Opinion
DEAN RIDINGS COLUMN: A bridge over troubled waters for local journalism
Among the liberties enshrined for Americans in our founding documents, freedom of the press stands first among equals.…
Opinion
DAN KIBLER COLUMN: Franklin County latest site where CWD discovered in deer herd
The march across North Carolina of chronic wasting disease continues. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission last week announced…
Sports
DAN KIBLER COLUMN: Tips for trail cameras
For about 30 years, I had the good fortune to be able to listen to some of North…
Opinion
DG MARTIN COLUMN: Age and experience, a priceless combination
Can an 80-year-old person still lead and run important businesses? Duke University President Vincent Price recently reminded us…
Opinion
DG MARTIN COLUMN: Wearing ties to church
No one is wearing a tie at my church anymore. That is what I saw the other Sunday…
Opinion
SNAP BACK IN TIME OPINION: A nation in shock 60 years ago
Editor’s Note: The following opinion pieces appeared 60 years ago following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on…
Opinion
MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: Is the Fed done raising interest rates?
Federal Reserve policymakers have received much criticism over the last two years, ever since they began raising interest…
Opinion
JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Companies do good by serving consumers
RALEIGH — North Carolina businesses are generous donors of time and money to worthy causes across our state…
News
With journey finished, look back on Freeze’s trip across North Carolina
David Freeze of China Grove has just completed a journey to run in each of the state’s 100…
Opinion
JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Inflation remains a potent political issue
RALEIGH — Democrats are puzzled and frustrated. Jobless rates are low, wages are rising and growth in gross…