November 20, 2009 RSS feed / Opinion/Crime

Forty Something

Thankfulness changes with age

When I was a little kid I was thankful for my Schwinn dirt bike, the summers my friends didn’t leave me for vacations or camp, and Star Wars action figures. More...

All veterans deserve assistance

It was stated on the news Nov. 11 that some funds have come into South Carolina ( by the effort of our honorable Lt. Andre Bauer). More...

Law enforcement officers need our help, too

The men and women of law enforcement have a challenging job. They put their lives on the line daily to protect people they do not even know. They operate in an environment where even a routine call can turn tragic. More...

It’s not a criticism; It’s an observation

Football hysteria

The Iowa Hawkeyes were playing Indiana, a team they were favored to beat by three touchdowns. It was late in the second quarter, and the Hoosiers were comfortably ahead. The Iowa crowd had been restless for several possessions. More...

The ancient moonshiner

When people talk about Eddy, they often refer to him as “Old Pinebark.” During a noon time recess at his latest trial, I asked Eddy where he got the nickname, “Old Pinebark.” More...