 10th, 2017 @ 4:59 am
By: Ted McDonald
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New Zealand provided a force of combat soldiers despite protests at home. A total of 3800 served in combat resulting in 37 killed in action and 187 wounded.
Published: Monday, January 9th, 2017 @ 5:52 pm
By: Ted McDonald
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I woke yesterday morning to the sound of a steady rain falling over the rabbit patch.
Published: Monday, January 9th, 2017 @ 3:33 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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The battle of Tra Binh Dong was between the South Koreans and North Vietnamese.
Published: Sunday, January 8th, 2017 @ 2:47 am
By: Ted McDonald
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The first day of the New Year is a cold and rainy event in Elizabeth City. The little town is quiet this morning-as far as I know, I could be the only one awake from the looks around.
Published: Saturday, January 7th, 2017 @ 1:02 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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I wrote a version of this column in the summer of 2013 as a blog. I'd heard John Lennon's Imagine on the radio and was unable to get the tune and the sentiment out of my head.
Published: Saturday, January 7th, 2017 @ 12:20 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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When did North Carolina become known as North Carolina and acquire its modern shape?
Published: Saturday, January 7th, 2017 @ 1:44 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The weather at the rabbit patch is mild, though it is early winter. Today, I have a few windows up.
Published: Friday, January 6th, 2017 @ 11:28 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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In late December and in the absence of Christmas, the rabbit patch is most quiet. The children went home yesterday. When the back door shut, I started missing them.
Published: Friday, January 6th, 2017 @ 3:20 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services encourages adding healthy and smart lifestyle choices to New Year's resolutions for the coming year
Published: Monday, January 2nd, 2017 @ 7:00 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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It is that time, when bells are ringing and children are singing. It is the Christmas season, the most wonderful time of the year, many say.
Published: Saturday, December 31st, 2016 @ 7:37 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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Savannah, and all of Georgia, was born from the imagination of a group of philanthropic trustees, led by British General James Oglethorpe, to provide a fresh start for debtors and the Irish.
Published: Saturday, December 31st, 2016 @ 10:31 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The first day of winter is here, and with it "the longest evening of the year." I do not begrudge the way of winter.
Published: Friday, December 30th, 2016 @ 11:50 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Teens in foster care in North Carolina may continue receiving support services from their 18th to their 21st birthdays through Foster Care 18 to 21, which begins Jan. 1
Published: Friday, December 30th, 2016 @ 8:39 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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I love the days before Christmas. Days pass presenting all sorts of tasks that I find pleasant.
Published: Friday, December 30th, 2016 @ 10:58 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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In one day on North Carolina's Outer Banks, I travel nearly 160 miles, and see one of the East Coast's most spectacular national seashores: abundant sand, sea, and an expansive estuary.
Published: Friday, December 30th, 2016 @ 5:37 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Some have told me this is a fear that is not grounded in reality but I can’t help myself.
Published: Friday, December 30th, 2016 @ 5:20 am
By: Alex J. Ortolano
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There is almost, a Christmas tree at the rabbit patch window, which I am sure was placed, for that purpose.
Published: Wednesday, December 28th, 2016 @ 6:53 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Do you have a New Year's resolution? Is it to lose weight, get fit or be more confident? Vidant Wellness Centers can help.
Published: Wednesday, December 28th, 2016 @ 12:07 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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December has come-with its' shining lights and sugar cookies. I love December with all its' lovely details. For me, December is a happy month and a holy time.
Published: Wednesday, December 28th, 2016 @ 3:56 am
By: Michele Rhem
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I see an opportunity here. In order to capitalize on our Gluten Hysteria, someone ought to come out with a product that is called, 100% Gluten Free Gluten.
Published: Tuesday, December 27th, 2016 @ 3:23 pm
By: Alex J. Ortolano
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State health officials encourage North Carolinians to take health and safety precautions during the winter months
Published: Monday, December 26th, 2016 @ 6:27 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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At last, the rabbit patch declares that the Christmas season is upon us. There is a wreath on every door with little twinkling lights that brighten the late autumn fog.
Published: Sunday, December 25th, 2016 @ 11:43 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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The lovely December moon has risen over the field, supper is cooked and I am in another session of gift wrapping.
Published: Sunday, December 25th, 2016 @ 12:11 am
By: Michele Rhem
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All is merry and bright at the rabbit patch. There is a Christmas tree by the farmhouse window -and at long last-full of shining lights.
Published: Friday, December 23rd, 2016 @ 2:50 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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It's sorta like holding the a door open for a woman, having her look at you with disdain as she moves over, opening another door for herself leaving you feeling guilty but you don't know why you feel guilty.
Published: Thursday, December 22nd, 2016 @ 3:48 am
By: Alex J. Ortolano
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I found the rabbit patch in early spring, just over a decade ago, though I often think now the rabbit patch found me.
Published: Wednesday, December 21st, 2016 @ 5:43 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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There is going to be a dramatic uptick in unemployment as soon as Obama leaves office.
Published: Wednesday, December 21st, 2016 @ 3:01 pm
By: Alex J. Ortolano
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Autumn has made its' presence known at the rabbit patch-and it came bearing gifts. The whole affair seems "royal" in nature-complete with a treasure chest of precious gems in every hue
Published: Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 @ 9:25 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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Visions of sugarplums? Not me, instead I'm having visions of a Greek dinner for Christmas. There was never one special meal we always had for Christmas when I was a child.
Published: Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 @ 7:32 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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The "old people" used to say "where there is smoke, there is fire." They said this often, when something seemed obvious, hoping we kids would learn the art of deducting facts and making conclusions.
Published: Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 @ 6:57 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Secretary Rick Brajer has been presented the John Baggett Advocate Award from the North Carolina chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Published: Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 @ 2:18 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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Officially, Thanksgiving, has passed. Already, Christmas trees are up and twinkling in windows in many homes and reindeer graze in yards-with a little imagination
Published: Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 @ 12:25 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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The Army had a detailed method for accounting for the location and duty status of each soldier in each unit. Each unit submitted a morning report showing strength and number of soldiers in each unit as of the date of the report.
Published: Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 @ 5:21 am
By: Bobby Tony
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