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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Lieutenant governor race draws 14 candidates

RALEIGH — Most of the executive-branch offices comprising North Carolina’s Council of State are either open seats in ...

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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: 3 Democrats run for attorney general

RALEIGH — Since end of Reconstruction in 1877, a Republican candidate has been elected North Carolina’s attorney general ...

Opinion

DG MARTIN COLUMN: Lefty Driesell in his own words

Coach Lefty Driesell died on Feb. 17. He coached successful basketball teams at Davidson, Maryland, James Madison and ...

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 ...

Columns

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 ...

Opinion

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, ...

Opinion

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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