I have noticed that my fall allergies are REALLY acting up early this year — in the spring we have pollen, but what is in the air in the fall?

If you’ve ever heard Lynyrd Skynyrd perform live, you know they aren’t just a Southern rock band. They are a rock band — period.
Lynyrd Skynyrd at Carrington Pavilion on Thursday night.

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Long before Terra Gibson slipped a ring on her finger as a symbol of her commitment to remain a virgin until marriage, the 16-year-old was wedded to the promise.

Consumers looking for a smoke-free place to have a meal can find that information on the Virginia Department of Health’s restaurant-inspections Web site.

Along with other academic institutions, Averett University is getting a little greener this school year with changes in the cafeteria. 

The kids were out of school, most people were off of work, and they soaked up the sun, spending quality time at the Mayodan Homecoming Festival. 

I am looking for something to help me lose weight quickly that will not hurt me.

At 12, farming is in Carter Bowen’s blood

India Hicks predicts that design will become more democratic, with better mass market choices, such as those found at Target and IKEA. 

If you’re going to splurge for those pricey craft beers, you might as well quaff them from glasses that do them justice

It was time to see America. Time to hear the song of faraway trees and feel the notes vibrate the soul. It was time to feel the chill of a north-country stream, and look with wonder at the purple mountains of the pioneers. 

Do you know of any area dentists who will take payments? We do not have dental insurance and cannot afford to go. 

Loads of Content and ideas for parents and students

A three-month trial that pitted Mattel Inc. against Bratz-maker MGA Entertainment Inc. brought a $100 million jury award for the house of Barbie, but the legal battle is far from over.

If you want to stick close to home, pony rides and a petting zoo and a classic car and antique tractor cruise-in await you at the Tractor Supply Grand Opening; you could hear two regional bands play at CrossWalk Cafe. If you’re willing to travel a little way, head to Hillsville, Va., for the Labor Day Gun Show and Flea Market.

QUESTION: I saw a report on calcium plus D and found some are compound and some are citrate. Which is best?

In November, Michael Dalton will load up his gear, say goodbye to friends and family and board a series of planes that will eventually land him in the northern part of Iraq. 

After stretching the top, foam filler and bottom over a quilting frame, the ladies moved to separate corners and began the long quilting process.

This weekend brings back-to-school and end-of-summer activities to Rockingham County. Help Embarq fill a school bus with supplies in Eden or join one of the prayer-walking teams at a county school this weekend. For an end-of-summer treat, head to Lake Reidsville for “Art in the Park,” part of the lake’s 25th anniversary celebration.

Zac Adair didn’t need anyone to tell him that Hurricane Bertha delivered something big last month.  The roar of the surf could be heard well before he crossed the dune at Carolina Beach. 

I recently came across an article that said there is evidence that Botox injections can cause nerve damage and even brain damage.

Recently, we received a call from a woman who was walking in Dan Daniel Park. She had found a very skinny ferret that also was very friendly.

Looking for a new way to get your buzz without having to sweat your way through a mug of coffee? 

Army Master Sgt. Bill Martin Jr. presented Michael Kingston with a flag that flew over Camp David after he saw Kingston’s daily moment of prayer for American service members in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Hand-me-downs can save serious cash

“One of the things that is really critical is cool nights,” said Howard Neufeld, a professor of plant physiology at Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C. “Starting in September, if it starts to get cool but not below freezing, if you have clear cool days and cool nights, it stimulates fall color.”

Steve Hale has discovered a reason to splurge on clothing again: the slim silhouette in suits to shirts that’s replacing the baggier fits of past years. But his wife, Cathy, has slashed her monthly apparel spending, saying she’s “bored” by what’s out there.

His clear gray eyes are crinkled at the corners from years of squinting into sun-baked square holes at digs across North Carolina and South Carolina. Michael O. “Mo” Hartley peers through wire-rimmed glasses at the small bit of white that appears beneath a student’s trowel.

A new honey-infused bandage called Medihoney was granted approval by the FDA in November. 

They giggle and hold hands, stare soft-eyed at each other and sigh. They’ve been married for several weeks and seem astounded at their happiness.