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MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: What’s the real poverty rate?

I can remember when President Lyndon Johnson proclaimed the war on poverty in 1964. Since then, a variety ...

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DG MARTIN COLUMN: Unsolicited advice for the president

President Biden, you’ve won countless elections and I’ve won none. So why in the world do I think ...

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DAVID FREEZE COLUMN: Two big cities and then some fun

Editor’s note: David Freeze is a runner, running coach and long-distance cyclist from China Grove in Rowan County. ...

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FOUNDATION FORWARD, CHARTERS OF FREEDOM COLUMN: George Clymer

Foundation Forward, Charters of Freedom — Founding Fathers and other Influencing Citizens. How They Served Our Country This ...

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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: To boost downtowns, make them safer

RALEIGH — North Carolina continues to exhibit impressive economic performance. Last year, for example, only five states — ...

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DG MARTIN COLUMN: Change North Carolina flag?

Does North Carolina need a new state flag? Yes, say two North Carolina State University students, Wyat Hamilton ...

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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: On tax reform, set firm priorities

RALEIGH — Negotiators from the North Carolina House and Senate are currently hashing out a compromise budget for ...

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COLUMN: Maximize your brain health

June is one of my favorite months because it is filled with sunny days and warm weather. This ...

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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Oh, let him build his pirate ship

NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH — It’s still a free country. We all enjoy the right to vacation as we ...

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DAVID FREEZE COLUMN: Heading east into major history

Editor’s note: David Freeze is a runner, running coach and long-distance cyclist from China Grove in Rowan County. ...

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