Opinion

OPINION: Lincoln County has spoken and change appears to be what it wants


Well, first of all, the East Lincoln Betterment Association (ELBA) wanted to express our appreciation for everyone attending the Candidate Forum as we were completely full. We had overwhelming positive feedback on the session, as well as the videos of the candidates which were posted for viewing. Overall, the candidates represented themselves well and provided a clear perspective on their […]

The listening tour


A few weeks ago, I was asked what sorts of skills are necessary to be a good Chamber President. My immediate response was the thought you needed to be able to “bob and weave.”  Like the prize fighter, the blows and challenges come fast and furious and instinct just takes over. Businesses look to the Chamber for a myriad of […]

Through one child’s memories, Hall of Fame status, Lefty lives


With a quick glance through his obituary, it could be tempting to label Charles “Lefty” Driesell an almost tragic character: a man who dedicated 41 of his 92 years to coaching college basketball – in a career that started and bloomed at Davidson College – achieving notable plateaus and earning prestigious honors, but never reaching his profession’s pinnacle, The Final […]

It’s time to make your voice heard; the primaries are here

DENVER – As all of us living here have noted, things continue to change, as we all should expect. While traffic has been the most visible and concerning point, other examples are clearly becoming visible as Charlotte growth continues to impact Lincoln County.  As you drive north on N.C. 16 passing N.C. 73, you can’t miss the addition of the […]

RESTAURANT REVIEW: Fusing flavors results in delightful, relaxed date-night meal


HUNTERSVILLE – Eez Fusion & Sushi in Huntersville’s Birkdale Village has been beckoning me for years. As a Regal Unlimited moviegoer, I pass it weekly on my cinema pilgrimages and have always noticed a steady stream of satisfied diners. My curiosity finally won this Sunday and I savored a satiating lunch spread that sent me into a glorious food coma. […]

Thought from a cluttered mind: The business of education


A couple of weeks ago, I put away the boxes of Christmas decorations in the attic and grabbed what I thought to be a box of winter shirts. It turned out instead to be old scrapbooks and albums.  Feeling nostalgic, I found myself perusing through a worn binder filled with grade school pictures and most of my early report cards. […]

ELBA to host candidates forum ahead of Lincoln County primary

Unfortunately, the level of awareness and participation across the nation is poor when it comes to our elections. In Lincoln County, we typically range from approximately 20-30 percent of the electorate that participate in the primary election.  Candidate winning margins are often narrow, frequently separated by as little as 200-300 votes. It is also that many people do not realize […]

Opinion: Relationships matter


Since the beginning of time, people have wrestled with their ability to create and maintain healthy relationships. Some of us have great personal relationships but have difficulty building strong ties in our professional lives. Others are champions in their professional field but struggle with balancing their affairs at home with family or close personal friends. Regardless of who we are […]


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