Leaving signs

I began tracking people in the woods before I started school.My older brother Sam and our neighbor Gerald Phillips would go off into the woods – and they didn’t want a little boy tagging along.

Teacher shortage should be concerning

Without question, there is a shortage of qualified teachers in North Carolina.According to Public Ed Works, North Carolina fell to 50% of the Gross National Product it spends for education.

Cowbells once rang out in high country

There was a time many years ago that if you visited our high mountain balds, you would have heard cowbells ringing out in the distance.Enos C.

Sacrifice remembered

On Memorial Day – when we honor those who died while serving in the Armed Forces – upon us, my thoughts turn to those from our mountain land who died in battle far from home.

Reaping time

I shall see my Lord coming,one day in the air.to gather his church,His kingdom down here.He will take us to the Father,who sent His son,to reap His harvest,When Reaping time comes.Reaping Time is coming,Sowing time is now.Good seed must be planted,upon good ground.

Clarifications and corrections

It has been far too long since I have talked with you, our faithful readers of The Graham Star.A lot has happened. A lot. We are now owned by a new company, but the continued effort to deliver quality journalism has remained at the forefront through the transition.

Celebrating our National Day of Prayer

Our National Day of Prayer – a day when we are asked to "Turn to God in prayer and meditation" – is Thursday, May 7.The tradition was established 75 years ago, when President Harry S. Truman signed a bill proclaiming a National Day of Prayer on April 17, 1952.

Pilot surprised rescuers at crash site

Upon arriving at the site of a plane crash in the mountains, rescuers are not expecting to find anyone alive – and are usually met with a graphic scene.On one occasion though, they were met with a total surprise.

A look at Duke's increases

It’s the same old story: Duke Energy increases its rates – and customers feeling helpless to do anything about it.Duke is a legal monopoly. You must use them – and I bet you feel powerless, lick your financial wounds and pay up like we all do.

Love and marriage

In this world, nothing’s for sure except death and taxes.But some things, while not absolutely certain, are so routine and ubiquitous that all people, whether here in Graham County or the biggest cities around the world – regardless of language or culture – are commonplace.