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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Do we still have hope?
Palm Sunday was triumphant. Our church congregation celebrated the One so long ago who proclaimed justice and freedom, ...
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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Andrew Jackson was no protectionist
RALEIGH — Shortly before Donald Trump’s return to the White House, staffers made sure to rehang an Andrew ...
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LARRY PENKAVA COLUMN: Legendary game precursor to Eagles’ demise
It was 68 years ago this spring that the McCrary Eagles hung up their sneakers for good. That ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: More on Peggy Smith Grigg
A recent SNAP article announced that Stanly YMCA’s warm-water pool now has a “Peggy’s corner” and plaque honoring ...
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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Strong economies are also messy
RALEIGH — According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, North Carolina businesses shed nearly 920,000 jobs over ...
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DG MARTIN COLUMN: Island living on Ocracoke and the Hyde County mainland
“She lived on this island for 77 years and never left, not even for a day,” Alton Ballance ...
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BOB AT THE MOVIES: ‘Snow White’
Disney’s “Snow White” is the latest live-action remake of one of the studio’s animated classics. In this case, ...
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MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: Can we make sense and cents about the debt?
The national debt has been an issue in the U.S. for decades. But concern about the debt has ...
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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Pacesetting states offer growth solutions
RALEIGH — North Carolina is one of the fastest-growing states in the country. If present trends continue, we’ll ...
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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Get ready for budgetary storm
RALEIGH — For universities, state governments, localities, medical providers, and other institutions receiving lots of federal money, it’s ...
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Warriors vs. Hornets Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – March 3
The Charlotte Hornets (14-45) will try to end a six-game losing streak when they host the Golden State…
Clippers vs. Hornets Tickets Available – Sunday, March 16
On Sunday, March 16, 2025, the Los Angeles Clippers (32-28) square off against the Charlotte Hornets (14-45) at…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: AAC Games Today, March 3
The Monday college basketball slate in the AAC has plenty of exciting matchups on the docket. Among those…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Tuesday, March 4
There are two games featuring a ranked team on Monday’s college basketball schedule. Watch men’s college basketball, other…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Monday, March 3
The outings on the Monday college basketball slate for which we have suggested picks against the spread include…