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  • Joined: February 25, 2026
  • Articles: 232

A veteran’s reflection on the current conflict in Iran

As the nation watches the unfolding military action in Iran, many Americans understandably focus on what they feel most immediately — the rising price of gas, the uncertainty in the markets and the inconvenience of global tension. Those reactions are human, and they are real. But for many of us who once wore the uniform — those who spent years or decades in service, who deployed again and again into combat zones — these moments stir something far deeper than frustration at the pump.

Rod Grubbs vying for District 3 County Commission seat

Editor’s note: The Elk Valley Times will publish candidate announcements and photos as we receive them and cis space allows before the July 29, 2026, edition. The election is on Aug. 6,2026. Announcements should be no longer than 700 words and emailed to lscripps@elkualleytimes.com. They may be edited for length, grammar, style and content.

AMERICA 250

The 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States is approaching. Lincoln County and Fayetteville City officials said the county has a unique opportunity to “come together in celebration of our nation’s history, our shared vision and the strong community spirit that defines the county.”