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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
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
When many people wake up on a Monday morning, it is with a heavy heart because they have to go to work. Read more
My name is Rachel Robles, and no, I’m not “from around here.” I grew up in Houston, Texas; went to college in Spartanburg, South Carolina; and went to Western Carolina University for graduate school. Read more
When I first began my journalism career, I was dubbed "The short reporter" (I am 5'1"), but at The Mountaineer, I’m known as "Miss Sparkles" because of my positivity and a permanent smile. As editor of The Guide and Asheville's The Biltmore B… Read more
Being a journalist offers many unique pleasures and challenges. Read more
A bill that would allow any legal gun owner to carry a concealed handgun without a permit or take required training courses has passed the N.C. House of Representatives and is headed to the state senate. Read more
U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows has made the rounds on most of the cable news shows and drawn plenty of ink in many national newspapers in his recent role as the conservative face of the healthcare reform battle. Read more
Cindalynn Hatton has lived in Haywood County since she was 4 and graduated from the Alternative Learning Center (now called Haywood County Learning Center) in 2012. She credits the support she received from center director Kyle Ledford and th… 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.
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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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Stephen Wall said:
Another inane comment by mr muirhead. thank you Cathy ross - as a Jew I greatly respect you and your righteous heart.
scott muirhead said:
Kathy Ross said:
Thanks, John Culp
Kathy Ross said:
Thank you Richard. Coming from a wonderful Christian writer like yourself, that means a lot.
John Culp said:
Rufus Thomas said:
Maybe Dr Mark Jaben could appear at the meeting and discuss why wearing masks are indeed necessary!!
Richard Ploch said:
Jeff Ferguson said:
Beth Emerson said:
Judge not lest ye be judged.
Mary Curry said:
Mary Curry said:
Please don't give the anti-maskers any more violent ideas:) They're doing so well ad killing people and the economy already.
Mary Curry said:
Mary Curry said:
And thank you for your comment.
Mary Curry said:
Thank you! If it were a disfiguring disease such as the plague or smallpox, maybe they could connect cause with effect.
Mary Curry said:
Anne, are you my dear Aunt Frances's daughter?