Fourteen years later, the mystery remains

   Without warning or explanation – in 2010 – the simple instruction was: “See that Dink NeSmith gets these.” And with that, the unidentified visitor exited the White County News in Cleveland, Georgia.

Senator putting in the work

   A lot of people say our politics are divided right now, and they are, but that revelation alone is not getting us any closer to a solution.    Do we need our public officials, including Congressmen, state legislators … all the way down to local officials to work together toward solutions?

Letters to the Editor

Getting facts straight To the editor:    I would like to respond to the letter from Rodney Forester in the Aug. 7 edition. He stated that five people were killed at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. A quick internet search will inform your readers of the truth.

We could have been Olympic heroes in 3-on-3

   The Olympic Games are a marvel to watch, not just for the drama and American pride, but to see athletes do things that seem impossible.

Clouding the issue

   The world has been captivated these last 10 days by the Olympic Games. The gymnastics events, in particular, have made role models and inspirations out of the likes of Simone Biles and Suni Lee for little girls across America.

Letters to the Editor

Decision on presidential vote To the editor:    Please vote for Kamala Harris for president. Five people were killed on Jan. 6, which should be five counts of second degree manslaughter against Donald Trump. So it should be 39 felony counts, not 34.

The key ingredient to a successful trip on the water

   When taking a child or teenager fishing, there is one item more important than rods, reels or tackle – the snack bag. If you forget this key ingredient of a successful fishing trip, morale will quickly sink among your young crew.

Compete safely, fairly in all sports

   The Olympic Games are expected to be the epitome of dignified athletic competition for the entire world. The sportsmanship and statesmanship of the athletes and all involved are put on a pedestal for everyone to emulate.

Letters to the Editor

Things have been pretty good To the editor:    Let’s give credit where credit is due here in Georgia.

This car is a Vibe – literally and figuratively

   In 2005, I bought a barely-used Pontiac Vibe at a small dealership in Robbinsville, N.C.    Today, that car is parked in front of my house. That’s right, it survived 19 years and almost 300,000 miles.    Like Han Solo once said, I’ve made a few modifications myself.