Roy Cooper
North Carolina Attorney General

Company that targeted NC businesses with misleading mailings must change ways
AG Cooper and Secretary of State Marshall resolve case against Corporate Services, Inc.
Raleigh: A California company that sent misleading mailings to North Carolina businesses to obtain corporate minutes must permanently change the way it does business, Attorney General [...]

Leaning Left
Jim Fitzgerald
Have you ever taken the time to wade through a political party’s platform? Allegedly, the platform is the framework for their belief system and should be the document to drive their legislation. But what you find is a mess of contradictions between the two. Neither party is immune because it is almost impossible [...]

What is the United States national security interest in bombing the Libyan air defense facilities in the civil war in Libya? That is the first question our Congress should ask before authorizing all these air strikes in Libya which cost US taxpayers a Billion dollars the first day of bombing.
Most Libyan oil goes to Europe.  [...]

The Green Column
by Richard C. MacCrea, Andrews Valley Initiative
rmaccrea1@gmail.com
Column # 51
Why avoid moisture and mold problems.
Water inside the structure of a home can cause rot, attract termites, and lead to lawsuits. Some kinds of mold can  lead to serious health problems. Builders and remodelers should keep up to date with the causes and solutions.
How to [...]

This is another installment in a series of articles commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War in Cherokee and Clay counties.  Many Civil War artifacts are on display at the Cherokee County Historical Museum.  This is a photo of North Carolina’s Zebulon Vance, who argued in favor of the Union in early 1861 but [...]

Last week was a busy one in Washington for the House of Representatives.
On Tuesday, the House passed H. J. Res 48, a three week short-term continuing resolution (CR), the second short-term spending bill Congress has passed this month. I supported this legislation to ensure the federal government continues operating until the House and Senate produce [...]

This week marks the third month of the deployment.  It seems as if time has been moving along very swiftly.  Spring is approaching quickly here in Afghanistan.  Many of my troops have settled into a routine.  As we have become more experienced, it has led to greater efficiency in our mission.  This added free time [...]

The Silvery Splendor and Golden Memories of Rabbit Tobacco
By Geri O’Brien, Preservation Committee
Winter hikers in rural settings of this area are likely to be rewarded by the sight and smell of a native plant, Rabbit Tobacco, also called “sweet everlasting” because it remains standing long after the growing season ends.
Rabbit Tobacco is unmistakable in appearance: [...]

Blood Sweat & Tears & Chuck Negron To Perform at Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
FRANKLIN, NC (March 2011) – Since 1968, Blood Sweat & Tears, a musical institution, has left an indelible mark on the American music scene.  One of the greatest horn bands in the history of popular music, BS&T’s alumni roster reads [...]

Journal of a Living Lady #393
Nancy White Kelly
I write this column while being ordered to three days of bed rest. Weird things happen to my body, probably related to my battle with cancer. For those who are new to this column, I am a cancer survivor. The first brush with breast cancer occurred in the [...]