Facebook is killing the newspaper star
Kevin Hensley
Whatever happened to the “community” aspect of your community newspaper?
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Opinion
Firefighters in Washington State during August 1970. Photo by Marshall McClung/The Graham Star
First Western fire was an adventure
Marshall McClung
As fires in the western United States continue to make the news, I am reminded again of my first western fire experience.
I had been with the U.S. Forest Service for a little over three years – and had been on several local fires – but nothing like what was ahead.
On Aug.
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Constitutional crisis
Scott Kamps
Saturday begins Constitution Week. The holiday commemorates the signing of our Constitution 235 years ago in Philadelphia.
Constitution Week reminds us of America’s great heritage and the foundations to our way of life.
Thursday, September 15, 2022
The insanity of secularizing
Scott Kamps
One of clearest signs of the irrationality of an ideology is when its proponents can’t live in the world their beliefs create.
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Forgiveness
Eric Reece
I remember early Sunday mornings in the 1960s watching the musical program “Gospel Singing Jubilee.”
Today, a jubilee is a celebration or special anniversary.
The Biblical origins are more complicated.
The year of Jubilee is part of the Old Testament Holiness Code.
Thursday, September 8, 2022
This large rock on Hooper Bald is inscribed with writing dating to 1615. Photo by Marshall McClung/The Graham Star
Some mysteries written in stone
Marshall McClung
During the recent celebration of Graham County’s 150th birthday, Mike Ingram mentioned some writing on a rock during one of the history sessions. This seemed to arouse the interest of those present.
Mike was referring to some strange writing on a rock atop Hooper Bald.
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Living water
Eric Reece
I have always been blessed with access to good water – from well water, city water and those times I was able to have spring water.
It is hard to put into words the feeling of drinking a cool glass of water when you are thirsty.
We are very blessed in most of Appalachia to have excellent water.
Thursday, August 25, 2022
What’s your favorite season?
Randy Foster
It’s no secret that I am not from Graham County.
You can tell that from numerous ways, not the least of which is my accent.
Aug. 26 marks the end of my eighth month as a reporter for The Graham Star.
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Marshall Stewart, age 8, and Graham Star columnist Marshall McClung enjoy lunch after hiking to Oak Knob and Big Huckleberry on a recent 4-H trip. Photo courtesy of Nikki Stewart/Contributing Photographer
4-H summers, spent in the woods
Marshall McClung
In 2019, Hoot Gibbs and I began assisting in a program of activities with the Graham County 4-H Club, to get young people outdoors more and off-the-couch, where much time was spent texting on their phones.
Thursday, August 18, 2022
You can make a difference
Eric Reece
Each summer, the Robbinsville United Methodist Church hosts an intern from the Duke Divinity School.
This required program for students is called “Field Education,” and gives the students an opportunity to serve in a church setting for 10 weeks.
Thursday, August 11, 2022