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.

'Poundings' were once commonplace

I recently attended a "pounding" – the first one I had been to in years.Although quite common in earlier times, today, many people would think you were talking about a fist fight.

Online gambling dangerous for teens

The horses are all in the gate – and they're off!Going to Pimlico Race Track on Preakness Day – which is the second race of the coveted Triple Crown – was a long-time tradition in my home when I was a kid.

Rev. Kimsey served the Lord well

The Graham County Centennial Book reports the date of when the Baptist church was organized in the area: July 18, 1848.

Automatic Social Security cuts loom

Everyone wants their parents to be safe and secure in their senior years.  Our children need the wisdom of grandparents and many are relied on to help care for young grandchildren. Our older generation are an integral part of our culture and what they bring to young families is priceless.

He is risen, indeed! What a Savior!

Easter: just to hear the word brings joy to my heart! Easter is more than a day and a holiday. Easter is a promise from God: death does not win in the end. Jesus has conquered death and His promise is, “I am the resurrection and the life.

What winter is this?

Our recent series of cold spells – after a period of weather more like summer – has folks wondering what name goes with each one. Spring is an unpredictable time of year. You may have summer like weather one day and snow the next day.