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The greatest story ever told
No story can match the Christmas story. Mary was just an ordinary girl but she was special in the eyes of God. She was someone God knew he could choose to enter the world as the baby Jesus. Mary and husband-to-be Joseph followed the leadership of God and were willing vessels to be used of…
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Forgiveness: WVU hiring of Rich Rod again
We all make mistakes. I have made plenty of them in my lifetime and wish I could go back in time to change some of those decisions. Here are my 2 cents worth on Rich Rodriguez getting hired back at WVU. I think we all deserve forgiveness. He admitted his mistake. It is time to…
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Donation is nothing to what Shell will extract from our county
When Martin County officials negotiated with Savion LLC for the construction of its first solar project, the community was promised prosperity. Hundreds of temporary local, high-paying jobs were touted—200 to 300 positions paying around $30 an hour. It was the kind of promise that sparked hope in a region yearning for economic revival. Yet, the…
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Dealing with the challenges of Christmas
Christmas is a joyful season but always has some challenges. The place of Christmas is often a question. Mary and Joseph ended up in Bethlehem when Jesus was born. They had gone there to pay taxes. Paying taxes is never fun but something we have to do. The place where they ended up when Jesus…
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This and that, a few interesting tidbits
Our region has a connection to the college football playoffs. Garin Justice, a graduate of Gilbert High School, is an assistant coach for Southern Methodist University (SMU), which will be in the 12-team postseason playoffs. At the time I write this column, the Mustangs were in line to win the ACC championship and are ranked…
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Past harm is not a free ticket to future exploitation
Martin County’s past does not excuse future harm of any kind. We have heard simplistic statements from regulators, elected officials and developers (in public hearings and otherwise) such as, “Anything (nuisance) wouldn’t be as [bad] as coal mining.” Those words come from a place of ignorance and condescension. Let us explain. When regulators and officials…
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Holiday eating: December pleasures, holiday regret
We do not have to eat ourselves to death to enjoy the holidays. I am including myself when I say this. I gained 2 pounds just from Thanksgiving Day alone. Finally, I had lost a few pounds and presto, faster than the twinkling of an eye I gained two back. It’s easy to do. I…
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Trump appoints Musk, Ramaswamy to cut government waste
The Pentagon failed its seventh consecutive audit recently as the agency was unable to fully account for its massive $824 billion budget, according to a report by Fox News and other national media outlets. This seems typical of things we have heard through the years. The government spent $600 for a hammer and $700 for…
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Thanksgiving of gratitude for 49 years of service to Martin County
Thanksgiving reminds us of all we hold dear: our families, our friends, our communities, and the traditions that unite us. Here at the Mountain Citizen, this particular time of year carries an even deeper significance. It is a time to reflect and express gratitude to our readers and supporters for allowing us the privilege of…
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Remembering old-fashioned Thanksgiving dinners
I am like most of you who probably believe strongly about how good of a cook your mother is or was, especially during the holidays. My late mother, Charlotte Hope, was the absolute greatest cook. She made delicious dishes from scratch and with love. I recall watching her work all morning to prepare a feast…
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