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Lift high the cross

There is a long-held practice of giving up something for Lent. I had a friend tell me recently he was giving up Lent for Lent!…

Two old-time skills on display

Fire: A combustion of substances that combine chemically with oxygen and give off light, heat, and smoke. Humans learned to control this destructive and creative…

Play has always been important

“Play is the highest form of research.” Albert Einstein Playing is integral to the success of childhood. By play, children investigate themselves and their surroundings.…

A new year and new opprotunities

Greetings to each and everyone of you today. I really appreciate speaking with you. It seems each passing year goes quickly. But of course we…

Area was built on farming

In January 1921 Mount Airy residents H. Burton and Cleve Belton won prizes for their chickens. Taking nothing away from local or even state fair…

If you lost your way press and pray

Greetings my fellow readers. I do appreciate your faithfulness in reading. I don’t see you to tell you, but it’s much appreciated. I desire your…

A brief history of Valentines Day

February, the month of love; be it the love of early spring or continued winter with the prediction made on Groundhog Day, or the quintessential…

Take heed dear people

Hello, to each and everyone out there. I do hope you are trusting and taking heed to things going on around you. I am sure…

Because of the blood

Greetings to each and every one of you readers out there. We truly appreciate your faithfulness in supporting our columns. Sometimes it is difficult to…

Panthers need MLB, OL, CB help

This Sunday’s Super Bowl marks the end of another season, and another offseason filled with questions for our in-state team. The Panthers’ owner was very…