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ANDY PITZER: No Offseason

“It’s the time of the season.” This pertains to and will make the most sense for those whose locale has four separate seasons, those who do not have them and...

BOB BROWN: “I Remember World War II”

On December 7, 1941, my sister, Edith, eight years my senior, and I were in...

FRED FIRST: Go West At Last, Old Man

Decades of frugality have come abruptly to an end. I have made the choice to...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Bring Back The War Department

President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave a prescient and heartfelt speech in Chautauqua, New York, on...

FRED FIRST: Changing of the Guard

The theme for the Lenoir Words Writers Group this month is AUTUMN. And since I...

Understanding the Mystery of the Saints

Earlier this month, the day after we put our Halloween costumes away, the Christian world celebrated the Feast of All Saints.  This is...

The Recipe of the Week from the Happy Chef: Elwood’s Ham Chowder

When you look up the word “royalty” in the dictionary it mostly says this…the rank, status, or power of a king or queen;...

You Never Really Know . . .

Seldom do we realize the impact our words and actions may have on those with whom we come in contact daily. Even the most...

What Did You Say?

One of the most common issues that arise in premarital and marriage counseling is communication.  Without fail, how we communicate sets the tone for...

Both Car and Driver Have Little Left in the Tank

Humans, like automobiles, are not designed to survive the test of time. Maintenance must be performed, parts sometimes need to be replaced, and when...

What Happens at the Star . . .

I don’t know about you, but I am amazed that the city leaders could agree on it. But there it is, standing atop Roanoke’s Mill...

ANDY PITZER: No Offseason