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OPINION: The Queen’s gift to her people? Modeling the nation’s best self
By Rosemary Haskell The death of Queen Elizabeth II encourages me to consider the interesting topic of Great ...
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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: For faster growth, pick freedom
RALEIGH — When pollsters ask voters to list the issues they care about most, economic concerns usually rank ...
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DG MARTIN COLUMN: Can North Carolina learn from Alaska?
Does Alaska have a political message for North Carolina? Not a chance, you say. It’s too far away ...
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OPINION: Steps must be taken to end acts of hazing in high school sports, other activities
It is regrettable that, for the second straight year as high school sports have commenced, several horrific acts ...
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LARRY PENKAVA COLUMN: It’s my way or the right way
“You know you’re a redneck if …” That’s the text response I received from Jimmy, my do-everythiing-by-the-book son-in-law ...
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DG MARTIN COLUMN: Can’t stop UNC’s move to Raleigh
Too late. It has already been done. The Spangler building that served as headquarters of the UNC system ...
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THE LIBRARY LOOKOUT COLUMN: A love of reading through the years
Recently, while cleaning out a closet in the Albemarle library, I found tucked away on the top of ...
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MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: Will we have the first full employment recession?
Debates are still raging over whether the economy is in a recession. While the economy has met one ...
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DG MARTIN COLUMN: Someone who knew Washington very well
When I learned of the death of Salisbury native and legendary investor Julian Robertson Jr. last week, I ...
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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Are we ready for drone skyways?
RALEIGH — In Ukraine and other armed conflicts across the globe, the drone has proven its worth as ...
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Big South-OVC Football Power Rankings for Week 5
Looking at the schools in the Big South-OVC, who are the top teams in the conference entering Week…
AAC Football Power Rankings for Week 5
Which team is on top of the AAC as we enter Week 5 of the college football season?…
Pioneer League Football Power Rankings for Week 5
Which team sits on top of the Pioneer League as we head into Week 5 of the college…
Sun Belt Football Power Rankings for Week 5
Searching for an updated view of the Sun Belt and how each team measures up? We’ve got you…
Week 5 College Football Computer Picks & Predictions
Wondering about the best bet among all 56 FBS matchups in Week 5? Our selection, in terms of…