Difference between knowledge, facts

It’s been said that you’ll be the same person in five years you are today, except for the people you meet and books you read. Consequently, we ought not to only read books we agree with. I was recently challenged by ideas in Tom Nichols’ The Death of Expertise.

The meaning behind ‘pastor'

“Hello pastor.” This is a simple greeting and one I appreciate yet behind these words are a story. Being a pastor is a fascinating calling. It is very complex and as one student told me it is one of the last generalist professions. It is a spiritual calling and not to be entered into lightly.

Anvil firing used to celebrate the 4th

A practice once used to celebrate holidays especially the July 4 holiday, and other celebrations and events was one that many people have never heard of. Anvil firing took the place of fireworks when it came to noise and explosions.

Walkin’ on the fightin’ side of me

Independence Day festivities are a great opportunity to celebrate freedom and be reminded of the “way of life our fightin’ men have fought and died to keep.” Knowing that “the price of freedom is eternal vigilance,” we do well to consider how to continue our forefathers fight for freedom.

I Love Graham County ... no, really!

I often tell anyone that asks (OK, admittedly I volunteer it on occasion) that this feels like home to me. It is home. I hope to never leave. It has always eluded me as to when our annual information guide, I Love Graham County, was first published.

Churches back on the rise in county

Are things back to the way they were before COVID in the churches of Graham County? One good sign is the return of Vacation Bible School. A number of churches held exciting Bible schools this summer. From dinosaurs, Daniel’s Courage, trains and spaceships, the themes abounded.

We’re 68! Let’s celebrate

Hello, this is your friendly neighborhood editor, back for what has evolved into a quarterly check-in on the opinions page. A lot has happened since “From the Editor” hovered over a headline on this page (March 16, for you trivia buffs).

County late in getting post office

Like many other improvements such as roads and electricity, Graham County was behind much of the country in getting a post office.  Even though there was a mail service of sorts in 1692 in parts of America – and the establishment of the U.S.

Nothing new under the sun

Mark Twain’s greatest literary achievement is arguably Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Twain’s genius is demonstrated in writing the narrative from Huck’s perspective.

Gideons camp meets monthly

Did you know that Graham County has a Gideons International Camp? The Gideons recently held their annual pastors’ breakfast and it was one of the best breakfasts around.