Opinion
D.G. MARTIN COLUMN: N.C. authors help us cope
By D.G. Martin Can the struggles chronicled by four North Carolina authors help the rest of us deal…
Opinion
MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: How bad will the next recession be?
I recently had a phone interview with a national business reporter. The topic — recession. Specifically, the reporter…
Opinion
ROGER WATSON COLUMN: Who will fill their shoes?
Walking through any small town in America, it is easy to see who built it. There are plaques…
Opinion
ROGER THOMAS REVIEW: ‘Ad Astra’ is a moving journey in space
By Roger Thomas, for the SNAP There are many fine elements in the new space film “Ad Astra.”…
Opinion
B.J. DRYE COLUMN: 1989 — when a kid could be a kid
The year of 1989 was interesting to say the least. I do not remember much about the first…
Opinion
ROGER WATSON COLUMN: Stanly is better for having SCC
From a training school in cosmetology to HVAC repair and a television broadcasting studio, Stanly Community College has…
Columns
Roger Thomas Film Review: ‘The Goldfinch’: A film that challenges, but never satisfies
In the beginning of “The Goldfinch,” a young boy in New York named Theo Decker goes to live…
Opinion
ROGER THOMAS FILM REVIEW: ‘It’: A horror story that has spawned several versions
“It” first came out as a novel written by Stephen King and published in 1986. The novel had…
Columns
DG MARTIN COLUMN: Edmisten fills memoir with tales of Watergate, NC politics
In this time of political rancor and hate, it is nice to find something that old-time politicos agree…
Opinion
Roger Thomas Film Review: ‘Blinded by the Light’: Another fine musical
There are a lot of films showing this summer. When one sees a good movie, one should spread…