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May. 19, 2013 @ 07:51 AM

A big thumb up for all EMS personnel

We hear the sirens and from a distance we can see the flashing red lights of a Rutherford County EMS ambulance or vehicle.


May. 19, 2013 @ 05:46 AM

Another season down

Just as I felt in December when high school football season came to an abrupt halt, I feel adrift in the sports world now that women’s soccer, track and field, tennis softball and baseball have all come to a close for 2013.


May. 18, 2013 @ 05:52 AM

Cheers and Jeers

Cheers ... to U.S. Army Spec. Kristen Paganetti for her service in the military while, at the same time, finishing college. Her service in the 505th Engineer Battalion along with her educational endeavors are to be commended.

Cheers ... to fourth-grade teacher Anita Patterson for winning the Tanner Award.


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May. 17, 2013 @ 09:01 AM

Tax proposals leave questions

Thursday was a significant day for tax talk in North Carolina.

May. 18, 2013 @ 05:52 AM

Cheers and Jeers

Cheers ... to U.S. Army Spec. Kristen Paganetti for her service in the military while, at the same time, finishing college. Her service in the 505th Engineer Battalion along with her educational endeavors are to be commended.

Cheers ... to fourth-grade teacher Anita Patterson for winning the Tanner Award.


May. 16, 2013 @ 05:03 AM

The next question

Over the last week, several colleges have held commencement exercises awarding college degrees to thousands of students.


May. 15, 2013 @ 05:07 AM

District budget is reasonable

Sometimes spending more is worth the pain.

On Monday the Rutherford County School Board and staff presented the Rutherford County Commission with its 2013-14 budget requests.


May. 14, 2013 @ 05:00 AM

Scooter laws need to be changed

Any time we hear of a serious accident in Rutherford County, our first reaction is hoping for a good outcome for the health of the victim involved.


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May. 19, 2013 @ 07:51 AM

A big thumb up for all EMS personnel

We hear the sirens and from a distance we can see the flashing red lights of a Rutherford County EMS ambulance or vehicle.


May. 19, 2013 @ 05:46 AM

Another season down

Just as I felt in December when high school football season came to an abrupt halt, I feel adrift in the sports world now that women’s soccer, track and field, tennis softball and baseball have all come to a close for 2013.


May. 18, 2013 @ 05:00 AM

Social media is the old 'party line'

Back in days before Facebook, twitter, e-mail, and text messages, you might think it would have been considered impolite to eavesdrop. And you’d be right.


Opinion: Letters to the Editor View All »

Mar. 17, 2013 @ 11:38 AM

Letter: Questions for REMC notice

I am writing you as a concerned citizen, a resident of Rutherford County and a REMC member in regards to the recent notice on Box Creek Wilderness.


Jan. 20, 2013 @ 11:43 AM

Letter to the Editor: Reagan out of touch

I liked Ronald Reagan. His son is out of touch with reality. Regarding the latest massacre of school children, he talks about the Swill (not the real name) school where the officials and lobbyist send their kids and is safer.


Jan. 12, 2013 @ 05:11 AM

Bright spot in community


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