DC’s superhero movies still lag behind Marvel’s blockbusters, but they are nonetheless entertaining. And some of the characters bring a certain nostalgia even in this new tellings.
DC’s superhero movies still lag behind Marvel’s blockbusters, but they are nonetheless entertaining. And some of the characters bring a certain nostalgia even in this new tellings.
I recently came to the conclusion that my dreams sometimes scare me. Not my goals or hopes, but the dreams I have during the night.
The work-from-home culture has produced commentary and memes about how happy it has made American dogs. For my dog, Max, the opposite is true. My being at home makes him a nervous wreck.
Q Our 7-year-old came home from school with an itchy eye. A few days later, all three of our kids, plus my husband and I, had pink eye.
Alzheimer’s.
Stepping into Sam Harris’ office at Parker’s Chapel in Greenville is like cracking open a time capsule of a man’s eclectic lifetime devotion to music.
I spent last week trying to be useful.
The first time I went to Europe in 2014, I fell in love with not only the rich and incredible food but with the feel you get when you walk into a restaurant. The tables are close together, affording you a cozy, inviting and intimate feel. The idea is to feel like you are dining with friends.…
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Each March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics kicks off a National Nutrition Month campaign for the year.
Irish soda bread is a quick bread, which means it doesn’t require any yeast or kneading to rise. Instead, it relies on baking soda and buttermilk, which interact for leavening. When the ingredients are combined, the leavening process starts immediately, so the dough should be mixed quickly —…
When Terry Holland died at 80 on Feb. 26, national news reports set out his distinguished record in glowing detail: successful coaching records at Davidson and the University of Virginia and admirable service as athletic director at both those schools and East Carolina University.
Q I heard a story on the news about a connection between your gut microbiome and whether you like to exercise. Is that really true? If it is, I’d like to know how the scientists figured that out. Is there a way to change your gut to make you like working out?
The 95th Academy Awards Ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences, will be taking place on Sunday.
Here’s an easy one. It’s easy because it is very common, and very distinctive.
I wrote here recently about my days of being a no-hat person coming to an end for health reasons. It has to do with thinner hair and sun damage to my scalp and ears.
My husband, Peter, is learning Spanish his own way.
SUNBURY — When you hear the phrase “digital divide,” you typically think about one group of people with less physical access to broadband internet than another group.
A fragrant concoction of chicken, red wine and vegetables braising in the oven is just what the winter ordered. This recipe is inspired by coq au vin, a traditional country French dish.
If you believe wearing a mask protects you from infections, don’t let anyone pressure you to take it off. COVID and flu have not left town. Eat healthy, be physically active and get adequate sleep, please.
MOUNT OLIVE — Dr. Sandy Maddox, Dean of the School of Agriculture and Biological Sciences (SABS) at the University of Mount Olive, will step down from her role as Dean effective May 31. Dr. Maddox has been with the University for over 15 years and has served as the founding Dean of the Schoo…
Grammy Award-nominated “Southern Soul” musician Rissi Palmer will perform in Ayden next week as the African American Music Series takes its show on the road.
Who owns the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
Ayden-Grifton High School won the Sheppard Memorial Library Public Library Quiz Bowl on Feb. 25, defeating John Paul II Catholic High School. The event was held in the council chambers at Greenville City Hall.
Spring is finally here, I think, and this wildflower is proof. It is one of the earliest blooming woodland species we have in the region. And I think you will agree it’s one of the prettiest.
When we moved into our house, the doors were installed unpainted. I was going to do that myself and save some money.
You may not be familiar with a 1929 book titled “Nothing New in the West” (original title: “Im Westen nichts Neues”), but you might recognize its popular name: “All Quiet on the Western Front.”
“You know, since I’ve been eating these chia seeds, I’ve noticed my beard has gotten heavier.”
Q I recently read an article by a parenting expert who said adults need to earn the respect of children. That seems like one more progressive attempt to undermine parental authority. I believe children should respect adults no matter what. Don’t you agree?
Damar Hamlin has become a household name as the event of his cardiac arrest unfolds.
Ten area teens will participate in the Distinguished Young Women of Greenville and Pitt County program on Saturday at D.H. Conley High School.
A good sauce is a cook’s magic wand. It’s a trick up the sleeve, so to speak, for jazzing up all sorts of meat, fish, poultry and vegetables, while also multitasking as a spread for sandwiches or a dollop for eggs, rice — even soups. And it’s a definite keeper when it can be plunked into a b…
Q My neighbor told me she went to an all-day event a few years ago that was great for people with diabetes, do you happen to know what, where, when? TC, Greenville
MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive’s Annual Career Fair provided an opportunity for students to talk with over 50 local and regional employers and graduate school representatives. Participating students had the opportunity to network, practice interview skills, and discuss job oppor…
Get ready: A new month is coming in like a lyrical lion.