My thought for the month of June is immigration. The United States claims that 99 percent of its people are immigrants from another country. One percent of the people in America are Native Americas. To this day, Native Americans are known as Indians and are now even...

As another Father’s Day approaches, it is important to note the benefits of being a dad and having a committed relationship with his children. There are many social benefits society reaps from the institution of fatherhood. We know many of the personal advantages he enjoys, for example a loving family and stable home life. One benefit that we don’t often consider is the health benefits that daddy-hood brings.

It is with these words from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that the family of, Jayda Elizabeth Dugan Toineeta, can thank God for helping us through one of the most difficult times of our lives. God blessed us with twelve years of time with Jayda. Although she...

The NC Senate and House voted to lift the moratorium on fracking, and Governor Pat McCrory is signing the bill. The bill will not allow cities to ban/limit fracking and does not require the companies to disclose the chemical content of the fracking fluid. I realize a...

Our hearts are full of gratitude when we say many thanks to family members, sisters, brothers, cousins,  Davey’s co-workers from the park, Mt. Mediation, court staff, singers, pall bearers, friends and neighbors for all acts of kindness and sympathy including: food,...

The family of Brock Squirrel would like to thank everyone who offered prayers, kind words, flowers, and brought food during our recent loss. The family would like to give special thanks to our ministers: Bo Parris andEddie Sherrill, and all the singers that came to...

This letter is an open appeal to all of those who, like me, are contributing to the utter destruction of a generation of young people who seem determined to self-destruct by shooting poison into their veins.  They come to us feigning hardships, even hunger, and we are...

I am a regular traveler on the Soco Road/US Hwy 19. It is a beautiful area filled with greenery, flowers and scenic vistas.