Getting their high school diploma
Clay County school grad rates are 4th highest in the state
By Frank Bradley
Sentinel writer
To paraphrase an idea from U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, “It takes a community to raise a high school graduate.” A caring community, a sharing community and one that values education. Clay County’s parents, teachers, businesses and [...]

Hurray for taxes
They’re bring jobs to Clay County
By Frank Bradley
Sentinel writer
In a sluggish economy with many people still out of work, Clay County is experiencing a bit of good fortune brought about by an unlikely ally–taxes.
Drake Enterprises, one of the largest suppliers of income tax preparation software in the nation has opened a customer-service calling [...]

Shuler:  “Privatizing Social Security is not the answer to solving our nation’s debt crisis”

Asheville – Today, Jeff Miller will host one of the nation’s leading advocates of Social Security privatization at a campaign event in Western North Carolina.  Eric Cantor, House Republican Whip, is one of three co-authors of a plan that would eliminate [...]

Shuler: Nothing makes me prouder than seeing “Made in America”
During debate, 11th District Congressman announces endorsement by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Asheville – Tonight, U.S. Congressman Heath Shuler appeared on WLOS, ABC 13 in Asheville to debate his opponent in the race for North Carolina’s 11th District.  After the debate, Shuler released the following statement [...]

SHERIFF’S OFFICE OFFERS TIPS FOR A SAFE HALLOWEEN
Soon our streets will be scattered with little ghosts, goblins and witches trick-or-treating this Halloween.  “Halloween should be filled with surprise and enjoyment, and following some common sense practices can keep events safer and more fun,” said Sheriff Shook.
We want to remind all Clay County residents to follow [...]

Letter to the Editor
We read Jim Fitzgerald’s “Leaning Left” column in the Oct. 14th issue of the Union Sentinel and agree with his words about Nathan Deal’s political career and his character.
We were stunned that, during a debate with Karen Handel, Nathan Deal could utter the words “There are a lot of labels thrown around, [...]

A recent column by a conservative writer in The Smoky Mountain Sentinel listed the principles of the Republican party.  Nearly all can casually read these principles and agree with many of them.  However, it is the actual implementation of these principles that matters, and many in the GOP advocate extreme views of these principles.  For [...]

Letter to the Editor:

This is not intended to tell anyone how to vote, but I cannot live only a few miles away from one of the finest law enforcement officers I worked with for over twenty years without expressing my high regard for his work and past help.
Vic Davis was one of Georgia’s most [...]

If the world was a logical place men would ride horses side-saddle.  If more people understood the cause and effect of government regulations and interference in the economy we would not be in this economic mess.
The election is upon us.  So let’s review how the majority of each party’s politician’s vote on the issues:
Democrats       Republicans
Raise [...]

The Green Column
by Richard C. MacCrea, Andrews Valley Initiative
rmaccrea1@gmail.com
How to Comparison Shop Houses
Some people think they can get the best value by choosing the house with the lowest    cost per square foot. Big mistake.
Is a full size Ford cargo van a better deal because it costs less per square foot than a Honda Civic? [...]