Loran Smith

Life is ‘simply’ great down in Hopeful 0 Comments Last Updated: 9:25 AM 08/31/10 - The unincorporated crossroads community of Hopeful in southwest Mitchell County — at the junction of state highways 65 and 97 — is where Dennis White runs a general store and restaurant, “Hopeful General Store.” He eagerly takes up time with his customers and friends, conducting business the way it was done in the old days, providing the best in service and brushing it with broad strokes of generous hospitality and engaging conversation. (Full Story)

Technology is stealing some ways of life 0 Comments Last Updated: 3:29 PM 08/23/10 - Technology is overwhelming us. If you don’t adjust and get out of the way, it will steamroll over you. It will leave you flailing in its dust. (Full Story)

Omaha Beach a moving experience 0 Comments Last Updated: 9:52 AM 08/17/10 - COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, France — No matter how many times you come to this 172-acre plot of ground overlooking Omaha Beach — so prominent in World War II history — you are moved with compassion and regret. (Full Story)

Van Kirk last survivor of the flight of Enola Gay 0 Comments Last Updated: 12:25 PM 08/10/10 - STONE MOUNTAIN – In June 1943, Dutch Van Kirk returned home from Europe after having flown 58 missions—more than twice the number (25) it took to be relieved of combat duty—but his war was not over. He had one more mission before he was finished for good. (Full Story)

English pubs today going up in smoke 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:38 AM 08/03/10 - It was a warm, sunny day when our hosts, Jasper and Maureen Knight, suggested that we sit outside the Red Lion pub for lunch in Birdge, England. Other patrons were doing the same, as a husband-wife team, Mike and Vivian Harrington, provided efficient and hospitable service. (Full Story)

Dogs center Jones truly a mama’s boy 0 Comments Last Updated: 1:16 AM 08/29/10 - Former longtime Bulldogs sideline reporter Loran Smith takes a closer look at the life and upbringing of Georgia center Ben Jones. (Full Story)

D-Day never far from Don Basinger’s mind 0 Comments Last Updated: 3:13 PM 07/28/10 - With the passing of each D-Day anniversary, Don Basinger, who witnessed the invasion, reflects on his World War II experience, often recalling a vignette involving a young French boy whom he befriended. (Full Story)

UGA FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Loran Smith out as sidelines reporter; Dogs zero in on Ragin' Cajuns 0 Comments Last Updated: 1:30 AM 08/27/10 - Longtime UGA sidelines reporter Loran Smith will be replaced this season by Chuck Dowdle. (Full Story)

Home is always just a memory away 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:41 PM 07/21/10 - Grass Valley, Calif., an easygoing town of 11,000 located an hour north of Sacramento in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, owes its existence to the California gold rush. It is the home of test pilot Chuck Yeager and also is where Jimmy Jordan’s roots have been in place for more than 19 years (Full Story)

BRITISH OPEN: What a week at St. Andrews! 0 Comments Last Updated: 11:56 PM 07/17/10 - Herald Guest Columnist Loran Smith, who has spent the entire week covering the British Open in St. Andrews, Scotland, looks back on the week of golf -- and memorable images -- from the year's third major championship. (Full Story)

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