Opinion

Southern gentleman learns to be careful with hand motions

Phil Hudgins
Friday, February 26, 2021
It’s not likely a respectable newspaperman would dare write this sentence: “I picked up a prostitute Monday night.” Well, my nephew Clay Wilson wrote that sentence as the beginning of a column in 2004, when he was working as education reporter and columnist for the Daily Herald in McDonough, Ga.

It may be hard to tell, but spring is coming

Phil Hudgins
Thursday, February 18, 2021
This may sound crazy, but one of my favorite days is Dec. 22. That’s the day that daylight hours start getting longer – little by little – and the cold nights shorter. Spring is coming. At one point in my young life, I told my wife I’d like to live and work in Alaska for a couple of years.
The steep mountains on the upper reaches of Hares Creek rise above 4,000 feet elevation to form the boundary between Graham and Cherokee counties. Photo by Marshall McClung/The Graham Star

The steep mountains on the upper reaches of Hares Creek rise above 4,000 feet elevation to form the boundary between Graham and Cherokee counties. Photo by Marshall McClung/The Graham Star

The history of Hares Creek

Marshall McClung
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Often, a story that appeared in The Graham Star some time ago will bring a response from someone seeking information about it.   This was the case of a story entitled “Early Family Settled Hares Creek,” which appeared in the June 30, 2005 issue of The Graham Star.

Our View: Keep notices in newspapers

News Staff
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Although the N.C. General Assembly’s legislative session is just underway, some of the usual suspects are trying to draft a local bill removing the requirement to publish public notices in newspapers.  That would be a bad move for openness and transparency in state government.

Piety, as a civic virtue

Jeremy Wiggins
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Piety is a concept that has long been ignored by Americans.  In reality, most Americans don’t understand the word. If one has a definition, it will likely be “religious service, or devout.” Our word piety comes from the latin word pietas.

Hats off to county manager Becky Garland

Roger Carlton
Thursday, February 11, 2021
How would you like a job that requires 24/7, 365 days per year attention; reports to five elected bosses and 8,500 citizens; deals with a myriad of federal and state agencies; provides many disparate essential services to residents and visitors; coordinates responses to the pandemic; and does...

Be gentle; do not neglect your kidneys

Ana Williams
Thursday, February 11, 2021
For the record, the most neglected body organ that we have is our kidneys.  Why? Because many of us would fancy more foods that are rich in salt and sugar, as well as foods high in cholesterol content.  Consequently, this does not do enough justice to our kidneys.
The Journeymen expanded from the original quartet, with a variety of members over their 22 years. On the cover of one of their four albums are (front row, from left): Ray Lane, first tenor; Willie Bratcher, lead and Ron Wilcox, piano. Second row, from left: Jackie Anderson, baritone; Wayne Williams, bass; Joe Collins, drums and Herman Spell, bass guitar.

The Journeymen expanded from the original quartet, with a variety of members over their 22 years. On the cover of one of their four albums are (front row, from left): Ray Lane, first tenor; Willie Bratcher, lead and Ron Wilcox, piano. Second row, from left: Jackie Anderson, baritone; Wayne Williams, bass; Joe Collins, drums and Herman Spell, bass guitar.

Influenced by Southern Gospel music

Dink NeSmith
Thursday, February 11, 2021
My love of music was pounded into me.  Not with a stick, but by the calloused fingers of my grandmother – pounding keys of her mostly out-of-tune upright piano. Nanny’s repertoire was scant, but she could make her secondhand Baldwin jump.

The Serenity Prayer

Eric Reece
Thursday, February 11, 2021
There is a Christian prayer that has given strength and comfort to millions.  The prayer is simply known as the Serenity Prayer. You may has read it in a devotional book, seen it on a plaque or card, or even heard it in a sermon.