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America’s past shines in Lynch’s story

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Events have taken place in America’s history that should never be forgotten. Many are written in the history books, days declared to remember them, or statues or monuments erected to recognize their importance. But these things do not always tell the whole story.
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Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Try pineapples on your pizza. No, really, it’s delicious. I’ve heard this debate for quite some time, and I feel that anyone who turns their nose up to the notion is brainwashed. It’s no secret that our beliefs are influenced by those around us.
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Patriotism has been replaced by politics

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
The army was small, rag tag and ill equipped. Uniforms often consisted of no more than the pants and jackets found in the soldiers’ closets at home, suited for farming but not fighting. Weapons fit the same description, hung above fireplaces or leaning beside front doors.
A sink hole has caused part of the sidewalk along Blue Ridge Drive in McCaysville to crumble and collapse. The situation has existed since around Halloween.

A sink hole has caused part of the sidewalk along Blue Ridge Drive in McCaysville to crumble and collapse. The situation has existed since around Halloween.

GDOT failing to fix dangerous situation

News Staff
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
What’s taking so long to fix a dangerous situation? For well over two months a dangerous hole has existed underneath the sidewalk along the west side of Blue Ridge Drive in McCaysville. The hole is at the corner of the William T. “Boss” Mull Memorial Bridge.
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Attack leads to miraculous story

Lauren Bearden
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
The story of Tina Davis and how she was shot seven times by someone who used to be close with her is tragic and horrible. It’s horrible that anyone would have to go through what she did. But – how Tina has handled the attack and the recovery is nothing short of miraculous.
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EDITORIAL: West Main timing bad for Blue Ridge

News Staff
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Timing is everything. This age-old philosophy covers everything from a pass in a football game to closing a busy street. And it’s such a street closing that raises a huge question right now.
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Stereotypes proven to be unfair

Mollie Morrow
Monday, December 30, 2019
Hi, I’m new here. Sort of. I am new to The News Observer, but I’ve been in the Blue Ridge area for the majority of my 21 years.  I am a new mother and a full time college student on top of my many roles: daughter, fiancée and employee. The list is seemingly endless.
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Time for manners to rise again

Glenn Harbison
Monday, December 30, 2019
I’m a son of the South, the old South. This description carries with it some very specific principles that are ingrained into everyone who claims this birthright. Hard work, loyalty, truth and dedication are among those principles. But manners are at the top of the list.