December is here... Everyone hopes it will be their best... Hopes everyone they love will be Merry... But this is just a thought... Sunday, December 5, 2021
47% of the population of Lincoln, Gaston & Cleveland counties is now considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19. That doesn't reflect those who have received a so-called 'booster shot.' Despite the statistical evidence that shows the COVID vaccines are helpful in reducing the severity of the virus and the likelihood of death from it, some are still raising questions about its safety and effectiveness. Friday, December 3, 2021
“Baby, Hollywood is dead.” That’s how singer Michael Bublé put it 11 years ago. And the lyric is just as true to-day. As I recently wrote, my wife, Julie, and I are enjoying some classic television from that medium’s entirely better past. Wednesday, December 1, 2021
If you’re in a quandary about what to buy folks on your gift list, look no further than Dewey’s Holiday Shop at The Corner Table. Yes, The Corner Table soup kitchen in Newton is hosting a retail branch of Dewey’s Bakery of Winston-Salem. (1 comments) Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Well Thanksgiving is over for 2021... The kitchen is clean... Hopefully everyone is thankful... Each for something different... Each person knows their own heart... Sunday, November 28, 2021
What will the infrastructure bill do? Will taxes go up next year? Will inflation continue or get worse? They're all good questions, and this week Cain offers some observations. Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Politicians intent on exercising control over just about everything, have approved a new law that may have signficant impact on high school sports in North Carolina. Wednesday, November 24, 2021
According to data published on November 12th from the United States Job Openings and Labor Turnover report, a record 4.4 million workers walked away from their jobs in September. Wednesday, November 24, 2021
She was sitting on her sofa... Watching people talk about Thanksgiving... Say that everyone is so happy... But that may not be true... She is very happy now... But there have been unhappy Thanksgivings... Sunday, November 21, 2021
When does Christmas begin? Why, Christmas Day, of course. Yet for the morons and money-worshippers of Mammon and Madison Avenue, Christmas might as well begin some time in October. (1 comments) Friday, November 19, 2021
North Carolina hasn't had a full budget since the 2018-19 fiscal year because of political standoffs between Democratic Governor Roy Cooper and the legislature. The budget for the current fiscal year is more than four months overdue. Local governments and school systems have had to operate without a clear and definite figure on how much money they’ll get from the state. That may at last be about to change. Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Healthcare can be one of the priciest yet essential parts of life’s journey. And yet, many struggle to utilize the financial tools that may help. Monday, November 15, 2021
In a world of dwindling good options for entertainment, what would a conservative enjoy? Let us consider television and confine ourselves, for the sake of argument, to that one medium. Thursday, November 11, 2021
Fans of this column are in luck. My book Going Plaid in a Solid Gray World: Collected Columns is out from Red Hawk Publications, the publishing arm of Catawba Valley Community College. Tuesday, November 9, 2021
You could make a difference... There are so many places that need... Need help... Need volunteers... The opportunities are endless... There are openings in many areas... Sunday, November 7, 2021
Back then people knew not only to say “thank you,” but they also knew that the proper response was “you’re welcome.” These days, when you sit down in a restaurant, if you thank your waitress, seemingly eight or nine times out of 10, the kid will say, “No problem,” or “Not a problem.” Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Medicare’s annual open enrollment period began October 15 and ends on December 7. During this time, current Medicare beneficiaries have the option to adjust their coverage for the coming year. Monday, November 1, 2021
The Lincoln County Board of Education will hold a special called meeting and work session on Tuesday (Nov. 2nd) at 6 PM at the Schools Administrative Offices, 201 Jeb Seagle Drive in Lincolnton. At the special meeting, they're likely to approve new district lines for School Board elections--and their choices will be based on political, not educational, considerations. Friday, October 29, 2021
The lights will go on this week at the intersection of NC16 (bypass) and Optimist Club Road. It may or may not make the intersection less deadly--but it won't do much to make it less troublesome. Monday, October 18, 2021
They call it the Big Lie. Of course, I call it the Big Lie as well. Or the Great Lie. But what each of us means is something totally different. And only one of us is right. Saturday, October 16, 2021
The minute we welcome a pet into our life, we launch a process that will eventually lead to a painful goodbye. We know this deep down, but we push it aside until we can’t avoid it. Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Since the 1st quarter of 2020, we've already gotten a taste of what the World Economic Forum's Agenda 2030, "The Great Reset" will mean for public health. Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Over the last year, many have seen their lives impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The ways in which we work, live, and communicate have drastically changed, to say the least. Monday, October 4, 2021
One hundred years ago in South Carolina... Life was so different... Her Grandmother bought two metal chairs... These chairs were porch and yard chairs... There were always painted bright white... Sunday, October 3, 2021
Each individual is entitled to their opinion as I am entitled to mine is a reflection from a Lincoln Herald reader in her Letter to the Editor. Monday, September 27, 2021
She remembers the “Old America”... The one she was raised to live in... The one where people worked hard... People were proud to be respected... People were proud to be Americans... Sunday, September 26, 2021
In a commentary related to the decision of the Lincoln County Board of Education last week to end its mask mandate and to make masks optional effective September 29th, let's consider this: in its current form, the mask mandate doesn't do much to protect your child. That's not its intention. It was designed to keep schools open and make the figures look better. Friday, September 24, 2021
A recent Lincoln Herald opinion column bemoaned the removal of the statue of Robt. E. Lee from its former location in Richmond, Virginia. Another Confederate statue--one in Gaston County--will be discussed in court this week. Sunday, September 19, 2021
The Lincoln Herald recently received some Letters to the Editor referencing the recent Conservative Point of View column of September 15th. Sunday, September 19, 2021
This was a sad day for Virginia, for Dixie and for America. The work of famed French sculptor Antonin Mercié, in place on Monument Avenue for 130 years, was long considered one of the finest equine and military-themed statues in the world was taken down. Wednesday, September 15, 2021
What’s more enchanting than a house with a name? I’m talking an official one painted on a swinging shingle out front such as “Wind Knoll” or “Cedar Run” or “Boone Farm.” Tuesday, September 14, 2021
There were heroes and villains. The villians were political and religious zealots determined to bring terrorism to the US. The heroes included the passengers on United Airlines Flight 93, who kept one group of villains from accomplishing a fourth attack and gave their own lives to save others. Saturday was the 20th anniversary of that day that changed lives forever. Sunday, September 12, 2021
Rutherford EMC, headquartered in Forest City, N.C, is a rural electric cooperative that maintains over 7,500 miles of power lines to provide electricity to over 72,400 member-owners in a 10-county area of the southwestern Piedmont. Saturday, September 11, 2021
This is the 20th anniversary of the September 11th, 2001, terrorist attacks. Next Saturday (Sept. 17th) is Constitution Day, an annual celebration of the US Constitution, a document that espouses the dignity of all--including those who are different. I maintain that the two are very closely related. Saturday, September 11, 2021
The enemy is within our gates. Indeed, he’s been there a long time. And America and the West cannot be said to be combatting or even grappling with this problem so much as simply and sadly rolling over and playing dead. Friday, September 10, 2021
