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Slightly-above-average couponer shares some inside (and money-saving) tips

In case you haven’t noticed, coupons—or as I like to refer to them, beautifully perforated money-saving gems—returned to the Beacon this week.

That’s right, this week’s Beacon marks the return of the much-requested coupons back into your weekly newspaper. I doubt there’s anyone out there more excited than me.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m no professional couponer—yet. But I’d consider myself at least slightly above average.

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William Watts Jr.

Mr. William Clyde Watts Jr., known to his CB radio friends as “Wildfire,” 70, of Winnabow, died Sunday, July 10, 2011, at Brunswick Cove Nursing Home.

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Watch what they do, not say

To the editor:

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Let’s get rid of the gloomy view

To the editor:

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Parking changes have made a crowded island potentially dangerous

As much as I would love to be an island homeowner, I have to settle on living in a more affordable inland area and day-tripping to local beaches.

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New hospital is welcome addition

Finding quality healthcare in a rural community can sometimes be difficult. It’s not uncommon for people in such areas to have to travel beyond their communities to access high quality, state-of-the-art healthcare.

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Summertime good for reviewing (un)mannerly behavior at the beach

As crowds gather at the summertime coastline, so do their manners—or lack thereof.

TripAdvisor, a travel website, recently brought that revelation to light with release of results from its latest beach and pool etiquette survey of more than 2,000 U.S. travelers.

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Changes coming for FNS benefits

To the editor:
July is a transition month for North Carolina families who receive FNS benefits (formerly called Food Stamps). The state Department of Social Services that oversees the FNS program made a recent change that affects the dates families receive their benefits.
While it is a statewide decision, my concern is for our local families who will be affected. Some families will have to wait 10 days longer this month, requiring them to make their food last 40 days instead of 30 days.

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