Jon Dawson: Catching up with Miss Swisher Sweet Paulette Burroughs
After retiring from the newspaper business Burroughs bounced from job to job like a rounded stone on a placid lake, always making a bit of a splash wherever she landed.
Category: humour
Jon Dawson: Lovely woman marries geek of a man
They all said it would never happen, but against all odds the unthinkable has occurred. No, I’m not talking about the return of the McRib, but rather the impending marriage of my friend Correai Moore. To those of you who’ve checked this space for my goofdom from the beginning, you may remember Correai as the […]
Lenoir County family divided over utility bill
By Jon Dawson/Staff Writer When Madeline Weaver arrived home last Thursday she was shocked to be greeted by candlelight. “It wasn’t my birthday or wedding anniversary,” she said. “I convinced myself my husband was trying to be romantic…or at the very least, pre-apologize for something he’d done that I hadn’t found out about yet.” Not […]
From the archives: The Tax Deductions head back to school
By Jon Dawson/Staff Writer My beloved tax deductions headed back to school this week. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all teachers for everything they do. Also, I will preemptively apologize for any shenanigans or minor property damage caused by my six-year-old. I don’t know what to say other than she takes after […]
From the archives: Bucklesberry farmer offers tobacco camp
by Jon Dawson / Staff Writer Last Friday was the last day of school for many children in our area. This influx of free-range children into the population means camp season is in full swing. Many parents will send their children to camps that focus on sports, science or art. While the traditional summer camps […]
The Bucklesberry Gazette 