Melanie's Archives

    Melanie Morse Lyon has written for The Express since 2004.  She covers sports and current events, but her most popular contributions are her longer articles about many and varied subjects.  
    We will be adding more and more of her past articles over time.
    Herewith, enjoy a sampling of her past articles.

“Ding Dong the Wicked Witch is Dead!”   December 7, 2011

Animal Rescues Could Be Right For You Too   July 9, 2008

Anson County Pet Lovers, Like Nowhere Else on Earth   December 15, 2010

Will You Contact a County Commissioner on an Animal’s Behalf?   October 26, 2011

Living in a Small Town   August 17, 2011

“Gimme A SEA”   August 3, 2011

Ignorance of the Law is no Excuse   July 27, 2011

The Truth (As I Know It) About Men, Women and Pups   July 13, 2011

The Truth About Men, Women and Dogs   July 6, 2011

Tuesday, The First Day of Summer?   June 22, 2011

Resolve for Fitness and Finance in the New Year   December 31, 2008

A Traditional Christmas Eve of Yesteryear   December 24, 2008

“Life is an Occasion, Rise to it!”   November 19, 2008

President Elect Barack Obama as Seen Through the Eyes of a Child   November 12, 2008

Mounting Fuel Prices Motivating Motorcycle Mania   November 5, 2008

Lone Shoppers, Words to the Wise Re Worrisome Weirdo's   November 5, 2008

Just Hangin' Out with Neighbors and Friends   August 20, 2008

Enjoy the Resources of the Pee Dee River   August 5, 2008

Unlike Apples, True Friends Do Not Grow on Trees   July 16, 2008

Cabrera Marionettes, A Family Fairy Tale Come to Life   July 2, 2008

Wrapped Up In Wisteria? Bugged by Bushes?   June 25, 2008

“Anyone Can Be a Father; it Takes Someone Special to be a Dad”   June 11, 2008

“To Everything, Turn, Turn, Turn, There is a Season”   June 4, 2008

Thanks and Praises for “Good Mothers,” Rare Treasures   May 7, 2008

Mrs. Anne Beck Plants Picture Perfect Pansies   April 16, 2008

Arts Council Helps Ansonia Theatre Become Grand Once Again   April 9, 2008

As National Arbor Day Approaches Why Not Plant a Tree or Two?   April 2, 2008

Wearing a Hat? Hats Off to You!   March 26, 2008

AHS Majorettes Place First at Walt Disney World   March 19, 2008

Don't Tell the Daffodils   March 5, 2008

Dare to Delve and Discover, Become A Detective, Darling!   February 13, 2008

Spice Up Your Life, Lessen the Aches & Pains   January 30, 2008

Tomorrow is Compliment Day   January 23, 2008

25th Anniversary of Valvano's Historic Championship Coincides with Cancer Research   January 23, 2008

Today's Pets are More Like Family, Honored in Both Life and Death   January 23, 2008

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembered as a Believer   January 16, 2008

Italian Bike Club Rides to Wadesboro for Founding Member   January 9, 2008

Eldredge's “Captivating,” Unveils Femininity and Beauty   January 9, 2008

Retiring, Carl Lee Jackson Passes on Fifty Year Community Trade   January 2, 2008

Sharing Traditional Movies and TV Shows Make Holidays Happier   November 21, 2007

Anson's Michael Bowman Receives Apology from USC Coach Steve Spurrier   August 8, 2007

Thank You for the Music, the Laugh, the Smile   August 1, 2007

Michael Bowman Heads North, Not South   July 18, 2007