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A prayer for government by Pastor Hank Jarman
A prayer for Government by Pastor Hank Jarman
Mike Parker: First ‘No Bowl Empty’ Saturday blessed with generous support
Tammy Kelly, director of the Lenoir County Extension Office, reached out to the Lenoir County SPCA and a number of pet owners to pull together a special project. The goal is assisting pet owners struggling to provide for their pets during the economic shutdown surrounding the COVID-19 virus. Here’s how you can help.
Reece Gardner: Why did China develop the 'Wuhan Virus'?
One more question about the Wuhan Virus: What was China's purpose for its development in the first place? If the purpose was to wage warfare on the rest of the world, which seems to be the case, then it's the equivalent of China sending its aircraft over our country and reigning bombs down on us indiscriminately.
John Hood: Cooper plan reopens too slowly
If you give North Carolinians a binary choice — lift all restrictions immediately or keep most of them in place for another month or two — most will opt for the latter option. But those are not the only choices. There is a middle course, a phased reopening that starts within days and gets people back to work while keeping hospitals from being overcrowded.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Healthy sheet pan dinners
In my opinion, the only thing as easy as a crock pot and forget it recipe is a sheet pan dinner! I know we are all running out of great meal ideas that may are healthy, easy, and require few ingredients.
‘No Empty Bowl’ project kicks off; three more Saturdays to give
People are not the only ones impacted by COVID-19. Reports are beginning to surface detailing the impact the virus is having on pets. When economic pressures come, lack of finances often causes people to struggle with providing for their pets. Some pets eventually end up at shelters because their owners are no longer able to provide for them.
Michael Spears: Retirement account rule changes under the CARES Act
For many Americans, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in an immediate need for funds that can provide financial stability. In response, lawmakers have lessened financial burdens through stimulus legislation that includes several temporary rule changes to retirement account withdrawals.
Reece Gardner: China declared war
China's release of the coronavirus may have been more deliberate than accidental. Folks, at the very least we should hold China accountable for this horrendous assault, and insist that Wuhan Province be closed. What China has done is equivalent to a declaration of war, and it must not go unpunished.
BJ Murphy: I call "BS"
We often hear about the Consumer Confidence Index, which is down drastically, but what about the confidence of Small Business Owners? We’re often touted with support in political campaign ads and yet the federal government has overpromised and severely undelivered. Without Small Business Owners’ willingness to take risks, the costs to our economy could dwarf the EIDL and PPP investments.
Murphy calls for clean bill to replenish PPP
Last week, funds for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) officially ran out. The $349 billion small business assistance program is a part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed by Congress on March 27, 2020.
John Hood: A prudent reopening is sustainable
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a column arguing that while a stay-at-home order might be justified as an initial response to an immediate and poorly understood public-health threat, it wasn’t “sustainable” for more than a few weeks. The piece generated more than the usual amount of snark and hate mail. I was being “ignorant” and “reckless” and “irresponsible.”
Mike Parker: Coronavirus shutdown leaves a trail of broken dreams
Most of us have heard the term “unintended consequence.” The term refers to the fallout, usually unanticipated, of an action or situation. Two of my older grandchildren are being impacted by unintended consequences of the coronavirus shutdown on high school and college students.
Reece Gardner: Working together like geese
We are only days away now from President Trump's announcement concerning the direction our country will take in dealing with the coronavirus, and getting our economy going again. By working together we can emerge even stronger than we were before this "silent plague" came our way. There are creatures among us that can help us understand how important it is to work together, and how we can live our lives with more meaning and purpose just by observing them.
Dan Perry: Keep these three things in mind during the pandemic
As we temporarily shut down Church services as well as many other activities throughout our land, there are several things we should keep in mind. First of all, this is not the time to panic.
Farms, farmers markets and garden centers are essential (and open for) business
A lot has changed in the last month. For many of us, we have seen changes in how we live, work and shop. One thing that hasn’t changed, is that local farms, farmers markets and garden centers are (mostly) still open. These businesses are considered essential services in accordance with statewide stay at home orders.
Mike Parker: The sad fate of my electronic devices
I did not know I would endure my own trio of “deaths” over a four-day period. First, my wireless router died, turning my home into a Wifi wasteland. Next, my longtime friend, an HP8600 Printer, began to send me multitudes of error messages. In the end, I had to pull the plug. Then my Samsung 58-inch smart HD TV went black and no amount of coaxing could bring it back to light.
Legally Speaking Q and A: Paycheck Protection Program Loans Under the CARES Act
Attorneys from White & Allen, P.A. answer some of the most commonly asked questions regarding the Paycheck Protection Program.
Dr. Escabí: What we know about COVID-19
Let’s talk about coronavirus, COVID 19, SARS-CoV-2, or other names that are inappropriate, either because they are inaccurate or make light of something serious. Call it what you will, but the fact is that we are dealing with a situation that has fundamentally altered our lives, possibly in a permanent way. I’m taking this opportunity to write a short distillate of the most practical and pertinent information.
Rev. Wandra Williams: The Greatest Sacrifice
This week is Holy Week! Now, more than ever it is a sobering and exciting time for the church. It is the week leading up to Easter Sunday. This is the week we take the time to reflect and remember the events leading up to the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.