Opinion

DG MARTIN COLUMN: Who teaches us how to live — and die?

Alzheimer’s. Just the word scares you to death, doesn’t it? A little more than 10 years ago, I ...

Opinion

North Carolina Press Association backs bipartisan Government Transparency Act

A newly sworn-in North Carolina General Assembly and a fresh legislative session present an opportunity to significantly advance ...

Opinion

DAVID FREEZE COLUMN: The 100-county adventure is underway

Editor’s Note: David Freeze of China Grove has set out to run in the county seat of all ...

Sports

SPORTS COLUMN: True fans unite to promote positive behavior in high school sports

Attention, high school sports fans! Not those of you who are disrespectful, volatile and even violent at athletic ...

Opinion

DAN KIBLER COLUMN: Hunters set coyote record in Stanly County

NCDMF wants speckled trout input The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries wants public input on how speckled trout ...

Opinion

FOUNDATION FORWARD COLUMN: John Laurens

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

Opinion

DG MARTIN COLUMN: Terry Holland – success and service

When Terry Holland died at 80 on Feb. 26, national news reports set out his distinguished record in ...

Columns

THE LIBRARY LOOKOUT COLUMN: Dreams do come true

American author Annie Dillard said, “She read books as one would breathe air, to fill up and live.” ...

Opinion

LARRY PENKAVA COLUMN: It’s my birthday

I don’t anticipate the arrival of birthdays quite the same as when I was a boy. In fact, ...

Sports

SPORTS COLUMN: Emergency planning, AEDs are saving lives in high schools

On Jan. 2, millions of people held their collective breaths as Buffalo Bills’ defensive back Damar Hamlin dropped ...

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