Opinion
D.G. MARTIN COLUMN: A new way to look at Civil War
I surrender. In wartime these words admit defeat and put the speaker in the custody of an adversary.…
Opinion
D.G. MARTIN COLUMN: Freedom fighters and hell raisers
Who is the best North Carolina-based political columnist? Lots of people would say, “Hal Crowther, if only he…
Opinion
ROGER THOMAS FILM REVIEW: ‘Dumbo’: A new version of a classic, but is it better?
I grew up in the ‘60s and ‘70s. My mother took my brother and I to the movie…
Columns
DOUG CREAMER COLUMN: Alive at Easter
Why do we believe our leaders, especially our church leaders, have their lives together? We believe that they…
Opinion
JOHN ENAMAIT COLUMN: My advice for first-generation college students
Community colleges are uniquely positioned to help a vast array of students. One of those categories is first-generation…
Opinion
ROGER WATSON COLUMN: We are losing more than a sales manager
This coming week will be the culmination of a long goodbye for us here at the Stanly News…
Opinion
D.G. MARTIN COLUMN: Real barbecue and small towns: enjoy them while you can
Is it just one more small-town business that has closed its doors? Or is there more to it?…
Opinion
ROGER WATSON COLUMN: We need to give hope to residents
The 2018 Community Health Assessment can easily be interpreted as evidence of a community in crisis, but a…
Opinion
ROGER THOMAS COLUMN: ‘Us’: Another thriller from Jordan Peele
When the 2018 Oscar slate of nominees were announced, a lot of heads turned. (Now remember, these were…
Opinion
DOUG CREAMER COLUMN: Render to Caesar
Have you done your taxes yet? Several people have asked me if I do my own taxes or…