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Why do you believe what you believe?

By Timothy Johnson

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Student athletes give advice on academics: Part I

Most of those who read my column work: Paid employment, volunteer work, tasks around the house and yardwork,…

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What should you do with an inheritance?

If you were to receive a sizable inheritance, what should you do with it? This money could help…

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When is spring?

By Steve Roark

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This Easter season will be a little longer than usual

By Timothy Johnson

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Hickory history

By Steve Roark

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Winter birds commonly seen at feeders

A favorite winter pastime of mine is to maintain a bird feeding station, observing the visitors, keeping a…

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Market outlook for 2019: Uncertainty is certain

To say the financial markets were a bit bumpy in 2018 may be an understatement. The S&P 500…

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Your financial advisor can do some ‘life coaching’

Life coaches – not surprisingly – strive to improve the quality of life of their clients. And financial…

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Joseph of the New Testament is an interesting character. Nearly everyone knows of him, but little is known…