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August 06, 2019

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46 UCW AUGUST 7-13, 2019 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Off with their heads! by LAURA BOARTS They're on television. They're on the radio. They're in our magazines, news papers and even online. The "lynch-mob media" strikes again! ... And again. ... And again. With so many treacherous issues going on in the world, why do so many news outlets choose to weave repeats of, for example, six-second video clips of someone famous doing something illegal, and basically demand their boss be fired, amongst larger, more important, fact-driven world issues? This is a complex subject. Maybe the purpose was intended to make the news consumer feel as though there are newsworthy subjects that they can actually control the outcome of. Regardless, we, as broadcasters in any realm, have the responsibility to present the facts of what is happen - ing in the world, and even to report the goings-on in the entertainment industry. However, there has been an increase in our media's "lynch-mob mentality," setting fire to the image and reputation of any accused person before they've even stepped into a court room for a judge and a jury to decide their guilt or innocence. This is not why we exist as broad - casters. This 'lynching by media' is quickly becoming the new way that assumed perpetrators (or the people in charge of them) are being dealt with. Apparently, there is no better system in place than to have a bunch of journalists deciding which person or company is evil and deserves the 'Queen of Hearts' treatment — "Off with their heads!" There are enough horrific things going on in our world — wars, rumors of wars, terrorism, the deaths of innocent people, dictators rising to power, nuclear threats, even beheadings. Someone has to pay, and apparently its our job as broadcasters to convict and demand resignation. I feel that someone has the respon - sibility to apologize to you, news con- sumers. I give you my sincerest apolo- gy for the news media's public lashings and constant backing of biased, nega- tive news reports calling for someone's head on a platter. Its almost all we can do to keep our heads above the noise. So, what can you do to help us? Choose light. Choose life. Choose to find the positive in the midst of media lashing. Difficult? Maybe. But be assured you can find the roses among a garden of thorns. There are news outlets, even here in your own com - munity, that strive to bring light to the darkness some media create in "lynch- ing" those involved in the latest trend- ing social issue. We highly value our relationship with Up & Coming Weekly for this reason. We both choose to pro- mote the good things in life — the arts, family, education, our community, local businesses — the list goes on. So here's where you can start on your search for light in the media — check us out. We promise we will always deliver positivity, truth and a helping hand as we strive to "Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing" — name - ly Jesus Christ, and his message to bring light and life to a world in need. Despite the overwhelming presence of the "lynch-mob media," positivity can still be found in the media when Jesus Christ is at the center of it. Photo by Elijah O'Donnell on Unsplash OPINION MUSIC LAURA BOARTS, Music Director, WCLN. Comments? Editor@upandcomingweekly. com. 910-484-6200. CROWN COMPLEX 1960 Coliseum Dr. • 910-438-4100 www.crowncomplexnc.com Sept. 14 Michelle Weaks & Reggie Codrington Nov. 8 Patti LaBelle Nov. 19 Mannheim Steamroller DOWNTOWN SUMMER NIGHTS 100 block of Person Street • 910-223-1089 Aug. 8 Tyrek Hearon and Lotus Sun Aug. 15 80's Unplugged Aug. 8 Tyrek Hearon and Lotus Sun FAYETTEVILLE AFTER 5 Festival Park: 335 Ray Ave• 910-433-1547 Aug. 9 Kasey Tyndall THE TAPHOUSE AT HUSKE 411 Hay St. • 910-426-5650 Aug. 17 We Rise To Fall With Whistler and Infect Aug. 31 Möstley Crüe & The Gray THE DRUNK HORSE PUB 106 S Eastern Blvd. • 910-835-8347 Aug. 8 Traitors Aug. 9 Keyse, Smoke From All The Friction and Flood District

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