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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. ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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? ...

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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 ...

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