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On Tuesday, Aug. 18, all in the community are invited to commemorate the passage of the 19th Amendment. Read more
I remember the first time I heard the term “Internet.” Read more
HALFWAY — Joe Heller cartoon. Read more
STAY HOME — Heller cartoon. Read more
On a list of people who most influenced my life, Haywood County and Bethel native Charles Frazier, is near the top. His name was Charles, but I always knew him as Mr. Frazier, my school principal in Andrews. 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
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Since municipal elections in Haywood will be held Tuesday, Nov. 5, the last day The Mountaineer will be publishing municipal-election related letters will be Friday, Nov. 1. Read more
Seventy-five years ago this month, the U.S. and Japan fought the biggest naval battle in history. More than 800 warships (from wooden torpedo boats to the largest battleships ever built), 39 aircraft carriers, 1,800 aircraft, and 200,000 men … Read more
The words are cliché, but I like the way Sturgill Simpson sings them. Read more
Every year, Gina and I carve out several days of father-daughter time. Read more
There was a time when the understanding of high school JROTC programs was limited to “the kids in the uniforms.” Read more
With the exception of being husband to a wonderful lady, father to four great children and grandfather to 12 precious grandchildren, representing North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District was the greatest honor of my life. But there were a … Read more
Just as our nation's constitution stands as the highest governing power in the land, so, too, do the various constitutions of each state serve as the supreme authority over the residents of the state. Read more
“You sure you want to move up there?” everyone in the know asked when we told them about a new rental we found. “You might get snowed in.” Read more
I’m never a very festive person, so I often have trouble looking at Thanksgiving as anything more than a day off and a free pass at gluttony. Read more
I’ll never forget receiving that voicemail. Read more
RALEIGH — Almost exactly one year ago, South Carolina’s state senate was presented with a measure to raise the default age at which those accused of committing crimes were treated as adults rather than as juveniles. For decades, that age had been 16 in South Carolina.
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.
These chain stores do have the advantage of far greater resources to invest in their businesses, and that's a big reason why they have begun to dominate the business scene.
However, the independent retailers...
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
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
Log homes can be extremely appealing and attractive, especially when they're well maintained and protected against weather elements. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mary Curry said:
Tryp on my comment above: If he didn't...panic, HE wouldn't be repeating ....
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Nan Williamson said:
Rather evident the mask wearing mandate was not being followed. Shameful.
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Mary Curry said:
If your wife or child dues of it, alone on a respirator, what will you think?
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Jeff Ferguson said:
So true, so true. Vote early, but just once.