By William Rusher In this relative lull between the Democratic and Republican conventions, the rumor mills are abuzz with speculation that President Bush may drop Dick Cheney as his running mate in favor of someone supposedly better equipped to take on the Democrats’ glamour boy, John Edwards.Cheney (so the argument goes) has been thoroughly demonized…

By Duane Sherrill What’s the difference between a criminal and a law-abiding citizen? Not as much as you think.It seems many of us sometimes tend to think we are somehow different, even better than, a person who has run astray of the law. We look down our noses at the names on the docket, wondering…

Our Viewpoint With the passing of Hazel Milner earlier this week, Warren County has lost one of its true philanthropists. She was a woman always eager to help the community, always ready to satisfy the next person with a donation request.It would be challenging – if not impossible – to track down all the contributions…

The work of over 75 craft artisans will be available for purchase as the White Oak Craft Fair returns for its 15th year. The Arts Center of Cannon County converts into a multi level mecca Aug. 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., as it features top craftmen from throughout the region.Exhibitors, both…

BABY GIRLViolet and Mac Farmer are the parents of a daughter, Lila Kaytee Leigh-Ann Farmer, born June 25 at River Park Hospital. Their daughter weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces at birth. She is welcomed by sister Payton Mackinsey Farmer. Grandparents are Darrell and Barbara Morris and Denys and Kay Farmer. BABY GIRLMyla McCoy Harrell, daughter…

The marriage of Dawn Marie Dixon and Timothy Ralph Hunley is being announced. The couple wed July 20 at the Hollywood Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada.The bride is the daughter of Helen Dixon and the late Lee Dixon. Parents of the bridegroom are Donna and John Standifer and the late Ralph Hunley of Flatrock,…

The first Little Miss Viola Valley Pageant has been scheduled Aug. 14 at 4 p.m. at the Viola park gazebo. It is being held in conjunction with the annual Viola Valley Homecoming festivities.Contestants, age 4, 5 or 6, must reside in the Viola Valley, or be sponsored by a resident or business located within the…

By Janice M. Howard / Style Editor for the Southern Standard Oh, the great taste of homegrown vegetables! Sliced homegrown tomatoes enhancing servings of green beans just coming off the stove and corn fresh from the husk then fried to a creamy consistency just can’t be beat.If you’re like many women in the workplace, you’ve…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard McDonald’s beloved clown will read to children at Magness Library tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. It’s Ronald’s second trip to the local library to promote reading. One doesn’t usually think of the library as a place to clown around, but that isn’t the case this…

By Dale Stubblefield The 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens will kick off this weekend, with opening ceremonies getting things started on Saturday.Over the years many great athletes have performed beyond anyone’s expectations — and a few have been picked to win it all only to have their dreams crushed.The games always provided us with great…