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I have a great view from my office in the Hancock County Courthouse. Looking out my windows I can see the town of New Cumberland, the many mountains surrounding

On this Presidents Day weekend, the only category of WOAT — worst of all time — that makes sense is president of the United States.

What can we take from the life of this genius? My take-away is: cultivate our innate gifts, follow your passion, be committed, stay single minded and focused, remain humble and appreciative of your successes. My family owes a deep gratitude to George Washington Carver. On my paternal side my ancestors owned land and were peanut farmers (along with corn, soybeans and other crops) in Southampton County Virginia from the late 1870’s to the present. Thank you Dr. Carver!

Linda Blackford: A public monument to Lewis and Harriet Hayden, their incredible escape from slavery on the Underground Railroad and to all the other enslaved Lexingtonians who found their way north to freedom.

The theme to Londons Black History month is Building Bridges to a Brighter Future, which will celebrate the long documented history of the Black community in London.

Famous Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman spent time in South Jersey during her time of helping slaves escape to freedom.

Newly elected Abraham Lincoln struggles with the choice of war or peace, union or disunion.

The race for the Republican presidential nomination has narrowed to two candidates: former President Donald Trump and his former ambassador to the United Nations, ex-South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley. But South Carolinian Sen. Tim Scott, who dropped out of the race months ago, is getting attention and jokes as he seems to angle for a spot… Continue reading As Republican Presidential Race Narrows, Tim Scott Is Getting Mocked For Being Thirsty For Trump VP Slot

Skeptics Mock Potential Trump VP Tim Scott Proposing To Girlfriend, During Election Season

Too many people around here are nostalgic for the days of the Fugitive Slave Act.