The Honey bee was designated the official state insect in 1977, primarily because bee pollination is critical to plant and animal survival, not to mention the added bonus of beeswax and honey. There are 16 other states that recognize the honeybee as an official state symbol because of its important role in agriculture.
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This Week in History
July 25, 1909 – The world’s first international overseas airplane flight was achieved by Louis Bleriot in a small monoplane. He asked the question,
H.J. Smith and Sons: A Staple of Historic Downtown Covington
Walking into H.J. Smith and Sons General Store today isn’t much different than it was 140 years ago. You can find just about anything