We must do more to strengthen our power grid against an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) event. Such an event can result from an attack by terrorists or by another country (e.g. China may already have the capability--which it may use in an economic crisis,) or it can occur naturally. 

Today a melancholy mood came over me as I watched dark rain clouds gather. I felt forthe first time in a long time homesick for the sound of familiar voices long gone. 

What do you want to be when you grow up?  

Angie Horton, AD from Mountain View Nursing and Rehab in Pineville is requesting donations to help purchase a Whisper Glider Swing.