Immigration shouldn’t be complicated

Our country was founded on principles of self-government, not expert rule. This places a civil duty on citizens to be informed on issues that pertain to the government’s responsibilities. I’m no expert on immigration, but many common sense principles should be acknowledged regarding immigration.

Knowledge is key when casting votes

By Lynne Stevens The Graham Star It is clear that young adult voters have a lot on the line this election cycle. A large concern among young adults is climate change, and the effects they are watching unfold all over the country and world.

Beyond the Sunset

In 1954, I was working as a waitress at Kelly’s Truck Stop near Ashland, Va.; a highly-respected establishment along U.S. Route 1. One day, a handsome young trucker named Bill walked through the door and sat down at the counter. I took his order as we talked and laughed.

Valentine’s Day traditions

In Alfred Lord Tennyson’s 1835 poem “Locksley Hall” is the line, “In the spring, a young man’s fancy lightly turns to love.

Ashes and roses

Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day are on the same day this year. This is very unusual and seemed a bit odd to me. I tried to remember when this had happened before. I racked my old brain and could not recall. The reason is the last time this occurred was in 1945.

Struggle for self-improvement

New Year’s resolutions remind us how hard it is to improve one’s life. While nearly 40 percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions each year, over 80 percent of those resolutions are abandoned by February.

Nothing got past Snowbird residents

According to sources, the first “Neighborhood Watch” was formed by the National Sheriff’s Association in 1972. But the association must not have ever been in Graham County. Most rural communities – especially in the South – had persons who would watch over the welfare of one another.

Thank you!

One of the things that makes me proud of our community is the way we pull together when there is a need. This is part of who we are and why our community is able to overcome adversity, time after time. Generosity is a powerful thing. I agreed with the way the Rev.

Graham Star writer signs off

This is probably one of the hardest goodbyes I’ll ever make: I am resigning from my position as staff writer at The Graham Star. I know this is sudden, since I’ve only worked here for three months. Don’t get me wrong, I love the job itself and I think I’ve done good work.

Obedience is better than sacrifice

For 10 years, I worked as the director of Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministries’ Steadfast House for women in west Asheville. The residence served as a transitional support for ladies leaving the Swannanoa Correctional Center.