TO THE EDITOR: This letter is directed to the person or persons who stole my campaign signs and defaced them and to the person or persons who egged my house.  I hope you can read this.  If …

This vignette is an educational moment in American history.  It is about those who made a difference during the Revolutionary War era and how they served our country. J osiah Bartlett was an …

Throughout my life, I’ve learned to heed the many warnings I’ve encountered.  I slow down when an oncoming driver flashes his headlights. There’s either an accident or a state trooper just …

My daddy, Capt’m Dad, knew, just KNEW, in his bones, that I was on that precarious 18-year-old teenager tightrope, weaving and bobbing to not lose balance and vanish into a bottomless pit of  …

I have written a series of columns based on interviews with local pastors and senior ministers about the future of the church in our community. I would like to adapt this series to discussing with …

Let the record show I love Christmas music, but first, a couple of caveats. The second of December is way too early to be listening to Christmas music. A 10- to 12-day period, ending promptly at …

Just like the song says, “Hip hip, hooray for Christmas Vacation.” It’s rare to turn on the tube this time of year and not come across the holiday classic on at least one channel. Some show …

Traditionally, December is considered a month for celebration and contemplation, as the holidays are enjoyed, relationships are savored, and the ups and downs of the year coming to its close are …

Dr. John Whalley went on a mission trip in October with the respected North Carolina Baptists on Mission organization to the Roma people in Romania. This organization’s mission statement is: …

I had the honor of doing something this week for the first time. I attended the celebration of life for a precious saint who was a “nonagenarian.” What is a nonagenarian you may ask? It is a …