As we approach the end of this week, we will come face to face with the reality of what was and what is to come. In this current political climate, we must admit that most Americans have very strong feelings about the current state of our country and the legacy and the person of our 44th President; while others have very strong feelings about the future of our nation and the upcoming inauguration of our 45th. Regardless of which side you happen to represent, at the conclusi

Over this past weekend, the State of North Carolina was hit with yet another ice storm which resulted in the Governor declaring a State of Emergency for all 100 counties in the state. A state of emergency is declared in anticipation of an impending danger or an uncontrolled disaster which justifies the suspension of certain services. To halt the normal operation of these services allows for specific or designated agencies to gain control of a situation in an attempt to quick

Weekly Words of Inspiration As I read the hundreds of social media posts welcoming in the new year, the consistent theme for many of those messages was their overwhelming desire to put 2016 behind them. I equate that to mean that this past year brought with it many unwelcomed and unforeseen challenges. And thus, a large number of people are apparently anticipating that 2017 will bring greater in all of the areas that 2016 failed to deliver. Interestingly enough, however, at