Editor Emeritus Bill Poteat turns a skeptical eye toward the latest prediction of snow. 

Fred Schuszler recounts his efforts to sculpt himself into a beach body king. 

Columnist Fred Schuszler offers the hope that this Thanksgiving can be a peaceful holiday for us all. 

Columnist Fred Schuszler offers the hope that this Thanksgiving can be a peaceful holiday for us all. 

Columnist Fred Schuszler takes a look at the life of Morganton's Laura Clontz and her impact on the community. 

Columnist Fred Schuszler takes an appreciative look at the programs and ministries of Morganton's First United Methodist Church. 

Columnist Fred Schuszler recounts the story of Luke Clontz and his struggle back from addiction, depression, and major health issues. 

Veteran columnist Fred Schuszler writes about the Brown Mountains Lights and a couple of close encounters with them. 

Columnist Fred Schuszler reviews the history of Morganton's First United Methodist Church. 

Anne and Steven Lian came to the foothills of Burke County after marrying and raising their family on the wide-open plains of North Dakota. St…