Bring on LSU
So, the 2008 football opener for Appalachian State will be against defending Football Bowl Subdivision national champion Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, La.

Yet another example of generosity
Caldwell County has earned a reputation for being generous – at all levels of society. It's evident among civic organizations and churches where people offer their talents and time, as well as through monetary donations to needy people and organizations.

Now shamed, Edwards should get out of politics
It's truly a shame that John Edwards, like him or not, has ruined his future aspirations and the influence he once held through marital infidelity.

Teachers getting short changed
Teachers in North Carolina are not getting the maximum amount of incentive bonuses for the work they put in during the 2007-08 school year. And that's a shame.

It's time to get serious about nutrition
Before I get accused of being self-righteous on this issue, I must confess that I had a fast-food hamburger for lunch just a few hours before writing this. So, this column is just as much aimed at changing my own personal behaviors as it is influencing others to think more about what exactly they're eating and serving.