
Life on the farm- Larry McDermott
“Influencers” feeding on Helene’s misery
We cannot be surprised by it. After all, these so-called “influencers” can now make money, even a living, ... Read more
We cannot be surprised by it. After all, these so-called “influencers” can now make money, even a living, ... Read more
The biggest weakness our small farmers have in the business world is that they are the little players ... Read more
Thanksgiving is the big kickoff of a long holiday season filled with joy and happiness. Or so the ... Read more
To some perpetually disgruntled folks, a newspaper is “that rag.” But to the larger community in its greatest ... Read more
Relief workers and tons of supplies have been rolling into Western North Carolina since shortly after Helene hit, ... Read more
In North Carolina, the county sheriff is a powerful person. How he uses that power can make him ... Read more
It was heartbreaking enough that we had to deal with rivers unleashing death and destruction in our beloved ... Read more
If you spend any time studying social media, you will soon reach the same conclusion that I have: ... Read more
It was inspirational, but a bit sad, to sit there and listen to citizens express their fears and ... Read more
The press conferences are almost always the same now. They feel like a familiar old hat. Every imaginable ... Read more