Opinion

JOHN HOOD COLUMN: North Carolina’s likely path to 2040

RALEIGH — In July of last year, the Census Bureau estimated that some 10.8 million people resided in ...

Opinion

Expanding 4-H program inspires local youth

North Carolina Cooperative Extension is a strategic partnership between NC State and NC A&T State Universities in partnership ...

Opinion

JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Labor race draws 4 GOP candidates

RALEIGH — The commissioner of labor is one of 10 independently elected members of the Council of State, ...

Opinion

DG MARTIN COLUMN: Washington’s failures — steppingstones to success

Is it on your February calendar? George Washington’s birthday. Feb. 22. Officially the third Monday in February is ...

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DAN KIBLER COLUMN: Guide bemoans missing speckled trout — but loves new push of grey trout, black drum

Noah Lynk of Harkers Island has been guiding fishermen near his home port for decades. He’s seen fish ...

Opinion

JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Competition makes district schools better

RALEIGH — North Carolina has experienced the country’s fifth-fastest rate of growth in private-school enrollment since 2020, according ...

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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: North Carolina should quit this club

RALEIGH — When it comes to regulating nurses, North Carolina is in an increasingly exclusive club. Unfortunately, the ...

Opinion

JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Three Republicans vie to challenge Marshall

RALEIGH — Our state’s constitutional system mirrors the federal system in some ways. North Carolina has three branches ...

Columns

DG MARTIN COLUMN: Have the Ukranians already won?

Arguably, the Ukrainians have already won their country’s battle with Putin’s Russia — if we don’t make them ...

Opinion

MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: Are living costs and inflation lower in North Carolina?

Although the inflation rate leveled off in 2023, according to polls, it is still a big issue for ...

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