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Review: Local author provides Nancy Drew update

Review: Local author provides Nancy Drew update

Editor’s note: Trudy Haywood Saunders will sign copies of her book “Bigfoot and Basketball” starting at 9:30 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 29) at the Paw. Stop by and pick up a special copy of the book and enjoy some great coffee and treats. By Bob Tedder •...
The limitations of modern media during disasters

The limitations of modern media during disasters

(Photo by Vicki Thomas Garner) By Mark Scott, executive director of Market MontGOmery Chamber & Tourism • During Hurricane Florence and the subsequent events of flooding, power outages, waterline breaks, etc., the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce has tried to...
Review: See the movie before (gasp!) reading the book

Review: See the movie before (gasp!) reading the book

By Bob Tedder • In the preface to the 1986 edition of “A Clockwork Orange” author Anthony Burgess describes his book as one he would be “be glad to disown for various reasons” – a desire that he sadly observed is not permitted. Not permitted, in large part, due to...
Make a checklist, gather supplies

Make a checklist, gather supplies

By Pat Preslar, Mt. Gilead police chief • Hurricanes can create severe flooding, dangerous storm surges, high winds and tornadoes. The effects of these storms can be devastating to entire communities and can have long-lasting consequences, including loss of life and...