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EDITORIAL: Motherhood
According to government statistics and recent year reporting, approximately four million women give birth in the United States annually. Society typically refers to a woman who gives birth as a mother, but true motherhood is more than a biological function.
LETTER: Thank you for acts of kindness
The Family of Harold B. (Rock) Morgan would like to express our appreciation for all the acts of kindness during the loss of a husband, daddy, grandpa, brother-n-law, and friend. Thanks to our immediate family and to those that came by our home and those that went to...
EDITORIAL: Let your vote be heard
The primary for federal, state and local North Carolina government elections will take place on May 6. The primary is an opportunity for the voters to make their feelings known and begin the process of selecting their representation.
Native mascots should be dropped
Let us change our mascot to George Washington in his masonic apron and we could say our motto is the “Fighting Rednecks.” What kind of outrage do you think that would create?
Huddle House in Cherokee is Autism-Friendly
When my daughter hears we are going to Huddle House, she gets so excited. That has become one of her favorite restaurants mainly because she has learned they will do whatever it takes to help her feel comfortable. Those affected with Autism have the hardest time in...
EDITORIAL: You own it
Each member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is an owner of the properties constructed and maintained by the tribe. These buildings are constructed to be of service to the community.
LETTER: Some voters wield a greater power
The filing period has closed, the battle lines have been drawn, and each party has begun selecting its champion for November. While November is many months away, much will be decided in the next few weeks in the primary election. Rather than a selection of the best...
Peter’s Pancakes is Autism-friendly
Ever since we have been eating at Peter’s Pancakes, they have treated my son like a so-called normal kid. They joke with him and call him “honey” and “darling”. They are all-around nice, and they check on him to see if he needs anything else. I don’t think they...
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