Pinehurst lives up to billing as ‘Cradle of golf’

They should call it the Disneyland of Golf.Though Mickey Mouse was nowhere to be found amongst the pine trees of central North Carolina this past week, I ventured for the first time to Pinehurst and learned why locals cherish the claim to fame as “the cradle of American golf.

Letter to the American Church

Dear Editor:Sixty years ago, it was hard to imagine we would be willing to replace our sovereignty as a nation with socialist and communist ideology. In my opinion, we are one wrong presidential choice away from making that reality.  My father-in-law was a visionary. He could see it coming.

Pause and reflect

As the warmth of summer envelopes the land and families gather for fun in the sun, there is a somber reminder that resonates across the nation this week — Memorial Day.

Make your splash count as page turns to summer

Summer may not officially begin for another month or so, when the calendar marks the summer solstice, but for every kid, or kid at heart, it’s go time. School’s out. The sun is shining. Everything is green and full of color and promise. Let the fun begin.

Mayor thanks citizens for voting on sales tax issue

Dear editor and citizens of Aurora:As you read this letter I assume you have exercised your civic duty of voting on Election Day, May 14th. You have been asked by our elected fellow citizens to consider how the financing of city government shall be funded over the coming years.

Unnecessary tax

Aurora citizens have a big decision to make May 14 regarding a proposed 1-1/2 percent city sales tax, and based on a lack of details and understanding of this issue voters should just say no.

Facts should convince voters to back sales tax

Dear Editor:As proud citizens of the city of Aurora, we, the undersigned, strongly support the effort of our city government to enact a 1.5 percent sales tax.

City’s sales tax plan based on vague promises

Dear Editor:I strongly encourage the residents of Aurora to consider the facts surrounding Resolution 24-05 when voting on May 14, and be leery of vague promises, half-truths, and fear of what “could be.”Resolution 24-05 will institute a 1.

Vote NO on city sales tax

Dear Editor:I have been watching with interest and concern the information that is coming out about the Aurora city sales tax issue. The city is proposing to collect an extra $1,000,000 to $1,300,000 above what it currently collects, which is a massive increase.

County clerk shares insight into primary vote counting procedures

Editor’s note: Hamilton County Clerk Jill DeMers submitted the following letter in response to local feedback regarding the pending May 14 primary election.Dear Editor: There is a lot of information floating around on social media about the integrity of elections.