Opinion
DOUG CREAMER COLUMN: Sharing our faith
When I was in college our church organized the college students into groups and sent us out on…
Opinion
JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Democrats hope to defend governor’s office
RALEIGH — Since the turn of the 20th century, North Carolina voters have picked Republicans for governor just…
Opinion
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…
Opinion
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…