Here is one of the most famous and reprinted editorials of all time. It is a Record tradition that it be published at Christmas. This is how the editorial and the letter that prompted it were printed in The Sun newspaper, New York City, in September 1897.
Our view: One foot of snow fell across Catawba County but overall there were few wrecks or significant harm because the good people here listened and stayed at home when possible.
Our view: It’s about two weeks until Christmas.
Our view: The rebirth of the Bethlehem Star is a tribute to the resilience of the Hickory neighborhood just across the river in Alexander County.
Our view: What a catch, what a win and what a season.
Our view: A new man will fill the role of Catawba County’s top law enforcement official on December 3 when Don Brown is sworn in as sheriff. We wish him well in what may be the county’s most challenging job.
Our view: The voters of Catawba County made the right choice on two amendments to the state constitution.
Our view: It’s about two weeks until Christmas.
Our view: The rebirth of the Bethlehem Star is a tribute to the resilience of the Hickory neighborhood just across the river in Alexander County.
Our view: What a catch, what a win and what a season.
Our view: A new man will fill the role of Catawba County’s top law enforcement official on December 3 when Don Brown is sworn in as sheriff. We wish him well in what may be the county’s most challenging job.
Our view: The voters of Catawba County made the right choice on two amendments to the state constitution.
Our view: Today is a time to say thanks to our service veterans. One way we can salute them is to endeavor to be more like them in our lives.
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