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August 14, 2008
A Good Neighbor Comes to the Rescue
If you’ve had a bad neighbor, the experience teaches you that a good neighbor is like gold.
No doubt Diane Brown of Spartanburg is giving thanks for her good neighbor.
August 11, 2008
I’m Glad the Carolina Panthers are Back
One of my favorite times of the year has arrived.
The Carolina Panthers are back on TV and radio.
August 01, 2008
It’s a Crabtree Family Tradition: Move the Daughters
You may have noticed I wasn’t on the air Thursday night (7/31).
I wasn’t sick, and I wasn’t on vacation.
July 24, 2008
Cancer Isn’t the Only Health Risk From Using Your Cell Phone Too Much
This week, as I stopped at a traffic light, I pulled beside a man on a big motorcycle.
He wasn’t wearing a helmet, and I noticed his head was cocked to the left in an uncomfortable-looking position.
July 22, 2008
Daylight Shows Storm Damage at N. Greenville University
Air 7 shows damage after a severe storm hit North Greenville University. Amazingly, no on was injured Monday night.
July 18, 2008
Recycling: You Have to -Want- to Do It
Whenever a news story has the word “green” in the opening sentence these days, you know what’s coming.
The story is about global warming… or pollution… or reducing both by recycling.
Recycling.
Over the last ten years or so, I have become an avid recycler. Not a tree-hugger, not an Al Gore groupie, but one who believes it only makes sense to reuse anything that is reusable.
July 14, 2008
Tony Snow’s Inspiring Fight Against Colon Cancer
I spent hours this past Saturday night watching Fox Network TV coverage of the death of Tony Snow.
Politicians, media figures, even rock stars like Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull told stories of their friendship and respect for Tony Snow. They admired him not only as a media figure, but also for his dedication as a father of three and husband.
I first became a fan of Tony Snow when he was fill-in host on conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh’s radio show. Snow would later have his own radio show. Then he became press secretary for President Bush.
July 08, 2008
A Good Experience with Charter Cable
Over the years, “7 On Your Side” has probably received more consumer complaints about Charter Communications than any other company.
But this time, I want to share with you something good about the company, and it’s based on a personal experience.
I had two problems recently with my cable TV service, so I called Charter’s toll-free repair line.
Remembering Jesse Helms
To his liberal adversaries, Jesse Helms was a pain in the rear.
But I will remember him as a historic figure in my home state and the epitome of the American Dream.
The son of Monroe, North Carolina’s police and fire chief (Jesse Helms, Sr. held both offices) rose from modest beginnings to become a conservative commentator recognized from the mountains to the coast, and then for 30 years, a United States Senator from N.C.
June 30, 2008
This July 4th the Music Comes Alive Again
Most of you know me as co-anchor of News Channel 7 at 5:00, 5:30, 6:00 and 11:00 pm weeknights.
But many of you also know me as a performing musician and vocalist, leader of “Rock and Roll Reunion,” the classic rock band I formed 14 years ago.
The band is performing this Friday, July 4th at the Fabulous Fourth Festival in Columbus, NC. We’ll be the first band on stage, 10:15 – 11:15 am. This is always a great festival, and I’m looking forward to it with great excitement.
My Latest Experience With “Myrtle Beach Days”
Just about every native Carolinian has experienced Myrtle Beach Days.
Growing up on a North Carolina tobacco farm, my family took a Myrtle Beach vacation almost every year on the weekend when the crop was too big to plow yet too small to harvest. It was the only time of the year my mom and dad took a break from work.
This past week, I had a fresh experience at the Grand Strand.
June 16, 2008
Soap Box Derby Brings Back Go-Cart Memories
It’s sure changed a lot in its 74 years.
The All-American Soap Box Derby doesn’t involve soap boxes anymore. The race cars are made from kits, and each car must meet very specific standards.
But it’s still all-american, and it still gives kids an opportunity to have good, clean fun.
I had fun too.
The Spartanburg County Parks and Recreation Commission, primary sponsor of Saturday’s (6/14/08) local derby, invited me to serve as announcer for the event.
June 03, 2008
A Life Saved Right Before My Eyes
Today… for the first time in my life… I witnessed the rescue of a person who was choking.
It was terrifying, and at the same time, miraculous.
Terrifying for it to happen to anyone. But in this case, the victim was one of my long-time friends.
Miraculous… to watch emergency personnel jump into action.
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