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Don’t be surprised by alligators, sharks and hot weather
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE We recently heard the tragic news of a senior lady killed by an alligator in South Carolina. There have been a couple of golf courses I would have enjoyed playing in southern South Carolina, but alligator warning signs were posted everywhere. I can’t figure out the fun of playing golf in…
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Eating healthy costs more than junk food
BY KYLE LOVERN There was a hit novelty song in the 1970s titled “Junk Food Junkie,” written by Larry Groce, who resides in Charleston. “And I pull out some Fritos corn chips, Dr Pepper and an Ole Moon Pie, Then I sit back in glorious expectation Of a genuine junk food high.” That is just…
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Summers and Fourth of July of youth
BY KYLE LOVERN The Fourth of July holiday was always a fun time when I was growing up. My sister Karen and I were recently reminiscing about those lazy (and recently hazy) hot days of summer. School had been out for over a month, which was a great thing as far as I was concerned.…
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Life coaching is often missing
DR. GLENN MOLLETTE What is next for you? Are you making plans for furthering your education? Are you interviewing for employment? Are you debating about your career path? What type of occupation will be fulfilling and pay the salary you want to earn? Possibly you are making plans to get married? You may be wondering…
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Revitalization project, a testament to community spirit and vision
In what may seem like an unexpected twist of events, Martin County’s abandoned jail and adjacent historic courthouse are poised to become the center of a vibrant local art scene and a burgeoning tourist attraction. This ambitious project, spearheaded by Deputy Judge/Executive Carolea Mills and Judge Lon Lafferty, epitomizes a resilient community turning the page…
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A red-letter day for Martin County
It’s a red-letter day for Martin County. A major expansion of the First Frontier Appalachian Trails is on the horizon following a significant licensing agreement between the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority and Pocahontas Land Company. This agreement heralds an integration of an impressive 46,500 acres of land into the trail system, making it a…
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Remembering a few old country sayings
BY KYLE LOVERN Growing up in Mingo County, I always got a kick out of many old country sayings. My dad always had a few – many that have stayed with me to this day. There are times I find myself using some of them. Some sayings I heard while just sitting back and listening…
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Is the Titanic worth the risk?
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE Life is filled with risks. Perhaps you enjoy skydiving, climbing Mount Everest or swimming with sharks? Each endeavor involves serious risks. Nothing would be accomplished on this planet without people willing to venture out into the unknown. Space exploration and medical and educational advances would be stymied without an innate spirit…
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Striving for a sustainable solution: Riverside Apartments utility crisis
In the quaint, small-town setting of Warfield, a crisis has been brewing – one that has turned the lives of Riverside Apartment residents into a maelstrom of uncertainty. The demand for low-income residents to shoulder the cost of deposits for water, sewer and electricity accounts within a short time has spurred outrage, distress and a…
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