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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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Unity Male Chorus celebrating anniversary Saturday
The Unity Male Chorus will celebrate their anniversary Saturday, May 18 at the Wilson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Turkey, beginning at 5 p.m. The following groups will be participating: Warsaw Male Chorus; Faison Family; Hines Chapel Male Chorus; First Baptist Turkey Male Chorus; Friendship Baptist Church of Rose Hill; and others. For more information, call Johnny Mitchell at 910-284-6197. The Point Level Disciples of Christ Church, C...
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Weed control in pasture, hay fields
Now that summer is upon us and some dry days have arrived, producers have started making hay. With this increase in activity, I have received quite a few calls regarding weed control in hay fields. First of all, a weed is defined as any plant growing where you don’t want it. So we aren’t just talking about what we commonly think of as weeds. We are also including grass species other than the one we are cultivating, i.e. Bahiagrass in a bermud...
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Helping reduce mosquito populations starts with correcting problems
Question: How can I manage Mosquitoes around my landscape? Answer: As temperatures increase along with outdoor activities, so does the annoyance of mosquitoes. They have the potential to transmit disease organisms to humans and animals. Typically mosquitoes are active at night. Mosquitoes breed in open water sources because they require water to complete their life cycle. They lay eggs in areas where water will collect. People often creat...
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Diabetes: The sixth leading cause of death in Sampson
According to the 2010 State of Sampson County’s Health Report, diabetes is the 6th leading cause of death within the county. Poorly controlled diabetes is the leading cause of adult blindness, end-stage renal/kidney disease and lower-limb amputations that are not caused by trauma. It also doubles the risk of stroke and heart disease. Almost 10% Sampson County’s population has been diagnosed with diabetes and another 6 percent are pre-diabetic...
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Coatings and mirrors and tinting, Oh My!
This is the second article on outdoor vision protection in recognition of May as National Sight Saving and UV Awareness month. Last week I explained many of the common problems that may befall the unprotected eye from UV radiation. Today I will start to clear-up some of the misconceptions about sunglasses and the wide variety of coatings and tinting that goes along with them. Polarized Lenses Light reflected off of certain surfaces such...
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Older Americans Month 2013 Unleash the Power of Age!
Every year since 1963, May has been the month to appreciate and celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults and their contributions and achievements. It is a proud tradition that shows our nation’s commitment to honor the value that elders continue to contribute to our communities. This year’s Older Americans Month theme—“Unleash the Power of Age!”—emphasizes the important role of older adults. This May, communities across the nati...
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Take advantage of the opportunity
I know you’re supposed to emphasize the point you want to make at the conclusion of a column. But I’m going to do it now because I want to make sure you get it. Today is Mother’s Day. Hopefully, you will, or have already, visited and spent time with your mother. If not, at least phone her. You need to take advantage of the opportunity. I’m sure there are a lot of people reading this who wish they still had that opportunity. And I am one of th...
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Flurry of activities going on at Senior Center
I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weather God has graced us with!! The rain may get some people down, but I know that it only nourishes the plants and cleans the air. Got to love it all! There is a purpose for everything and we should be thankful. The center has really been getting busy with so many activities lately. I guess everyone has “spring fever”— the desire to get out and do. Tai Chi and Rumba classes started Tuesday with...
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This week in Raleigh
I want to let you all know that the Senate version of the budget will be coming out soon. I will dedicate an entire (column) to the budget once that happens. This week in Raleigh: * Bills in this section are not necessarily endorsed by Senator Jackson. • HB 149 - Caylee’s Law/Report Missing Children An act to make it a criminal offense to fail to report the disappearance of a child to law enforcement. Caylee’s Law was sent to Gove...
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Take time for God, your mother … all those you love
How do you use your time? Last week’s story on ‘Mother’s Day’ had an ironic ending that pounded the message of time into my heart. My grandson, Connor, begged for quality time with me, only to hear my pleas to finish my work first. After waiting for hours, his childlike faith and honesty taught me a lesson on time. He said, “you work too much Nana, our time together is running out, I’ll have to go home soon and we won’t be able to play.” He...
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