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Eastern NC NOW has a fine appreciation for the written word. While our site is a visual medium, moreover, it is the written word that propels us forward.

The estate of the late “Lord of the Rings” author J.R.R. Tolkien has prevailed in a lawsuit against a fan who claimed to have authored “the obvious pitch-perfect sequel” to the beloved fantasy trilogy, The New York Times reported on Thursday.
The estate of the late “Lord of the Rings” author J.R.R. Tolkien has prevailed in a lawsuit against a fan who claimed to have authored “the obvious pitch-perfect sequel” to the beloved fantasy trilogy, The New York Times reported on Thursday.
 
A heart warming story about Ann Margret and her Vietnam gentlemen.
 
Mystery novelist Daniel Friedman took to X on Saturday to explain why so many young progressives — many of whom had grown up reading and loving the Harry Potter series — had grown so angry with author J.K. Rowling in recent years.
Mystery novelist Daniel Friedman took to X on Saturday to explain why so many young progressives — many of whom had grown up reading and loving the Harry Potter series — had grown so angry with author J.K. Rowling in recent years.
 
“There is no more cozy mystery in the antisemitism of the Democratic Party”
“There is no more cozy mystery in the antisemitism of the Democratic Party”
 
Here is just a short Poem written during a previous Veteran's day reflection
Here is just a short Poem written during a previous Veteran's day reflection
 
Pulitzer-Prize-winning author and preeminent voice of American literature Cormac McCarthy died at 89 years old of natural causes on Tuesday at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Pulitzer-Prize-winning author and preeminent voice of American literature Cormac McCarthy died at 89 years old of natural causes on Tuesday at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
 
In the wake of the fury surrounding the woke alteration of famed author Roald Dahl’s classic books, the author of the “Goosebumps” series, which trails only J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” book series in sales among children’s books, pointed out that his publisher censored his work without permission.
In the wake of the fury surrounding the woke alteration of famed author Roald Dahl’s classic books, the author of the “Goosebumps” series, which trails only J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” book series in sales among children’s books, pointed out that his publisher censored his work without permission.
 
Ian Fleming’s James Bond books have been edited to appease modern audiences with non-offensive language.
Ian Fleming’s James Bond books have been edited to appease modern audiences with non-offensive language.
 
Book publisher Puffin has announced a walkback of its woke rewrites of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s books after backlash.
Book publisher Puffin has announced a walkback of its woke rewrites of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s books after backlash.
 
The publisher of Roald Dahl, the famed children’s author who wrote “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Matilda,” “James and the Giant Peach,” and “The BFG,” among other works, has collaborated with the Roald Dahl Story Co.
The publisher of Roald Dahl, the famed children’s author who wrote “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Matilda,” “James and the Giant Peach,” and “The BFG,” among other works, has collaborated with the Roald Dahl Story Co.
 
N.C. Court of Appeals Judge Doug McCullough (d. 2022) discusses his book “Sea of Greed” during a July 21, 2008, presentation to the John Locke Foundation’s Shaftesbury Society.
N.C. Court of Appeals Judge Doug McCullough (d. 2022) discusses his book “Sea of Greed” during a July 21, 2008, presentation to the John Locke Foundation’s Shaftesbury Society.
 
Veterans Day is a festive celebration by those who returned, married, had kids, worked and retired. We are the one who have reunions and share photos and stories.
Veterans Day is a festive celebration by those who returned, married, had kids, worked and retired. We are the one who have reunions and share photos and stories.
 
Gordon Hill Speaks with former Capitol Hill colleague Kimberly Willingham Hubbard and now Children’s Book Author
 
Eden Gordon Hill speaks with Dr. Jennifer London, Co-Author of “Ever Vigilant” Remembering Everyone Deployed; Honoring our Veterans," and Marlene Norgard
Eden Gordon Hill speaks with Dr. Jennifer London, Co-Author of “Ever Vigilant” Remembering Everyone Deployed; Honoring our Veterans," and Marlene Norgard
 
Leah Croak, President of Camp Lejeune Leadership Seminar, discusses the upcoming October three-day seminar focused on the military spouse, education, connection, and professional development.
Leah Croak, President of Camp Lejeune Leadership Seminar, discusses the upcoming October three-day seminar focused on the military spouse, education, connection, and professional development.
 
Holly K. Dunn is the Sole Survivor, book author, inspirational speaker and founder of Holly's House. She is a voice for the voiceless, an advocate for victims of violent crimes and is a nationally recognized speaker.
Holly K. Dunn is the Sole Survivor, book author, inspirational speaker and founder of Holly's House. She is a voice for the voiceless, an advocate for victims of violent crimes and is a nationally recognized speaker.
 
Eden sat down with Barbara from Harlem and her daughter Bebe Reid to discuss their book “Escaping the Racism of Low Expectations”.
Eden sat down with Barbara from Harlem and her daughter Bebe Reid to discuss their book “Escaping the Racism of Low Expectations”.
 
There are little eyes upon you
 
I am writing my most difficult book report ever at 70 years old. It is about another GI I did not know, and an enemy I never wanted to know. Yet we were all in the same place forty-eight years ago along with a bunch of others, with us trying to kill him and his comrades and him trying to kill us
I am writing my most difficult book report ever at 70 years old. It is about another GI I did not know, and an enemy I never wanted to know. Yet we were all in the same place forty-eight years ago along with a bunch of others, with us trying to kill him and his comrades and him trying to kill us
 
Numerous documentaries examine waste management systems to turn waste into charcoal, reclaim burnt out farmland, compost 100 dead pigs, on and on.
Numerous documentaries examine waste management systems to turn waste into charcoal, reclaim burnt out farmland, compost 100 dead pigs, on and on.
 
A 1980 Series by Milton Friedman
 
The Unlikely Partnership That Built the Atom Bomb
 
It is not an odd grouping at all; One about home, one about hope and one about peace, that about covers it for me.
It is not an odd grouping at all; One about home, one about hope and one about peace, that about covers it for me.
 
I posted an article about how my dad reacted to the September 1, 2001 attack. He was 93 years old then.
I posted an article about how my dad reacted to the September 1, 2001 attack. He was 93 years old then.
 
Back before everything became overly commercial, Thanksgiving was the unofficial kick off for the Christmas Season.
 
I finally got around to a few books on my To Be Read list and one was “The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend.”
I finally got around to a few books on my To Be Read list and one was “The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend.”
 
If my laptop research is correct, each Congressman has a $940,000 budget to hire 18 full time staffers.
If my laptop research is correct, each Congressman has a $940,000 budget to hire 18 full time staffers.
 
I modified the Police Academy Qualifications for 70-year-old VN Vets at an indoor range. First, no time limits and second, hit the target anywhere. Third, bathroom breaks are okay.
I modified the Police Academy Qualifications for 70-year-old VN Vets at an indoor range. First, no time limits and second, hit the target anywhere. Third, bathroom breaks are okay.
 
Texas and other States allow the sale of inspected feral hog meat. Many food banks welcome donations.
Texas and other States allow the sale of inspected feral hog meat. Many food banks welcome donations.
 
Having a carbine and a handgun chambered in the same caliber is an old tradition
Having a carbine and a handgun chambered in the same caliber is an old tradition
 
Rumor has it that Georgia fox hunters imported coyotes for year-round hunts with their dogs.
Rumor has it that Georgia fox hunters imported coyotes for year-round hunts with their dogs.
 
The good news...75% of gunshot wounds are not fatal; bad news...police are not required to offer medical assistance; doctors are seldom by-standers.
The good news...75% of gunshot wounds are not fatal; bad news...police are not required to offer medical assistance; doctors are seldom by-standers.
 
The British Media apologized and rewarded the Professor with a large financial settlement.
The British Media apologized and rewarded the Professor with a large financial settlement.
 
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