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Columnists

Why the 38 million Americans who live alone need a buddy system | Rebecca Edmisten

Why the 38 million Americans who live alone need a buddy system | Rebecca Edmisten

    My friend John died about a year ago, alone in his house.

    Prediction markets are a gamble we can’t afford | Seattle Times

    Prediction markets are a gamble we can’t afford | Seattle Times

      When will the U.S. government confirm that aliens exist? How many people will fall ill with measles this year? Will President Donald Trump be impeached?

      What was happening in McDowell County in April 250 years ago? Historian tells us

      What was happening in McDowell County in April 250 years ago? Historian tells us

      • Anne Swann

      Here's where McDowell County was at the brink of the Revolutionary War.

      Trump’s screed against the pope desecrates our Catholic faith | Lynn Schmidt

      Trump’s screed against the pope desecrates our Catholic faith | Lynn Schmidt

        As an American Catholic who has sat in a church pew my entire life, received the Holy Eucharist, marked more than 50 Lents with ashes, and been taught from childhood that the pope is the Vicar of Christ on earth, I never thought I would have to say this: The president of the United States ha…

        Juries rebel against excessive prosecutions | Abbe Lowell and Steven Salky

        Juries rebel against excessive prosecutions | Abbe Lowell and Steven Salky

          The rule of law in America is facing an unprecedented stress test.

          Ignoring the facts is anarchy with a law degree, not justice | John Fredericks

          Ignoring the facts is anarchy with a law degree, not justice | John Fredericks

            Here they come again.

            Pope Leo urges peace in visit to Cameroon’s conflict-hit northwest

            Pope Leo urges peace in visit to Cameroon’s conflict-hit northwest

            • Aljazeera - AJ+

            Pope Leo XIV was in Bamenda in northwest Cameroon, urging peace in a region beset by fighting between separatists and government forces.

            As AI turns classmates into targets, schools and parents play catch-up | Chicago Tribune

            As AI turns classmates into targets, schools and parents play catch-up | Chicago Tribune

              Every parent should be paying attention to what’s been going on at Lake Zurich High School in Illinois.

              Florida’s embrace of ICE comes at a cost | Mary Ellen Klas

              Florida’s embrace of ICE comes at a cost | Mary Ellen Klas

                Florida is dramatically — but quietly — changing the way immigration enforcement is practiced. The state’s Republican leaders have made it a testing ground for the aggressive immigration enforcement tactics championed by White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller.

                Do we understand what it means to sacrifice? – Richard Kyte

                Do we understand what it means to sacrifice? – Richard Kyte

                  As we approach Memorial Day this year with an ongoing conflict in the Middle East, we are sure to hear a great deal about sacrifice.

                  McDowell County Schools superintendent: Our taxes pay for tomorrow's future

                  McDowell County Schools superintendent: Our taxes pay for tomorrow's future

                    This year, as we submit our taxes, it’s worth remembering what those dollars make possible.

                    Have we reduced sacrifice to little more than a trade-off? | The Ethical Life podcast

                    Have we reduced sacrifice to little more than a trade-off? | The Ethical Life podcast

                      🎧 From family favors to organ donation, this conversation asks what separates ordinary calculation from genuine generosity rooted in love, community and moral purpose.

                      Prediction Market Boom

                      Prediction Market Boom

                      • Updated 56 mins ago

                      Prediction market volumes surged in early 2026, with Kalshi and Polymarket recording $60B year-to-date, already exceeding all of 2025's $51B total. Bernstein projects $240B in 2026 volume, up 370% year over year, and estimates markets could reach $1 trillion annually within four years. Kalsh…

                      Rebel Republican slams Trump for ‘blasphemy’—'I was very offended’

                      Rebel Republican slams Trump for ‘blasphemy’—'I was very offended’

                        Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized President Donald Trump over an AI-generated image he posted and later deleted, a dispute significant to religious conservatives and media allies. The AI-generated image depicted Donald Trump in robes with glowing hands, appearing to heal…

                        Editorials

                        Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

                        McDowell Democrats issue statement about border patrol in NC

                        McDowell Democrats issue statement about border patrol in NC

                        "What we are seeing — far too often — is racialized, aggressive and even violent policing, regardless of immigration status. Being here without documentation is not a violent crime, and those who are undocumented should not be treated like violent criminals."

                        St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                        St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                        Why is Congress protecting untraceable weapons?

                        Be very afraid of Project 2025 | What keeps you up at night? podcast

                        Be very afraid of Project 2025 | What keeps you up at night? podcast

                        In her latest What keeps you up at night? podcast, columnist Lynn Schmidt shares her concerns over Project 2025 and the current state of America's politics. 

                        Columnists

                        Why the 38 million Americans who live alone need a buddy system | Rebecca Edmisten

                        Why the 38 million Americans who live alone need a buddy system | Rebecca Edmisten

                        My friend John died about a year ago, alone in his house.

                        Prediction markets are a gamble we can’t afford | Seattle Times

                        Prediction markets are a gamble we can’t afford | Seattle Times

                        When will the U.S. government confirm that aliens exist? How many people will fall ill with measles this year? Will President Donald Trump be impeached?

                        What was happening in McDowell County in April 250 years ago? Historian tells us

                        What was happening in McDowell County in April 250 years ago? Historian tells us

                        Here's where McDowell County was at the brink of the Revolutionary War.

                        Trump’s screed against the pope desecrates our Catholic faith | Lynn Schmidt

                        Trump’s screed against the pope desecrates our Catholic faith | Lynn Schmidt

                        As an American Catholic who has sat in a church pew my entire life, received the Holy Eucharist, marked more than 50 Lents with ashes, and been taught from childhood that the pope is the Vicar of Christ on earth, I never thought I would have to say this: The president of the United States has no business attacking our Holy Father — and even less depicting himself as Jesus Christ. This is not ...

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                        Are we turning too much of life into a wager? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        Are we turning too much of life into a wager? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        McDowell legal leaders: Justice denied is a public shame

                        McDowell legal leaders: Justice denied is a public shame

                        Shopping

                        How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                        How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                        Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                        Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                        Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                        Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                        Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                        Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                        Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                        Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                        Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                        Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                        Letters to the Editor

                        Letter writer remembers Old Fort teacher Sue Glovier as 'kind, considerate and respectful'

                        Letter writer remembers Old Fort teacher Sue Glovier as 'kind, considerate and respectful'

                        "I feel thankful and blessed to have crossed paths with this wonderful lady."

                        Letter to the editor: McDowell's noise ordinance not being enforced

                        Letter to the editor: McDowell's noise ordinance not being enforced

                        Letters to the editor are the opinion of the author.

                        Marion letter writer: We are facing 'nightmare' equivalent to early Nazi terrorism

                        Marion letter writer: We are facing 'nightmare' equivalent to early Nazi terrorism

                        "If you can read the reports from people experiencing the cruelty and evil in their community, and if you can see visual evidence and not feel the pain of others, something is wrong with you."

                        Letter to the editor: Marion resident suffering constant loud noise in neighborhood

                        Letter to the editor: Marion resident suffering constant loud noise in neighborhood

                        Letters to the editor are the opinion of the writer.

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