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Ruth Sheehan

Ruth Sheehan has been a metro columnist for The News & Observer in Raleigh, N.C., since 2002. Her columns appear Monday, Wednesday and Friday. You may reach her at ruth.sheehan@newsobserver.com or (919) 829-4828.



Unhappy new year for some

At the end of every year, I try to follow up on a few stories told in my columns. This year, there are fewer happy endings than I would like.

Updated: Dec. 28, 2006 2:33 AM | Full story

Angel heralds a fresh start

To others, Lisa Douglas' talisman would be no more than a cheap dime-store ornament. But to Douglas and her daughters, the chipped and tired-looking angel has been their "patron saint of adventure."

Updated: Dec. 25, 2006 5:41 AM | Full story

If you see abuse, use backbone

Most days, I don't have to deal with critiques until I arrive at my desk.

Updated: Dec. 21, 2006 2:52 AM | Full story

Academy dodges hot seat

Sheehan:Alittle over a week ago, Cary Academy's head of school, Don Berger, sent out an e-mail message to parents (and students) indicating that a longtime teacher had resigned, effective the previous day -- Dec. 7.

Updated: Dec. 18, 2006 1:53 AM | Full story

If you see abuse, step in

Sheehan:The little boy at the next table started screaming just as Susan Ohmann and two friends were finishing their meals at a Mexican restaurant in North Raleigh last Friday.

Updated: Dec. 14, 2006 2:52 AM | Full story

Holiday is a trial to family

Sheehan:Toni Massenburg used to do up Christmas right. Every year, she and a friend would go to Christmas craft shows, looking for quirky new doodads. She decorated every room in her house -- including the bedrooms and the bath.

Updated: Dec. 7, 2006 3:31 AM | Full story

Please, give us a sign

Sheehan:I went hunting for downtown Raleigh's new Capital City Grocery store the other day.

Updated: Dec. 4, 2006 1:52 AM | Full story

Trailer of tears at DMV

Sheehan:Alvis Thomas Williford acknowledges he doesn't have a lot of "book-learnin'."

Updated: Nov. 30, 2006 3:13 AM | Full story

Celebrity is no role model

Sheehan:Maybe you missed the picture last week. I wish I had.

Updated: Nov. 28, 2006 8:48 AM | Full story

Thanks for the boys

Sheehan:Sharon O'Donnell and I arrived at the cafe, and the support group meeting immediately commenced.

Updated: Nov. 23, 2006 2:52 AM | Full story

Complex was high on life

Sheehan:Mary Jackson still stops by her old apartment building every day.

Updated: Nov. 20, 2006 2:14 AM | Full story

Baptists, heal thyselves

Sheehan:When I learned about the Baptist State Convention banning churches friendly to "unrepentant" homosexual behavior, I thought of one of my favorite lines from Jon Stewart.

Updated: Nov. 16, 2006 2:53 AM | Full story

Family waits for justice

Sheehan:Last week brought a tough anniversary for Keith and Cindy Wiggins of Ahoskie.

Updated: Nov. 13, 2006 2:51 AM | Full story

Monks spoiled election

Sheehan:Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce to you Durham County's own Ross Perot.

Updated: Nov. 9, 2006 3:14 AM | Full story

She was not short on clout

Sheehan:First of all, if Ruth Easterling was 5 foot 1, I'm a 6-foot-2 leggy supermodel.

Updated: Nov. 6, 2006 2:13 AM | Full story

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