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Dicy McCullough
Dicy McCullough is a retired teacher and author of children's books. To learn more, check out her website at www.dicymcculloughbooks.Dicy Mccullough’s Books
Category Archives: events
Favorite #33: NASCAR Driver, Hut Stricklin
NASCAR Legend, Hut Stricklin Hut Stricklin is a name NASCAR fans are familiar with because at one time he was a top driver on that circuit. Starting out on short tracks in Alabama as a teenager, his career with NASCAR began … Continue reading
Posted in Business, events, Memories, Sports, Uncategorized
Tagged Days of Thunder, Hut Stricklin, NASCAR, race car driver
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Favorite #31: Dog Trainer
Dog Trainer: Glenn Sherrill Even a wonderful pet sometimes needs a little extra help and training. Well, if truth be known, it’s probably the owners who need help. If you find yourself in that position, one of the best … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, events, Teachers, Uncategorized
Tagged discipline, dog trainers, dogs, TrainPlayLive
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Favorite #30: Grandchildren
Grandchildren: A Gift from God What is it about a newborn baby that causes adults to sit around in a trance, making sounds as if learning a new language? It’s as if no one in the room has seen … Continue reading
Posted in Children, events, Grandparents, Memories, Photography, Uncategorized
Tagged birth, grandchildren, grandparents
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Favorite #29: 100 Years of Service
Lonnie’s Life 100 Years of Service to Others Several weeks ago I had the opportunity to meet a lady celebrating her 100th birthday at a party given to her by family and friends. Once an elementary school teacher, Lonnie Cruse Holmes had a teaching career … Continue reading
Posted in Children, educational, events, Teachers, Uncategorized
Tagged birthday, education, love, music, organ, piano, service, teachers
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Favorite #23: Carolina Lily
Carolina Lily: A Fun Place to Shop Carolina Lily is a circa farmhouse nestled in a country setting at 1375 Kern Carlton Road, just off of Long Ferry Road in Salisbury, NC. This idyllic setting is home to … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Craft, events, Memories
Tagged Carolina Lily, community, crafts, events
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Favorite #21: Faithful Friends
Faithful Friends: Dream to Reality Faithful Friends, a no-kill cat and dog rescue shelter located at 220 Grace Church Rd., Salisbury, NC was built to rescue homeless cats and dogs in Rowan County and help them find their forever … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Business, Children, educational, events
Tagged cat, dog, Faithful Friends, Farmhouse, newspaper, rescue shelter, Salisbury Post, Stitchin' Post
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Favorite #18: Patterson Farm
Patterson Farm Fun One of my favorite places to visit is Patterson Farm in Mt Ulla, North Carolina. A family owned farm, something’s happening there almost all year long. The Patterson family enjoys not only growing wonderful produce, but … Continue reading
Posted in Children, educational, events, Memories, Uncategorized
Tagged Frosty, goat, http://pattersonfarm.inc.com, Patterson Farm, produce, pumpkin, strawberry
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Favorite #16: Photographer
Ed Pilegard: Discovering Beauty through the Lens of a Camera Everyone has a different talent and that’s a good thing. If we all had the same talent, this would be a boring world for sure. I especially appreciate those … Continue reading
Posted in blog, educational, events, Photography, Uncategorized
Tagged Badin, beauty, fall, fall leaves, Lydia Richmond, Morrow Mountain, NC, photographer, photography, teacher, www.dicymcculloughbooks.com
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Favorite #15: Band Director
Tremayne Smith: Rocky Mount High School Band Director As a music teacher, I’ve had students over the years that I won’t ever forget. One of those is Tremayne Smith. A well-mannered, outgoing student, for whatever reason, Tremayne developed a … Continue reading
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Tagged band director, music, Rocky Mount High School, student, teacher, Tremayne Smith, www.dicymcculloughbooks.com
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