by Guest Author | Mar 10, 2025 | Articles
Ed Cottrell I had the pleasure of hearing WWII Army Air Corps veteran Ed Cottrell speak last year at the Etowah Library. His talk so resonated with me that I wondered if he would speak to my community.The Cliffs at Walnut Cove is located in Arden with a large...
by John Luzena | Feb 14, 2025 | Articles
War tears most things apart War tears most things apart. But in the case of Jack and Eileen Breedlove, it was war that brought them together, wearing the uniforms and standing up for the cause of their respective nations, America and England. Jack hailed from Toxaway,...
by Duke Woodhull | Jan 14, 2025 | Articles
Photo Top Left: Jim Tyson holding a book of his father’s oral history remembrancesPhoto Top Right: US Navy Full Lieutenant James Tyson Doctor James William Tyson has led a life of uncommon drama, challenge and service to others. Born in the Philippine Islands on...
by Commander | Dec 23, 2024 | Articles
Editor’s note:This holiday favorite is back by popular demand;i.e., one person asked for it. The Night Before Christmas by Michel Robertson(with apologies to Clement Clarke Moore) ‘Twas the night before Christmas in our little town. The sheriff was making his...
by Commander | Nov 28, 2024 | Articles
On July 9, 2024, the French nation inducted WWII fighter pilot Ed Cottrell, a local veteran, into its Legion of Honor, France’s most prestigious recognition of valorous service to its people. The award ceremony was hosted by the Live of the...
by Commander | Nov 24, 2024 | Articles
Honoring Our Veterans with Joe Cooper and George Sarros This past weekend, we were privileged to host an inspiring and heartfelt event as part of the Military Lecture Series in Greenville. Veterans Joe Cooper and George Sarros delivered a captivating talk that brought...
