Erica Smith for the U.S. Senate
Just as Martin Luther King Jr. supported people over power, so does Erica Smith LENOIR, N.C. — In October 2019, The Raleigh News & Observer reported “National Democrats … have […]
Why We Turn Our Thoughts to Martin Luther King Jr.
A Lesson Plan that considers the reasons By Michael M. Barrick “Let us turn our thoughts today to Martin Luther King / and recognize that there are ties between us, […]
The Power and Majesty of Water on Display at Wilson Creek
MORTIMER, N.C. — A cloudless day in January that hovers around 60 degrees — as happened yesterday — is just too rare to stay inside. So, I drove about 30 […]
Great Start to January
The Long View gets the first weekend of the year kicked off with mixture of originals and rock classics at Liquid Roots LENOIR — The Long View — David Frye […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Splendor
Every season, every day brings unique and stunning views LINVILLE, N.C. — Since I moved to North Carolina in 1974, the Blue Ridge Parkway has been my favorite destination. The […]
North Carolina’s Greatest Political Leader Passes Away
From behind the scenes, Walt DeVries did all in his power to make North Carolina a model of ethical, non-partisan politics By Michael M. Barrick WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. — Last […]
Preserving the Beauty and Heritage of Western North Carolina
A handful of souls gathering in homes 25 years ago led to the Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina that has protected nearly 60,000 acres in Western North Carolina By Michael […]
