The longest search, Part 2

On Oct. 5, 1988, the Graham County Rescue Squad was advised of the search for Jim Michelic, a 25-year-old Wisconsin man who went missing after last being seen on the Wolf Laurel Trail on Sept. 27.

Dear Santa: Please bring civility back to elections

When I was a boy, I would count the days until Christmas. Santa Claus was coming.  Today, I count the days until the election. Some relief is coming. Right now, as I write this, the calendar tells me there are 26 days left – 26 more days of hateful political ads on television.

Goin’ against the grain

Shout-out to the first presidential debate for reinforcing why I hate analyzing, discussing or even thinking about politics. With less than a month left before the general election, I realize that as an editor, people crave my thoughts on politics. Where do I stand? Who will I endorse?

The longest search, Part 1

What is considered to be the longest search for a missing person in Graham County to date occurred in 1988.  That year, Jim Michelic, 25 from New Berlin, Wis., came to the Cheoah Ranger Station on Sunday, Sept. 25. Michelic spoke with U.S.

Three strikes and … are you out?

This past week will go down in history as the week of multiple bombshells never seen before in Presidential elections. We are in uncharted territory, as we have been for the past few years.  One major revelation – this close to the election – could swing the results.

To vote or not to vote?

A question was posed to me, “Does a pastor treat an election year any different than another?”  My first response is no.  On second thought, I know because of the constant news and advertisements my thoughts, the thoughts of church members and the community do turn to the coming election.

Take antibiotics as prescribed

Antibiotics are the most commonly abused and neglected drug treatment.  Consequently – once the person feels well – he or she has the tendency to stop taking it, without the medical provider’s knowledge. Antibiotics are used to treat or prevent some types of bacterial infection.

The ever-changing meaning of words

The definitive source on the meaning of words is the Oxford English Dictionary. The Philological Society of London called for a new dictionary in 1857.  Don’t feel bad.

Supreme Court politics hits partisan pothole

Donald Trump has been accused of being a polarizing President.  While it is generally true that you either love him or hate him, Trump isn’t the polarizing figure in America. The reality is that our world-views are the polarizing issue in our culture.

The lovely, fragile giant has passed

My University of Florida college roommate, Steve Zack, was always destined for legal greatness.  He rose to the top of his profession and became the president of the 300,000 member American Bar Association.