How to rescue wildlife babies
Melody Bell WilkesA Walk in the Woods A Walk in the Woods would like to thank Mary Morrison for submitting this month’s wildlife article. She is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator with the Animal Rehabilitators of the CarolinasAs spring approaches, the wildlife in our area will once again begin the timeless ritual of finding a mate […]
Make your voice heard
With all the attention that has been paid to the national presidential primary, some local elections have taken a back seat, but still deserve thoughtful consideration With less than a week before voters will head to the polls – likely in record numbers – many candidates are working overtime to get their views heard and […]
A noisy night in 1771—Part II
By Janet MorrisonDid You Know? This is the second in a series of seven columns about “a noisy night in 1771.” At the conclusion of the first article two weeks ago, word had reached the Rocky River community that a shipment of gunpowder was on its way to Salisbury. Knowing that the gunpowder was destined […]
Campaigning across Cabarrus
By Eric C. [email protected] crowd of Sen. Hillary Clinton supporters stood through a downpour of rain Monday afternoon for the opportunity to hear the presidential hopeful speak in Concord. And in a moment of campaign luck, beams of sunshine broke through the clouds just as Clinton’s caravan arrived outside Troutman’s Bar-B-Que in downtown Concord. “I […]
Standing strong
Former paramedic tells story of determination, even during the toughest of times By Jonathan E. [email protected]’s hard to imagine a gymnasium full of middle school students sitting in absolute silence. Then again, it’s hard to imagine not being completely enthralled by Tim Hayes’ story. It is a story of pain and suffering, determination and hard […]
Pars for Pets tees off
Golf benefit, auction to support Cabarrus Pets Society By Jonathan E. [email protected] a successful event in 2007 that netted the Cabarrus Pets Society nearly $21,000, the group is once again preparing for its Pars for Pets golf tournament and silent auction. Last year’s event was the first such fundraiser for the non-profit group, but organizers […]
Growing together, generations apart
Church group tries untraditional activities to unify older, younger members By Jonathan E. [email protected] first glance, anyone driving past Roberta United Methodist Church Saturday might have thought they had traveled back in time. Exactly how far back would be up for debate. In front of the church’s fellowship hall sat six antique cars, with several […]
Learning from our youth
The efforts of the Central Cabarrus FFA club show that our community’s youth are learning more than what’s printed in textbooks, and that’s something to be proud of It never ceases to amaze me the quality of youth we have in our community. Time and time again I’m reminded of how generous and others-serving they […]
Celebrating community
Relationships are at the heart of new park By Jonathan E. [email protected] Harrisburg Parks & Recreation director Shawn Line had hoped to open Stallings Road Park sooner, the delays might have been a blessing in disguise. The weather was idyllic as a small group gathered under the park shelter for the official grand opening celebration […]