Opinion
MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: How can we fix the labor market?
There are several worries about today’s labor market. The first is the ongoing “labor shortage.” The percentage of ...
Opinion
DG MARTIN COLUMN: David Price’s valedictory
Last Friday, while his former congressional colleagues in Washington were struggling to elect a House speaker, David Price ...
Opinion
JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Liberate markets to help workers succeed
RALEIGH — I have two favorite quotes from Ronald Reagan about the world of work. The first one ...
Opinion
MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: Can economics help you survive 2023?
2023 will be a challenging year for the economy. We’re starting the year with the ongoing problem of ...
Opinion
DG MARTIN COLUMN: North Carolina food: great resources, great challenges
Let’s take a culinary trip across North Carolina. Our leader will be food expert and retired UNC-Chapel Hill ...
Columns
THE LIBRARY LOOKOUT COLUMN: Some of the Best Books of 2022
What makes a book noteworthy to you? What criteria must it fill in order to get a star ...
Opinion
MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: Will 2023 be naughty or nice?
The traditional holiday question to children — “Have you been naughty or nice?” — is a perfect lead-in ...
Opinion
DAN KIBLER COLUMN: Hope everyone had a great Christmas
By Dan Kibler So, what about a Christmas crappie? Those are two words that don’t necessarily go together ...
Opinion
DG MARTIN COLUMN: Honors for Chef Ricky Moore
The Raleigh News & Observer got it right last week when it named Ricky Moore as Tar Heel ...
Opinion
DG MARTIN COLUMN: Remembering the pro- and anti-Santa church factions
It is hard to make sense of Christmas if you try to explain it in one dimension. As ...
SportsPlus
Winthrop vs. North Carolina Central Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – November 17
Sunday’s game that pits the Winthrop Eagles (3-2) versus the North Carolina Central Eagles (1-4) at Rock Hill…
How to live stream NFL RedZone Week 11 with a free Fubo trial
NFL fans, don’t miss a moment of the action during 11 in the NFL. Catch every touchdown from…
How to Watch Sun Belt College Basketball Games – Sunday, November 17
Sun Belt teams will hit the court across three games on Sunday’s college basketball schedule. That includes the…
How to Watch the Cavaliers vs. Hornets Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for November 17
The Charlotte Hornets (5-7) will visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (14-0) after losing four road games in a row.…
How to Pick the Hurricanes vs. Blues Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – November 17
There are a variety of betting possibilities to consider for the upcoming contest that has the Carolina Hurricanes…