Columnist Brandi Silver examines the relationship between preparing for winter on a farm and the planting of seeds that will blossom later in our lives or after we are gone.Â
This humorous yet insightful article suggests renaming Lake James to Lake Canada as a gesture of friendship and respect towards the neighboring country. The narrative unfolds with a comical back-and-forth between the author, local officials, and the Lake James Preservation Society, ultimately leading to the decision to change the lake's name.
NCSSM is so much more than math and science. It’s a diverse community of learners and subjects, coming together to create something that’s hard to grasp unless you’re immersed in it.
At its most recent board of directors meeting on Aug. 20, 2026, The Caldwell Chamber leadership prioritized a critical issue threatening the future of our region’s economy and natural resources: the Interbasin Transfer (IBT) request by Charlotte Water.
Dolly Parton’s Burke County ties stretch from a 1976 East Burke High concert, where she shared the bill with Merle Haggard, to thousands of local children receiving books through her beloved Imagination Library program.
Despite being a known bibliophile, the Rev. Matt Matthews is allowed to freely roam the streets of Valdese and write columns for The Paper. This week he tells us how he manages his ever-growing inventory of books.Â
Sandra played a crucial role in my teaching journey as my teacher assistant and later as a teacher herself. The article reflects on the burdens teachers carry, both physically and emotionally, in creating a perfect classroom.Â
Dolly Parton’s Burke County ties stretch from a 1976 East Burke High concert, where she shared the bill with Merle Haggard, to thousands of local children receiving books through her beloved Imagination Library program.
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