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From the manager’s perspective (Part 1)

From the manager’s perspective (Part 1)

(The author, David Smith, is Mt. Gilead’s new manager. He’s already held three public meet-and-greets in an effort to learn more about the town. Below are some of his takeaways, and he’s planning more columns: Part 2 – Trees and Beautification, and Part 3 – Parks and...
‘The wastewater issue is not a property tax issue’

‘The wastewater issue is not a property tax issue’

Editor’s note: The town held a special meeting last Wednesday to discuss the wastewater collection system and the capacity of the wastewater treatment plant. There’s been some confusing public discussion of the plan, so the Speckled Paw Times (Kyle Poplin) asked Town...
Coffee heiress likes asparagus. A lot.

Coffee heiress likes asparagus. A lot.

The Montgomery Herald has a special segment called Deeper Dive, where they ask locals to answer a set of fun questions. They recently asked Myra to participate; her answers follow. 1. Who is your favorite musical artist/ first concert? Flo RidaThe Who2. What is a fun...
Teaching’s hard, especially about COVID

Teaching’s hard, especially about COVID

The author, Brooke Crump, is a lawyer and mom in Mt. Gilead.  Another teacher recently asked me if I miss teaching. I said, “No, I could have a trial every day for the rest of my career and it would still be easier than teaching.” But you know what? I miss using...