ASK A THERAPIST: Supporting someone after miscarriage

ASK A THERAPIST: Supporting someone after miscarriage

By BROOKE BARRETT, LCMHC   Question: My friend recently had a miscarriage, and her family’s acting like she should just move on. They’re not giving her any support. How can I be there for her? Are there tips or resources I can share to help her through this?...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: LGBTQ should have equal rights in EBCI

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: LGBTQ should have equal rights in EBCI

This is an EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Election Year. Please do not vote for any candidate just because its someone you know or because they waved at you once at Food Lion. Remember, most of these Council members voted against our ᏄᏓᎴ ᎠᏓᎾᏙ (different...
OBITUARY: R. Leo James

OBITUARY: R. Leo James

R. Leo James, 86, of Whittier, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born Nov. 11, 1938, in West Palm Beach, Fla., to Rollie and Sarah James, Leo’s childhood was marked by hardship and hope. Growing up in...