Columns
Foundation Forward, Charters of Freedom: Caesar Rodney
Foundation Forward, Charters of Freedom — Founding Fathers and other Influencing Citizens. How They Served Our Country This…
Sports
DAVID FREEZE COLUMN: More county seats along the interstate, but all with interesting downtowns
Editor’s Note: David Freeze is a runner, running coach and long-distance cyclist from China Grove in Rowan County.…
Opinion
SPORTS COLUMN: True fans unite to promote positive behavior
By Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Chief Executive Officer of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), and…
Opinion
DG MARTIN COLUMN: Watch for changes at favorite restaurants
What do the late Mildred “Mama Dip” Council and Vivian Howard have in common? Both owned restaurants that…
Opinion
DG MARTIN COLUMN: Mixed-race ads in changing times
Have you seen Jonathan Lawson on television as he praises Colonial Penn Life Insurance Company? Recently, he has…
Opinion
MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: How does North Carolina compare on taxes?
A couple of days ago my wife heard an enthusiastic “Yippee!” from my home office. “What was that…
Opinion
JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Spend now, reap benefits later
RALEIGH — When the North Carolina House of Representatives approved its state budget plan a couple of weeks…
Opinion
DAVID FREEZE COLUMN: Rhododendrons, Bigfoot and livermush
Editor’s Note: David Freeze is a runner, running coach and long-distance cyclist from China Grove in Rowan County.…
Opinion
JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Let workers be more independent
RALEIGH — Are you an employee or a contractor? This isn’t simply a matter of what you call…
Opinion
MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: What makes North Carolina popular?
Almost every week we see another positive comment or ranking about the North Carolina economy. For example, recently…