Opinion
Thanksgiving proclamations and pardons
“Our harvest being gotten in, our governor sent four men on fowling, that so we might after a ... Read more
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Opinion
World War II heroes continue to inspire
Imagine my surprise when I walked into the Davie County Veteran’s Day observance Sunday afternoon. There sat Harold ... Read more
Opinion
Thank a veteran for peace
If you like to eat, thank a farmer. If you like to eat in peace, thank a veteran. ... Read more
Opinion
Cooleemee history still alive thanks to the Rumleys
Talk to an old timer in Cooleemee, and they either like or dislike Jim and Lynn Rumley. You ... Read more
Opinion
Halloween Town moniker fitting for Mocksville
Halloween Town. It has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it. It’s Mocksville. That’s right, Mocksville is officially ... Read more
Opinion
Betsy Cochrane deserves honor
I remember visiting with Betsy Cochrane in her Bermuda Run home. She was showing her beautiful orchids, talking ... Read more
News
“Honoring public service:” Section of I-40 named in honor of Sen. Betsy Cochrane
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record BERMUDA RUN — There’s a new sign going up on I-40 as you ... Read more
Opinion
Junker’s Mill has its flaws, but shows are worth attending
What’s the deal with Junker’s Mill? The outdoor theater in Downtown Mocksville has been there for quite a ... Read more
Opinion
Aunt Dare embodies family; Whit Merrifield
Dare Baby. My dad said that name with reverence. It was his baby sister, the youngest of a ... Read more
Opinion
The Braves are back
The year was 1966. I was a 9-year-old country boy who dreamed of playing baseball in the Major ... Read more
Opinion
Locals shine in times of disaster
I was talking to a friend who works at Food Lion the other day, and he said he ... Read more
Opinion
Don’t let politics keep you from enjoying sports, entertainment
I don’t care about the politics of the players on professional sports teams that I follow. I just ... Read more
Opinion
Technology changing education
Boy, how times change. Can kids even be kids any more? Not as folks of my advancing age ... Read more
Opinion
Become a volunteer firefighter
We all support volunteer firefighters, as we should. These are the people who give of their time freely ... Read more
Opinion
The release of balloons; sports fighting
It’s a sort of double standard I’ve been witnessing all of my working life, but it is finally ... Read more
Opinion
Traffic peeves; Alice Gaither
Newspaper carriers see a lot as they travel our roads every morning. And one carrier is just about ... Read more
Opinion
Masonic Picnic, a tradition well worth preserving
It ain’t what it used to be. Nothing is and none of us are. But nonetheless, we’re worth ... Read more
Opinion
Does DARE really work?
I’ll never forget the day I listened to a speaker at a DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) graduation ... Read more
Opinion
Calvin Ijames; 2018 — the year of the tomato
Calvin Ijames made a positive difference in this world. He wanted everyone to be their best, and did ... Read more
Opinion
Vacation trips weren’t always made in luxury
Here’s a story about a man and his family And a big trip that they took I heard ... Read more
Opinion
Editorial — All newspapers aren’t on that anti-Trump train
A woman called into the Clemmons Courier office the other week madder than a wet hen. She was ... Read more
Opinion
Editorial: Most animal bites involve family dogs
A few weeks ago, the Enterprise Record reported on a coyote attack just off the square in Downtown ... Read more
Opinion
Editorial — ‘God Bless the USA’ best work of boring singer
I’m no fan of Lee Greenwood. Would we even know who he is had it not been for ... Read more
Opinion
Editorial: Too many beer cans and bottles on sides of roads
Jerry Callison came into the office a couple of months ago, not knowing where else to go. His ... Read more
Opinion
Editorial: Baby Stella teaches us an important lesson
I love baby Stella. Baby Stella lost her battle with Alper’s Syndrome last week. And in just over ... Read more
Opinion
Editorial: Dwight Sparks will be missed by readers, staff
I’ll say it up front. I’m no Dwight Sparks. Readers are, no doubt, accustomed to looking to this ... Read more