January 31, 2008 RSS feed / Editorial Page

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Dear Hearts and Gentle People

Are you like I am, dear hearts, sick to death of all the political advertisements on the television, the radio, and in all the newspapers? More...

Congressman Broun cosponsors Economic Growth Act of 2008

Congressman Paul Broun recently cosponsored the "Economic Growth Act of 2008." This legislation is offered in response to concerns that current economic policies are not sufficiently tailored to meet the needs of America's economy. More...

GriefShare seminar

GriefShare recovery seminar and support group will meet at First Assembly in Lincolnton each Sunday at 5 p.m. beginning Feb. 10. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief and recovery topics. More...

EOE problem

TO THE EDITOR

Is our local elementary school system really following the correct procedures regarding the hiring process? Are we looking over some that are already working as substitutes? More...

Concert Feb. 1

The Inspirations Quartet of Bryson City, N.C. will be in concert Fri., Feb. 1, 7 p.m. at Martin's Crossroads C.H. Church. More...

SALS to meet

The Sons of American Legion, Squadron 194 will meet Tues., Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. at the post home. All members are asked to please attend. More...

IRS moving quickly to stop tax scam

The Internal Revenue Service issued a consumer warning for Georgia residents. More...

Legion, auxiliary meeting

The February meeting of the Legionnaires and the Ladies Auxiliary will be held Tues., Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend. More...

Food for Thought

.. Cigarette smoke has more than 4,000 chemicals. .. More than sixty of these chemicals cause cancer. When someone smokes a cigarette, the smoke enters the lungs and the chemicals start traveling through the body causing serious damage. More...

Cancer workshop

The American Cancer Society and McDuffie County Regional Medical Center have partnered to offer "Look Good...Feel Better" sessions, a free, hands-on group workshop dedicated to helping female cancer patients cope with and combat the appearance-rela More...