Heat advisory

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a heat advisory, which is in effect from noon to 8 p.m. EDT Monday, June 18. * Heat index values are projected up to 101 due to temperatures around 90, and dew point around 70. * Timing for dangerously hot conditions will be possible from mid day through early evening on Monday. * The heat and…

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Exploring Hope: Pessimism or optimism

In the second book of the Bible, called Exodus, the people of Israel are fleeing Pharaoh. God is doing the "impossible-according-man" so that "[his] name may be proclaimed in all the earth” (Exodus 9:16). Despite God's display of power and love, the people are facing two terrifying prospects. In one direction, they see the menacing horde of Pharaoh bearing down on them. In the other…

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Former Eagle talks about fatherhood

With Father’s Day on the calendar, many dads and sons will reflect on the things that bonded them over the years—perhaps shared hobbies or a love of football. Some memories will be positive and perhaps bittersweet, while others may not have many memories of their dads at all. Some of the stories contained in the new book by premier sportswriter Joshua Cooley called “The Biggest Win” center on…

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