Opinion

Finding laughter in tough times

We are living in unprecedented times. Tough times. A virus has torn our nation apart. The murder of a man — and too many others like him — has torn our nation apart. We as a people, in some regards, have torn ourselves apart. It is beyond sad — for our country and us as individuals.

2020 time warp

I think it’s safe to say, 2020 has been the longest decade ever. Yes, I said decade. If you look back over this year, we have crammed a decade’s worth of events into seven and a half months.  In January, all eyes were on Washington D.C.

Your views: Aug. 6, 2020

Can we help our farmers and environment at the same time?   It is about time that farmers catch a break.

Your views: July 30, 2020

Does any of what Khrushchev said sound familiar?   Khrushchev said, “We (communism) will bury you.” A quick read, but a lasting thought. Pretty scary now. Khrushchev’s message 61 years ago: A sobering reminder.

Can good things come from bad times?

My mother died 20 years ago. Although she didn’t have much formal education — she dropped out of high school after two years — she was still a wise person. When my father, a carpenter, was usually laid-off during winter months, she maintained an optimistic attitude.

Your views: July 23, 2020

A+ for President Trump’s COVID-19 response   Contrary to all media reports about how President Trump is killing Americans by the tens of thousands, America is actually doing a better job than major European nations and Canada: The COVID-19 case fatality rate of the United States is half that of...

Learning in a Vegas chapel

When Gov. Roy Cooper announced last week that the state plans on opening public schools this fall, opinions popped up faster and more abundant than mosquitos on a mid-summer night.

Your views: July 16, 2020

Focus on understanding our history and making a difference I am writing this as a plea to all Americans. My heart is breaking as I see our country being destroyed. The future of our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren is at stake.

Your views: July 9, 2020

Chamberlain hit the mark in his letter   I could not agree more with Gary Chamberlain’s comments regarding accountability. Thank God we live in a country where there is freedom to express our discontent, even while some groups prefer to not call it rioting.

Your views: July 2, 2020

A huge thank you to all you helped organize benefit   Clay County Hearts for Kids would like to extend a huge thank you to Janice and Doobie White and their crew for hosting a benefit concert on Saturday, June 20 at the Clay County Rec Park featuring the Steve Bryson Band.