At a 6 to 3 decision by the Supreme Court Friday, June 25th we read historical comments by Justice Samuel Alito.
All in Opinion
Op-Ed: My body, my choice (Local women respond to Supreme Court decision)
Opinion: Women should always be able to choose what they believe is best for them.
Faith and Fellowship: Angels were always carrying out God’s plan
Angels were always carrying out God’s plan and purpose in the Bible. Angels are still carrying God’s plan and purpose even today. We must know we have Angels working with us here on earth.
Ann's Column: Memories from 1957
Last week, while I was reading a newspaper, a name caught my attention, a name that I hadn’t heard in 65 years.
From a teen's perspective: Valuing the Youth Opinion
When faced with a decision, many people look to individuals with the most education and experience. In a medical situation or maybe the operation of a plane, this is a solid approach
Opinion Column: Liz de Toro Let’s get back to the ABCs and 123s of Academics
As I was being interviewed to renew my position in one of the educational boards, one of the questions I was asked was what I would change within our schools. Differently to the way I answered quickly to all the other questions, I stopped and asked for a second to go through my words, not because of the difficulty of the question, but because I knew they probably wouldn’t like my answer.
Cassidy's Creative Corner: Should zoos be abolished?
Zoos have been a controversial topic for a while now. The main question is are they inhumane?
Thomasville provides "Beat the Heat, life saving tips"
Extreme heat or heat waves occur when the temperature reaches extremely high levels or when the combination of heat and humidity causes the air to become oppressive.
Opinion Column: Convention of States by Elizabeth Irizarry de Toro
Republic LIGHT is the first Latino Coalition in Davidson County, NC backed by the Republican GOP. LIGHT stands for: Latinos In Government Honorary TeamElizabeth Irizarry de Toro, M.Ed. – Founder and Host.
Cassidy's Creative Corner: Climate Change
Across the globe, people are reaping the consequences of climate change, and the rise in our human population.
Ann's Column: Have we become numb to displays of violence?
“I think we have to stop just asking questions, writing columns, debating, arguing. It is past time to talk, and time to act. We are the “thinking species.” We can do it; we have worked out so many huge problems in the past.” Ann Holbrooks
Read Local: Community newspapers are making a comeback!
Readers report that community newspapers are their primary source of information for a number of local issues – over TV, radio and non-newspaper websites.
Opinion: Senator Jarvis 'remember the Nation's brave fallen men and women'
It is our responsibility as citizens to remember the Nation's brave fallen men and women - whether they died on foreign lands in the heat of battle or after a lifetime in the uniform of our Army. Never forget the men and women who know all too much the cost of our freedom, for their service to this country is the greatest gift of all.
Republic Light hosts Jonathan Uzcategui
Republic Light hosts Jonathan Uzcategui on 100 county tour.
Ann's Column: I love birthdays!
I love birthdays! Ask any of my friends from any of my past lives, and they will confirm that Ann definitely loves birthdays. Birthdays are a time to celebrate, and I love to celebrate.
First Reformed UCC spotlights 2CFar
Whereas, racism is also present in more subtle and passive forms in social and institutional settings where systems of discrimination prevent the hiring and/or upward mobility of gifted and qualified individuals.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, 2CFAR will pray with our legs…
Letter to the Editor: County Commissioners need to refocus
Davidson County Commissioners blended their personal, religious and GOP views and passed Heartbeat Referendum without input from the people of the county. Their decision was not for ALL the people.
Ann's Column: Former professor says "Use Your Noggin"
As my Dad used to say to me a lot, “use your noggin.” Of course he was telling me to use my common sense; to use my brain, not someone else’s; to think for myself.
Ann's Column: Now hiring?
Since November, I have called three electricians. One is a no show, one told me I needed to get the vent rewired for LED, but he never got back to me. I have called and called and probably I did as he wished, I gave up. Will I have to pay big dollars for a total replacement, is it even possible to re wire, is it a matter of a little project when professional service experts go where the bigger dollars are or go to the steady, every day work on big projects in nearby towns. Is it a shortage of labor? Is it money? Or attitude?
Column: Grace Episcopal celebrates bicentennial
Grace Epsicopal Church has been a major part of my life, even before I started attending its church services.