Pledge Of Allegiance - The Addition of "Under God" The Pledge of Allegiance is a familiar part of American life, recited in schools, government meetings, and public events. Yet, its words and meaning have changed significantly since it was first written. Understanding the history behind the pledge reveals how it reflects the country’s values and political climate over time. The Pledge of Allegiance was composed in 1892 by Francis Bellamy, a Baptist minister and Christian soci

Tax Hikes in Waynesville and Maggie Valley Property owners in Waynesville and Maggie Valley are facing new tax increases that raise serious questions about the reasons behind these hikes. Both towns have joined Haywood County in raising property taxes, but the motives and consequences of these increases deserve closer examination. Are these tax hikes a deliberate effort to curb population and housing growth, or are they the result of poor financial management and questionable

Republican Board of Commissioners Blame Trump – Part 2 It would seem that some need even more proof that it is our Board of Commissioners’ governing decisions that is leading them to dramatically increase our property taxes. So, in continuance of the examples provided in my previous post regarding the impending property tax increase, let’s look deeper into why the increase is really being imposed. Let's begin with their statement that additional funds (raised taxes) will