Can we stand the truth?

In A Few Good Men, Jack Nicholson famously said, “You can’t handle the truth.”  This line has stuck with me since the 1992 legal drama directed by Rob Reiner was released.

If you needed it, someone usually would deliver it

One thing that has reappeared in recent months – besides the popularity of drive-in theaters – is the delivery of certain products straight to consumers. For my recent birthday, our daughters gave my wife and me six weeks of ready-to-cook meals delivered to our front porch.

Political sign pollution and proliferation

We tend to think of pollution in terms of air and water quality. After all, we need to breathe, drink clean water and be protective of our pristine Lake Santeetlah.  Noise pollution like dogs barking incessantly or loud machinery can add to our woes.

Cooper seeking too much power

Throughout his gubernatorial term, Roy Cooper has sought vastly to expand the power of his office at the expense of other statewide-elected executives, the legislative branch, local governments, and private households and businesses.

Agree to disagree; yet, respect

A preacher was concerned about an elderly man in the community.  He made a point to visit him and asked him straight up, “Friend, where do you want to spend eternity?” The man thought for a moment and said, “Well preacher, I don’t know. I have friends in both places.

Ferguson: Revisited

“Hands up. Don’t shoot” is a Black Lives Matter slogan – born Aug. 9, 2014 – and still used today, to bring up police brutality and racial injustice.  But what actually happened in Ferguson, Mich., six years ago?

A house divided will not stand

By Lynne Stevens Guest Columnist This column is in response to a column published in the Aug. 27 edition of The Graham Star, “The duties of a ‘free’ society.

Voter suppression is dead on arrival

By Steve Odom Guest Columnist Having previously served on the Board of Elections and being involved in politics most of my life, I’ve never witnessed voter suppression in our county.  In fact, it’s just the opposite: the Graham County Board of Elections does a fantastic job.

Drink more water when wearing masks

Dentists all over the world have noticed that many people have been suffering from bad breath related to ‘mask mouth.’ Marc Scalafani – a dentist – said the stinky syndrome triggered by face coverings while wearing a mask increases dryness of the mouth, and a buildup of bad bacteria.  Thus, Dr.

Plenty of history in the woods

Our local woods in Graham County are full of history, much more than many might think.  For years now, Hoot Gibbs and I have prowled the woods, looking for what we refer to as forgotten bits of history.