Opinion
D.G. MARTIN COLUMN: Moonshine to the rescue
By D.G. Martin Moonshine has come to my rescue. I am always trying to find ways to make…
Opinion
ROGER THOMAS COLUMN: ‘Ford v Ferrari’: A film for car lovers and those who love movies, too
I grew up in a car home. My brother and my dad were car racing fans. They talked…
News
MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: Can we talk ourselves into a recession?
My late mother used to tell me, “Be careful what you wish for; it may come true.” Her…
News
B.J. DRYE COLUMN: Give respect to our veterans
Willie Nelson sings “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys.” I guess you could say my heroes have always…
Opinion
TOBY THORPE COLUMN: Cycle NC gives an up-close view of North Carolina
Why would a person voluntarily get on a bicycle and ride nearly 500 miles in seven days, averaging…
News
D.G. MARTIN COLUMN: The ringing of deficit alarm bells
Why aren’t the alarm bells ringing? But the bells are ringing. Then why aren’t we listening? Here is…
Opinion
ROGER WATSON COLUMN: Sen. Burr proposes new tax
While the sports world was celebrating the NCAA’s decision to allow student-athletes to rightly receive compensation for the…
Opinion
ROGER THOMAS FILM REVIEW: A brave story for these times we are living
Note: This is a harsh film that portrays violence and torture. It is rated R. One of the…
Opinion
D.G. MARTIN COLUMN: Two from the east, two from the mountains — four of our best
By D.G. Martin Two of North Carolina’s most beloved authors, Ron Rash and Charles Frazier, come from our…
Columns
ROGER WATSON COLUMN: A Raven swooped in for popcorn
Goblins, ghosts and an NFL football player took over the streets of Albemarle Thursday night for the city’s…