Letters to the Editor
Opinion
Importance of spring pre-emergence and shrubbery cutbacks Read more
In this case, the “Genie” is telehealth services and the “bottle” is previous insurance and regulatory restrictions that often prevented its use. Read more
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Snowbound, grizzle gray, drift of mist, marshmallow, crushed ice. Read more
Just in time to pretty up the exterior of your home during leaf season, Hometown Hardware delivers a lightweight, battery-operated leaf blower by Echo that’s ideal for picking up after Mother Nature. Read more
These days, it seems like independent hardware retailers are disappearing from the business landscape at a rapid rate and are being replaced by the big chain hardware stores. Read more
You might be surprised to learn how often people misjudge the size of the mattress they need, and purchase one which is too small for their actual usage. Read more
You might be surprised to learn that the most effective form of traditional advertising is not television, radio, or printed media. In fact, none of those advertising forms is even close to the actual leader — vehicle advertising. Read more
Log homes can be extremely appealing and attractive, especially when they're well maintained and protected against weather elements. Read more
When you are a business owner, your livelihood depends on your customers. That's why it makes great sense to adopt a customer-centric approach to doing business, and to keep the customers' needs and desires in the forefront of your entire operation. Read more
Most pet owners are quite familiar with common fleas, because these varmints are constantly searching for hosts such as cats, dogs, and other furry creatures. Read more
Getting customers online is a good way to increase your sales and continue working toward your goals. In fact, having an online presence is a necessity for business success in today's society. Read more
Have you noticed lately that your house is getting smaller? There's less living space than there used to be, and you can't move around as freely as when you first moved in. Read more
If your concept of landscape design extends no further than buying whatever perennials happen to be on sale at the local garden shop, you need to continue reading the article below. Read more
So you've made the decision to paint the living room because you're just plain tired of looking at that bland old beige background every day. Read more
If you are looking for an affordable advertising solution for your business, you should consider a yard sign. No matter where you live, you have run across yard signs, also known as bandit signs, along the road — especially during election se… Read more
You might be surprised to learn that dining with the whole family around the dinner table didn't really come into vogue in this country until the late 18th century. Read more
For the past two years, the U.S. has been locked in international trade disputes – frequently called trade wars – with several countries. There’s now been a thaw in some of these disputes with the recent conclusion of new trade deals with Can… Read more
North Carolina and Duke Energy have been leaders as solar power has grown as a portion of our energy mix. Read more
I have taught economic principles and lessons for more than 40 years. My hope has been for students and others to use these concepts in making better decisions for their personal and financial goals. Read more
Guest Columns
In what many consider Jesus’ “inauguration” speech early in Luke’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to his fellow hometown faithful that he has been anointed by the Lord “to preach good news to the poor, to proclaim release to the prisoners, and recovery of sight to the blind, to liberate the oppress…
Our “Breakfast Club” started having breakfast together in 2006 just because we went to the same place, The Smoky Mountain Café, at the same time.
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Q: How many people in Groups 1 and 2 are on a waiting list in Haywood County and how many doses are being received each week for the first shot? This information would be helpful to us in understanding the wait times. Gary Arrington
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Once an obscure section of the Pleasant Hill Cemetery where slaves were buried is becoming a vision of beauty and peacefulness.
There is a proposal in Washington to more than double the minimum wage to $15 an hour.
(Editor's note: Opinion columns in The Mountaineer are strictly the view of the author and are placed in the "Opinion" section online.)
Many people are unsure about whether to get vaccinated against COVID. A letter to the editor in last Saturday’s Mountaineer provides a good opportunity to put this into perspective.
The unemployment rate is the most watched economic indicator by the media and the public. It’s easy to understand why. The unemployment rate is a very understandable statistic.
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Gail Heathman said:
This is beautiful, Randy. Thank you for sharing with us PHS grads and others.
SARALYN PRICE said:
I am so sorry for your loss, you will see her again one day. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Saralyn Price
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Dr. Hooley said it all. Well done Dr. Hooley.
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