Northern Regional Hospital is one of only ten remaining independent rural hospitals in North Carolina. It serves the local community through various specialties, services, and programs, Northern Regional has earned a place on the “Great Community Hospitals” list from Becker’s Hospital Review.Northern Regional, which opened in 1957, has 133 beds and is staffed by a team of … [Read more...] about A “Great Community Hospital” Right Here in Surry County
July 2024
Because We’re Free
Freedom. Independence. Liberty. Patriotism. Fireworks. Picnics. All these things run together in our collective American minds come July. We wouldn’t want it any other way, would we? Freedom is such a broad concept that its meaning can be elusive. We treasure our freedom, but what exactly is it? To find out, I turned to our readers and asked, “What does freedom mean to you?” … [Read more...] about Because We’re Free
Freedom
When considering the topic of freedom, my mind goes to an early January service at my church. It was unique in that each member of the congregation filed past the pastor who handed us each a star. My word was freedom. Immediately my star struck a chord in my heart, and I’d like to share my freedom with you. My personal freedom is self-employment. My public work started at … [Read more...] about Freedom
Born on the Fourth of July
Riding on top the Grand Marshal convertible with my grandpa in the Fourth of July parade in Morristown, Tennessee was truly the highlight of my summer in 1970. Or was it ’71? I don’t remember exactly. It could have even been both. In his later years, it was almost the town’s tradition that Grandpa would be the grand marshal of that parade. A decorated war hero from not just … [Read more...] about Born on the Fourth of July
The Butterfly Symbolizes Freedom
Have you ever watched a butterfly struggle to free itself from its chrysalis? The transformation is painful to watch as the butterfly tries to free its body and escape, but the butterfly’s willpower is overwhelming. During this difficult journey there are times the butterfly appears near death with little energy to carry on. At this point, we may want to step in and help make … [Read more...] about The Butterfly Symbolizes Freedom
