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by guest clergy Wade Ogle This year, the month of May has two special Sundays. On May 12, we celebrate Mother’s Day, and on May 19, we celebrate the birthday of… Read more »

This is in response to Richard Lynch’s column (which ran in the March edition of the Monitor) concerning the Middle East. The U.S. has lost thousands of soldiers, wasted trillions… Read more »

Recently, I was surfing the channels for something of interest and ran across the meeting of the United Nations with the prime minister of Israel speaking.  He was concerned with… Read more »

by Edna Chirico Hopefully you have heard of the Catawba River District, but even those who have might lack a clear idea of our work. Protecting the Catawba River? Helping the… Read more »

Editor, There has been so much criticism about Mountain Island Charter School recently and the perception that the school does nothing but take from the community. This is just not… Read more »

Editor, This short article responds to “Residents: Charlotte school location unsafe for school traffic” and comes from a parent volunteer at Mountain Island Charter School. As the mission statement of… Read more »

Real Help for Real Living A few years ago, after having a bad day, I walked into Books-A-Million at Concord Mills Mall and asked the clerk, “Do you have the… Read more »

Real Help for Real Living I believe life resembles a roller coaster ride – you’re going uphill, enjoying the upward climb and its wonderful, exhilarating experience. Then, suddenly, it all… Read more »

Real Help for Real Living Last spring my wife and I boarded a tour bus to visit Brookgreen Gardens near Myrtle Beach. It’s a beautiful spot, and I encourage readers… Read more »

Real Help for Real Living This past April Catherine Elizabeth “Kate” Middleton married Prince William of Wales. In 1987 her parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, founded Party Pieces, a mail… Read more »