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Priorities on marriage not what they should be
I find it ironic that we live in a state where gays and lesbians can not marry, but first cousins (of the opposite sex, of course) can. That fact epitomizes the word "backward."
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Behavior at shelter a disappointement
My husband and I drove from Hickory to the Burke County Friends of Animals to lend support to the search for homes for the animals photographed in the Hickory Daily Record.
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Keel sidewalks clear in downtown
My husband and I frequently enjoy walking downtown to enjoy the activities it offers. The city has become more pedestrian friendly.
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Thank you for votes, help in primary
I especially send a heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted for me, and all the people who helped me over the past few months.
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Picture, headline leave reader disappointed
I was really disappointed in the News Herald for the front page picture of the "Pile of Puppies."
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Shipping ports the reason for pipeline
During the 1970s gas shortage, the Alaska pipeline was built to help get us off of foreign oil. When it was finished, the oil was being sold to Japan, and I believe South Korea. When it was found out that it was not profitable, the oil was kept in the U.S.
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Dear friend passes away at 98
I want to mark the passing of a sweet presence in Morganton and a dear friend. Lillian Littlejohn died recently at the age of 98.
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Appreciation given for teachers at Mull
In observance of Teacher Appreciation Week, I would like to express my genuine gratitude for all the hard work (teachers at Mull Elementary) have given during this school year.
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Clannad means big family
How big is the world for you? Do you realize that there is so much out there? You learn about mysteries of the universe through your whole life, but do you know how important it is to experience them by your own?
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Christians should vote for Amendment One
After reading several comments and letters to the editor about the Amendment One vote soon to be finalized in North Carolina, my heart became grieved at the lack of understanding just what is at stake!
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Amendment One claims are false
Whether you are planning on voting early or waiting till May 8, the most important item on the ballot (to make your voice heard) is the Marriage Amendment.
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Chiropracter offers heartfelt goodbye
It is with mixed emotions that I announce I will be leaving Suber Chiropractic Center effective June 15. Dr. Jason Baker of Baker Chiropractic here in Morganton will be moving his operations into my office and will take over the care of both his clients and mine at that time. Dr. Baker has been in Morganton for four years.
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Obama not helping with gas prices
I read about the gas prices in the paper on April 30 with Mike Walden. He sure hit a spot with gas prices. Our great president will not try to do anything about them either. He had a chance to help the economy with the pipeline a year ago, but our great leader declines to create new jobs that would help us with the gas prices.
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Homosexuality is a choice and a sin
I want to know why The News Herald supports homosexuality. The April 19 editorial does just that. The author of the editorial did not even have the bravery to sign his or her name. It is signed the “Winston-Salem Journal”.
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Congratulations to Brown on hall induction
On behalf of the Morganton City Council and the citizens of our community, I want to congratulate Joe Brown on his induction into the Burke County Sports Hall of Fame. Joe was the best six-man ball player on the UNC basketball teams in 1966, ’67, and ’68.
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Common core a step toward nationalized education
Your article on the Common Core aptly quotes a local school official calling it “a national curriculum.” (“Burke teachers study, prepare for a new curriculum,” April 15.) That is exactly what the CC prescriptions for teaching math and English (coupled with the soon-to-come national tests) amount to, although its architects in the Washington-based education associations and its promoters in the U.S. Department of Education vehemently deny that reality.
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Politicians dont' care about citizens
I read three newspapers a day from our area. The main topic in all three are mainly political and have been for quite some time. They all consist of one political party blaming the other for all the problems facing our nation.
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Only one amendment on primary ballot
There will be only one constitutional amendment to be considered on the upcoming ballot. To hear those opposed to this amendment you would think that there were going to be two, three or more because they want to refer to "Amendment One."
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Amendment would only humiliate citizens
Fellow voters, please be aware of North Carolina's upcoming constitutional amendment, Amendment One. It seeks to specifically redefine marriage as between one man and one woman, even though gay marriage is already illegal in our state.
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Dont' deny people a legal union
Growing up in the deep South, I heard scriptures/religion justify and validate some wonderful and horrible beliefs and actions. I heard about love, acceptance, honesty, we are all God's children. I also heard scripture and religion used to justify the subjugation and enslavement of an entire race of people.
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Publication of arrests scars families
I know many people in good old Burke County are "starving" for bad information about people who break the law, but what I do not understand is The News Herald’s insistent hunger to duplicate that very same information five weeks after it was posted the first time.
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People watching sparks thoughts about universe
While sitting in my automobile in the Roses parking lot a week or so ago, waiting for my friend to finish her shopping there, I enjoyed a few minutes of “people-watching . ” You know what I mean, you’ve done it too, many times!
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Absentee voting is available to all voters
As voters, most of us are aware of military and civilians living out of state mailing in their ballot via an Absentee Ballot Request Form. But, did you know that any North Carolina registered voter can send in their completed ballot living right here in Burke County? All it takes is a voter or a near relative* sending a letter or note to the Burke County Board of Elections with the following information:
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Family disagrees with Payne parole decision
I am writing this letter in response to the article on the front page of The News Herald on April 10.
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