Editor’s note: On Aug. 30, many Lee Enterprises newspapers published an editorial posting four questions for the candidates for the 5th Congre…
Dear Annie: I am depressed and deeply heartbroken over the final breakup with a man whom I have loved for eight years. I went to endless thera…
By DAVID SLAYTON
The ceasefire is over.
The preservation of our natural areas and habitats in Virginia is a noble and worthwhile endeavor. Since the late 1980s, much of this work has…
Election season is upon us, and division may seem more pervasive than the things that can bring us together. No matter your political views, h…
It is possible to be feel lonely and be surrounded by people. On the other hand, it is possible to be isolated from others and still not becom…
One of the perks of being a small-town journalist in western North Carolina is the opportunity to work the Bigfoot beat.
The past six months have been like riding a roller coaster without any sense of when the ride will end. We keep hoping the after the next drop…
The IRS and the Social Security Administration won’t leave Frances and me alone.
By CHRISTINE ARENA
With the early blast of fall weather this weekend, there will inevitably be an increased focus on outdoor activities. Unfortunately, many of o…
Politics and prayer — how do these two seemingly unrelated words go together?
Pastors are often said to be in a helping profession. That is a vague way of categorizing what we do. However, there is some truth to that. We…
The primary reason most people hike is that they all share a love for the outdoors and enjoy the sights and treasures of nature. These same pe…
Perhaps one of the most difficult journeys we face in life is the journey of forgiveness.
By GENE HERRICK
Some people are scared to talk about it or even think about it. It is something that science can’t change. Some very optimistic souls like bas…
By GENE E. HERRICK
Across my bathroom mirror are the words, “Sarah, you can’t give what you don’t have. Spend time with me. Love, Jesus.” Written in red Expo mar…
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King Solomon tells us in the book of Ecclesiastes that “to everything there is a season.” Nature has always been a prime example of this fact;…
^pBy DAVID JOHNS
Distance has been on all of our minds recently. For months now, we’ve been instructed by health officials to maintain a minimum of 6 feet soci…
The rainy weather of recent days has pretty much stifled my travels into the wild outdoors, but if your home is anything like mine, there are …
By GENE E. HERRICK
Before I graduated from high school, I did not know what I wanted to do with my life. I certainly had not experienced a call to ministry that …
This past week in my Bible study, I made mention to my class that we must always be careful not to allow familiarity breed a callous attitude …
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