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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Jesus has love for all
Editor’s Note: The following is in response to a letter in the April 22 edition of The SNAP.…
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DG MARTIN COLUMN: North Carolina and the world’s most famous bird
Was Flaco a Tar Heel? First, who was Flaco? “The Book of Flaco: The World’s Most Famous Bird”…
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Who benefits from elimination of income tax?
Over 50% of Americans believe that the federal income tax is unfair. Many believe that the income tax…
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Hoping for no ‘woke nonsense’
Editor’s Note: The following letter is in response to a letter published in the April 19-20, 2025 print…
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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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DOUG CREAMER COLUMN: Spring spruce up
Our church has two Saturdays each spring when we get our members together to do some spring cleaning…
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Support libraries
I am writing to express my deep concern over recent efforts to limit access to knowledge, particularly through…
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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…
Sports
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…