Opinion

MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: Has the state labor market changed since COVID?

Think about where you were four years ago, in February 2020. My wife and I have birthdays early ...

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DOUG CREAMER COLUMN: A penny for your thoughts

I remember growing up hearing the expression: “A penny for your thoughts.” It probably needs to be updated ...

Opinion

COWELL: February is Heart Health Month

Did you know that February is National Heart Health Month? It is important to bring awareness to this ...

Opinion

HORTICULTURE COLUMN: What do the USDA Hardiness Zone changes mean for Stanly?

By Andrew Pfeifer, Stanly Horticulture Agent The USDA Hardiness Zones are utilized by gardeners and other entities to ...

Opinion

DOUG CREAMER COLUMN: Feeling under the weather

I’ve been feeling under the weather this past week. Some may say that I’m feeling under the weather ...

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DG MARTIN COLUMN: Blowing Rock and Korea in 1950

Count on Ron Rash to use his stories to take his readers on a trip back in time, ...

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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: 5 candidates run to replace Folwell

RALEIGH — After eight years as state treasurer of North Carolina — and prior public-service roles as school-board ...

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DAN KIBLER COLUMN: Roanoke River striper fishery has collapsed; no harvest this year

The striped bass fishery in North Carolina’s Roanoke River has alternately been the best thing going and a ...

Opinion

JOHN HOOD COLUMN: When investing in yourself, diversify

RALEIGH — Diversify your portfolio. That’s excellent investment advice — but it applies to many more situations than ...

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DG MARTIN COLUMN: Losing great poets

Fred Chappell, former North Carolina Poet Laureate and longtime professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. ...

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