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Kandid Katie
A couple weeks ago, I was sitting and talking with this woman about a friend of hers who was on dialysis. She was concerned because her friend wasn’t considering a transplant. Knowing my previous experience, I definitely could speak to her with some authority about what I went through. I could talk endlessly about my transplant and how it has opened up a world of possibilities for me, but I certainly can’t speak for everyone. For multiple r...
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Musical scholarship program being held Friday
Lamanuel Boykin, formerly of Clinton but now residing in Rieglewood, and the singing group Lamanuel Boykin and Company will have a musical scholarship program fundraisiing Friday, May 24 at the Union Missionary Baptist Church in Wilmington. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and the service will begin at 7 p.m. Featured that evening will be the Mighty Clouds of Joy, the Sons of God of Leland, Mt. Calvary AME Zion church choir, Barry Smith and the ...
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Keeping our nation’s promises to veterans
Eastern North Carolina has strong ties to our nation’s military. Over 55,000 veterans from World War II through Operation Iraqi Freedom and the war in Afghanistan reside in the Seventh Congressional District. Our retired service members deserve our nation’s steadfast support. As a Senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee, I have fought to ensure that our veterans receive the services and care they have earned and deserve. Efforts I...
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First volunteer network meeting a success
Throughout the past year, as I have continued to learn more about the variety of businesses and organizations around us, I am constantly reminded of how much is accomplished because of those willing to volunteer. So often, volunteers are what helps make many non-profits and community events what they are today. Without volunteer support, many of the organizations would not be able to offer their services and help improve the overall quality o...
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Covered lagoon systems saving energ, farms
Research is being done all around the world to find a renewable source of energy that can sustain us as a people. Earth has just about seven billion people on it consuming energy. In the not so distant future, non-renewable energy such as fossil fuels will not be available. Renewable energy that is sustainable is the only answer. Energy needs are going up while the supply is going down. I was intrigued the other day when I saw an advertisem...
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Control options for large patch
Question: What could be causing brown patches in my lawn? Answer: It’s Back! Large Patch that is … You know it’s officially spring in North Carolina when there are giant patches of brown grass in bermudagrass, centipedegrass, St. Augustinegrass, and zoysiagrass. These giant patches of brown grass are better known as large patch, caused by the fungus Rhizoctonia solani, and if you’ve ever had an outbreak of this disease, you now know why t...
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When you’re cool the sun shines on you 24 hours a day
This is the final installment on outdoor vision protection in recognition of May as National Sight Saving and UV Awareness month. Over the past few weeks I explained many of the common problems that may befall the unprotected eye from UV radiation and the different types of coatings commonly found on sunglasses. Today I will explain the value and purpose of different colors used in tinting sunglasses and how they can enhance your visual exper...
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Our approach to weight loss
There’s no easy way to lose weight, the belief that there is a quick and easy solution to lasting weight loss creates a major problem. It leads to investing in the latest and “greatest” diets, or pieces of exercise equipment that falsely promise the quick results you so desperately desire. When the products fail, it’s common to blame yourself (instead of the product and advertising) which leads to feeling frustrated and defeated. From there y...
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Cleaning up a mess
As you read this column, you are probably going to think, “Mac, I thought you were smarter than that.” Well, I thought I was, too. I had heard, and I’m not going to say where, that if you sprayed Roundup on your grass in the dead of winter, you can kill the weeds in your yard and not the grass. (Some of you are already thinking, “Oh no, you didn’t.” Oh yes, I did.) Most of you probably know about Roundup. The technical term for the product ...
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Older American Month celebration May 23 at the Center
I hope everyone had a great Mother’s Day. God blessed us with a beautiful day to honor our mothers. We did a special salute to all of the mothers here at the center. We dedicated songs of ‘yesteryear to them. They appreciated the words of praise. They enjoyed the ice cream and cake that was served. I am blessed to still have my mother, Elosise Brewington, with me. She is 96 years young. Her steps are getting slower but she is still doing well...
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Busy week with crossover deadline
This week has been extremely busy with the crossover deadline Thursday, May 16. This deadline is self-imposed on the General Assembly with the goal of ensuring that their legislative sessions end as quickly as possible. Also, I would like to remind everyone that the Legislative budget is expected to be released soon. This week in Raleigh: - Bills in this section are not necessarily endorsed by Sen. Jackson. HB 428 - North Carolina Schoo...
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Magnificent memories to fill your heart, home.
Have you said these words to anyone, “Why don’t you grow up”? Mothers surely ‘stand accused’ of saying them to children while training them up in the way they should go. While mothers are still basking in the blessings bestowed upon them on Mother’s Day, visions of ‘the way we were’ when little ones ran around the house in footed pajamas and the family sat together on a pew for Sunday morning preaching , still dance in our heads. We moms, mam...
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The keys to the kingdom
Speaking to His disciples on the coast of Caesarea Philippi, Jesus said to Peter, “…I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven” (Matt. 16:19). Then, when they had come to Capernaum, He told his disciples, “Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on ...
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Love not the world’s things
1 John 2:15,16 says “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.” So many Christians are loving the things that are in the world. This verse makes it so clear, telling Christians to be careful in loving things that a...
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Let God’s words propel your faith forward
The signs are in our valley of decisions. Oftentimes, we allow our emotions to take the driver’s seat to our destinies. It may seem impossible, but you can control your actions in the most extreme situations. Meditating on the Lord is learned and practiced behavior. To do this one must shutout internal and external noises. Patience and practice is required. This is how you will come to the realization of you whose and whom you are. It opens u...
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