Opinion

Do what you can and what you enjoy

You will be most successful if you pursue a career that you are able to do. Some jobs do not mentally or physically suit our abilities. Some people find work to do but are only able to maintain their vocational effort until they are 50 or 55 years old.

There must be a reason cows have horns and horses don’t

I heard a story the other day about the city slicker who visited a farm for the very first time. He was fascinated by all he saw and had lots of questions for the farmer. “Why doesn’t that cow over there have horns,” he asked. “Well, some breeds of cattle don’t grow horns,” the farmer explained.

Meth problem still rages across the country

Across most of the United States, states are struggling to quell a worsening opiate epidemic. While this is happening, one problem continues to rage on in states across the country.  NBC News reported on meth with some shocking results.

Routines and life-long friends

If you are anything like me, you’ve at least once been “accused” of being a creature of habit. Ever hear (or say) things like “that’s the way I’ve always done it,” “that’s always worked for me,” “why fix something that already works?” and blah blah blah.

Lightning Safety

Thunder and lightning storms happen all the time. Did you know that lightning strikes about 25 million times a year? Lightning often strikes outside the area of heavy rain and may strike as far as 10 miles away from any rainfall!

What are the issues in today’s tax rate debate?

Tax policy is always a controversial issue and we’re about to have another round of debate over taxes. At the national level, there are proposals to increase a variety of tax rates. Here in North Carolina, the discussion is about the opposite idea — to reduce some tax rates.

Week two, the ‘we’ of compassion

Merriam Webster Definition: “Sympathetic consciousness of others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate it.” Previously, I’ve postulated an idea related to the vastness of life’s purpose — an idea so wide-reaching it can be summed up in seven words.

Thank you for a successful golf tournament

Auxiliary Unit 532 would like to thank the Davis Family, the community, business owners and friends of the American Legion for their overwhelming support as well as the following post and auxiliary members who volunteered their time, participated as players or gave supply donations which made this...

Thanks for supporting Pride event at Lake Chatuge

The Hayesville Pride Committee would like to send out a big thank you to all sponsors and participants for coming out to our first annual “Gayesville” Pride Potluck and Really, Really Free Market on Tuesday, June 29 at Lake Chatuge.

Reduce, reuse, recycle to help save the environment

These three words have long been a standard in saving the environment. Here’s a chance for you plant-loving people to help. Lewis Nursery in Hayesville has thousands of pots that will be free to a good home. They have 5 gallon, 3 gallon and 1 gallon pots that they would love to see recycled.