
Author: Scott Baughman


Just call me a bonafide pen fanatic
Walking into a favorite lunch place one day recently I saw a friend with her friend. What caught my attention … Continue reading Just call me a bonafide pen fanatic

Like a Bolt from the blue…EVs have arrived
As the weather turns warmer our ideas and daydreams might be turning toward making some road trips. And for our … Continue reading Like a Bolt from the blue…EVs have arrived

Momentous Progress in Lake Lure!
Lake Lure is making significant strides toward our priority infrastructure goals this year. The Town has hired a full-time Project … Continue reading Momentous Progress in Lake Lure!

READING, THINKING, & DOING AT LAKE LURE CLASSICAL ACADEMY
Barbara Cohen and Kenneth Welty Many people have heard about classical education, and oftentimes classical education is linked with the … Continue reading READING, THINKING, & DOING AT LAKE LURE CLASSICAL ACADEMY

An “Evening of Honor”
While cries across the country in recent months have been recklessly calling for “defunding the police”, we locally are … Continue reading An “Evening of Honor”

Around the Center…Bill’s Creek Community Center
A lot of good things have been happening at your Community Center. I say “your” center because if you are … Continue reading Around the Center…Bill’s Creek Community Center

U.S. Mint collector offerings
As an experienced coin collector or a novice, you are probably aware that the U.S. Mint each year has many … Continue reading U.S. Mint collector offerings

Branching out: Wood Works furniture maker embraces new growth
By SCOTT BAUGHMAN When Keith Wood started making plant hangers for a local arts and crafts show a little over … Continue reading Branching out: Wood Works furniture maker embraces new growth

Deciding when (or even if) To retire
Deciding when (or even if) to retire is a very personal matter and there is no one size fits all … Continue reading Deciding when (or even if) To retire