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 ...

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