Jeffrey's Hell: land of mystery

There is a rugged area along the North Carolina/Tennessee state line, known as “Jeffrey’s Hell.

The Siren Song of Sanger

I wrote a column recently about the failure of Malthus’ overpopulation theory (“Malthusian Malfeasance,” May 27). Roger Carlton helped show last week (“Malthus Maligned,” June 3) how it connects to the most vile practice that we currently have in America.

Teach kids to avoid substance abuse

There is a dangerous wave of drug abuse sweeping the nation.  According to the Bedrock Recovery Center, there were over 2.5 million Americans that were reported to be abusing drugs last year.

Pray for peace in the Middle East

In 1996, my spouse Beverly and I had the opportunity to travel to Israel. I am grateful for the experience.  We learned so much and I was able to gain a better understanding of the events of the Bible. I loved the story the priest told us about the two seas, the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea.

Malthus Maligned

Last week’s edition of The Graham Star carried a column entitled “Malthusian Malfeasance.

Memories of an early county ranger

John McKeldrey served as the Graham County Ranger with the N.C. Forest Service for 31 years, from 1953-84.  Christy Clayton – Forest Management Clerk at District 9 headquarters in Sylva – was instrumental in providing information for this story.

Malthusian Malfeasance

In recent weeks there have been a number of people noticing the serious concern of low birth rates.  To that, I say amen. Low birth rates are a significant problem for a society and the problems will compound over generations if people continue to have less children.

Saddleback has stood the test of time

Pastor Rick Warren and his wife Kay began Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, Calif. in 1980.  The church kept outgrowing its space and moved numerous times before settling at its present campuses.

Cancel the cancel culturists

Cancel culture is a phrase that we are hearing more and more.  Politicians accuse each other of cancelling. Advocacy groups and lobbyists try to win over politicians by cancelling opposing lobbyists and advocacy groups. Deranged people or just plain haters cancel people in mass shootings.

Stop kidney stones through healthy diet

Many Americans suffer from kidney stones each year. It is estimated that 1-in-10 people will have a kidney stone at some time in their lives.  The prevalence of kidney stones in the United States increased from 3.8 percent in the late 1970s to 8.8 percent in the late 2000s.