Opinion
DG MARTIN COLUMN: The Claiborne Brothers – Jack and Slug
When I lived in Charlotte during the final days of the last century, two of the most important…
Opinion
DOUG CREAMER COLUMN: Sharing our faith
When I was in college our church organized the college students into groups and sent us out on…
Opinion
JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Democrats hope to defend governor’s office
RALEIGH — Since the turn of the 20th century, North Carolina voters have picked Republicans for governor just…
Opinion
JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Lieutenant governor race draws 14 candidates
RALEIGH — Most of the executive-branch offices comprising North Carolina’s Council of State are either open seats in…
Opinion
JOHN HOOD COLUMN: 3 Democrats run for attorney general
RALEIGH — Since end of Reconstruction in 1877, a Republican candidate has been elected North Carolina’s attorney general…
Opinion
DG MARTIN COLUMN: Lefty Driesell in his own words
Coach Lefty Driesell died on Feb. 17. He coached successful basketball teams at Davidson, Maryland, James Madison and…
Opinion
MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: Has the state labor market changed since COVID?
Think about where you were four years ago, in February 2020. My wife and I have birthdays early…
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote for him
My friend and neighbor, Peter Asciutto, is campaigning for reelection to the Stanly County Board of Commissioners. In…
Columns
DOUG CREAMER COLUMN: A penny for your thoughts
I remember growing up hearing the expression: “A penny for your thoughts.” It probably needs to be updated…
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Why is there so much hate?
I received a card in the mail suggesting l not vote for Peter Asciutto. The content was harsh…