Visiting Writers

Woolard Statement: Butterfield Return Rangel Money We are especially upset that Rep. G. K. Butterfield, has violated the spirit of the Congressional Ethics Committee while he is a serving member of that body. July 28th, 2010 HIM - "Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice" An in depth view of the lyrics and temper that lay within the Finland sensation HIM's latest rock album. July 14th, 2010 The Overuse of Sexual Imagery in Advertising The use of sexual imagery in advertising has gone too far and is having adverse effects on today's youth and society. June 15th, 2010 Music in the Streets: One Man's Observation It is the evening of Music In The Streets, a monthly, community-based arts event that allows local musicians and performing artists to showcase their talents May 2nd, 2010 The Morning Drive The drive to work is often a way to decompress and prepare for the inevitable - the work day. March 13th, 2010 Seasick Story Most sailors have a seasick story: This is mine. January 27th, 2010 History of Washington: Part I Washington, North Carolina began as the Forks of the Tar, and in 1776 the town on the banks of the Pamlico River was named for the Commander of the Colonial Army. January 2nd, 2010 Sailing the Elizabeth II Aboard the Elizabeth II, modeled after the 16th-century sailing vessel that brought the colonists to Roanoke Island, our favorite visiting writer finds himself buoyed by excitement and history. November 26th, 2009 Rigs of Rhetoric Once a vagabond of the road, and now a man of letters, our visiting writer finds the courage and the stamina to make a life change after forty. November 16th, 2009 Let's Go Fly a Kite The Francis Rogallo Kite Festival has become a yearly event, at Jockey's Ridge, celebrating the flying of specialized kites. November 10th, 2009 Return of the Light The Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse resides in a new home along the waterfront in Manteo. November 3rd, 2009 Island Music Regionally renowned traditional country and bluegrass band Molasses Creek keep community in the forefront out on Ocracoke Island. October 29th, 2009 Gone Fishing Anglers come from all over the world to fish waters possessing some of the most varied and abundant aquatic game on the eastern shore of the United States. October 22nd, 2009