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Charter school benefits the community

Charter school benefits the community

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 »

City receives educational return from school

City receives educational return from school

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 »

Don’t let the jerks get the best of you

Don’t let the jerks get the best of you

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 »

The three stages  of marriage

The three stages of marriage

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 »

With what eyes will you look at 2012?

With what eyes will you look at 2012?

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 »

How do you capture the heart of a peasant girl?

How do you capture the heart of a peasant girl?

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 »

Letters to the Editor for November

Letters to the Editor for November

ABC board should rethink store location Editor, The debate over the ABC store currently under construction provides me with an opportunity to express some opinions on local issues I’ve been… Read more »

You’re one of ‘those’ people

You’re one of ‘those’ people

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of serving on several nonprofit Boards.  One I’ve served on for more than 10 years. Last January, the Board decided to get together… Read more »

From the editor: Putting the ‘our’ in journalism

From the editor: Putting the ‘our’ in journalism

When I was growing up, from September to November, my dad would get up at 7 a.m. every Saturday morning to pick up a copy of the local newspaper. I… Read more »

The misunderstood lives of camels

The misunderstood lives of camels

I have a confession to make: I love camels. I truly love camels. It does not matter if it is a dromedary (one-humper) or a Bactrian (two-humper) camel.  I think… Read more »