Columns
DG MARTIN COLUMN: The Lost Colony and Jamestown — the same effort
How did The Lost Colony fit in the founding of the English colonies in North America? Virginia Dare…
Opinion
MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: Is the outlook bright for manufacturing?
Almost precisely a year ago I wrote a column about manufacturing. I reviewed the facts about manufacturing in…
Opinion
OPINION: Foundation Forward, Charters of Freedom — Anthony Wayne
This is an American history educational moment of those who made a difference during the Revolutionary War era…
Opinion
JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Most workers say they’re satisfied
RALEIGH — Most North Carolinians aren’t happy with the way things are going in the country. They are…
Opinion
DEAN RIDINGS COLUMN: This week, and every week, newspapers are for you
Americans have more media options than ever. We are inundated with stories, memes, videos and promotions 24 hours…
Sports
DAVID FREEZE COLUMN: Visiting more counties as the challenge winds down
Editor’s note: David Freeze is a runner, running coach and long-distance cyclist from China Grove in Rowan County.…
Opinion
DG MARTIN COLUMN: Time for apples
The Lincoln County Apple Festival is set for Lincolnton on Oct. 21. Since 1972 this vibrant community event…
Opinion
JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Living in North Carolina still a bargain
RALEIGH — Decades ago, when I moved back to North Carolina from the nation’s capital, my rent dropped…
Sports
DAN KIBLER COLUMN: Meet the puddingwife wrasse
North Carolina may have another world-record fish to brag about – of course, if you can brag about…
Opinion
DG MARTIN COLUMN: The Auman legacy covers the state
When Watts Auman, beloved community and political leader in Moore County, died at 84 on Sept. 17, I…