A cemetery in Charles Town is a place in which dead bodies and cremated remains are buried. The term implies that the land is specifically designated as a burying ground. It is a place where the final ceremonies of death are observed. Modern cemeteries in Charles Town are usually spacious, landscaped, burial grounds outside of the city limits. They are protected areas. Usually they have many tombstones placed on open spaces. Different styles of cemeteries are in use in Charles Town: monumental, lawn, natural, or family, each with its own distinct style, reflecting the diversity of practices around death.

Water, Water Everywhere … Part II

By:  Lee Ann Rush                                                     The topic is water; specifically, its availability to the public in light of Nestle CEO Peter Brabeck’s recent megalomaniacal assertion that people should only have access to water if they pay for it.  In a world where water shortages are reason for concern as demand begins to exceed supply, Brabeck’s plan..