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'Red Scare' politics relies on fear, not history

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Republicans, led by President Donald Trump, are using "Red Scare" messaging to tar Democratic Socialists and the broader Democratic Party as Communists.Communism is a rejected economic theory that is no longer a threat, and it is misleading at best, to associate Democratic Socialist or Democrats in...
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United we stand, divided we fall

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
We have just concluded the historic celebration of our nation’s 250th anniversary. Yet, in the midst of the fireworks and reflections on our extraordinary American experiment, a deeply troubling piece of rhetoric continues to be promoted from our political stages.
Paul Kimball

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How we remember

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
By Paul Kimball Guess what? July 2 marked the halfway point of 2026. In many ways, that’s hard to believe. I still see clearly the bubbles in my champagne flute as we toasted in the New Year. But, here we are.
Ronda Rich

Ronda Rich

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Oh, The Stories You’ll Find

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
By Ronda Rich         A favorite book in my family, one we often buy for new college graduates, is Dr. Suess’ “Oh, The Places You’ll Go.”        I love it so that I have my own copy and pull it out from time to time, especially when I find myself in the “waiting place.”
In 2017 four of our eight grandchildren visited the graves of their ancestors at Pilgrims Home Free Will Baptist Church on Hwy. 91 in Baker County, Georgia. The Wilsons are, from left, Hayes, Henry, Wyatt and Smith. They are posing by the granite tombstone of my mother’s parents, Howell and Essie (Nanny) Vines. (Photo by Dink NeSmith)

In 2017 four of our eight grandchildren visited the graves of their ancestors at Pilgrims Home Free Will Baptist Church on Hwy. 91 in Baker County, Georgia. The Wilsons are, from left, Hayes, Henry, Wyatt and Smith. They are posing by the granite tombstone of my mother’s parents, Howell and Essie (Nanny) Vines. (Photo by Dink NeSmith)

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Yeah, it’s been hotter, much hotter

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
By Dink NeSmith          Whew!As I was working on the farm—with sweat dripping off my nose—I wondered, “Has it ever been this hot?”And then I remembered.  Summer of 1957.
Billy Chism

Billy Chism

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Sweet land of liberty

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
By Billy Chism Across America, our nation celebrated its 250th birthday on July 4.In essence, we were celebrating the Declaration of Independence, the document written by Thomas Jefferson, edited by Benjamin Franklin.
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OUR VIEW: Thumbs up, thumbs down

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
White County, along with the rest of the United States, celebrated Independence Day and acknowledged our nation's 250th anniversary on July 4th.Cleveland-White 250 successfully achieved its mission of bringing the community together for this historic milestone.
Bill Hager

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The accidental fishing guide

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
By Bill Hager On Friday night, I discovered that the plans I had for Saturday morning were not going to work out, so I decided to go fishing instead.
Denise Etheridge

Denise Etheridge

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On the hunt for a culinary adventure

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
By Denise Etheridge “I don't feel like cooking tonight. Do you want to go out for a  bite?”“Sure.”“What do you want to eat?”“I don't know. What are you in the mood for? Mexican? Asian? Italian?”This is how a weekend conversation often goes at my house.