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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 ...

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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 ...

Columns

Better Business Bureau reminds social media gift exchange is an illegal pyramid scheme

The following advice is from the Better Business Bureau: A “Secret Santa” around the office, or with friends ...

Columns

Better Business Bureau warns to beware of fake deals on gaming consoles

The Better Business Bureau offers the following advice: With many people shopping for gifts on a budget this ...

Opinion

BBB Tip: Don’t let the microchip shortage ruin your holiday shopping

The following is from the Better Business Bureau: It’s always a good idea to get your holiday shopping ...

Opinion

Better Business Bureau advises to be on the lookout for hot toy scams

Every year, there are always a few “must-have” toys on most kids’ holiday wish lists. The toy sells ...

Opinion

DG MARTIN COLUMN: Philip Gerard — great teacher of great writers

When Philip Gerard died Nov. 7 in Wilmington, North Carolina lost one of its most productive and multi-talented ...

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