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 ...
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 ...
Opinion
BBB offers 5 ways to avoid delivery scams, package theft
The following is from the Better Business Bureau: Some consumers have recently been getting text messages stating a ...
SportsPlus
Warriors vs. Hornets Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – March 3
The Charlotte Hornets (14-45) will try to end a six-game losing streak when they host the Golden State…
Clippers vs. Hornets Tickets Available – Sunday, March 16
On Sunday, March 16, 2025, the Los Angeles Clippers (32-28) square off against the Charlotte Hornets (14-45) at…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: AAC Games Today, March 3
The Monday college basketball slate in the AAC has plenty of exciting matchups on the docket. Among those…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Tuesday, March 4
There are two games featuring a ranked team on Monday’s college basketball schedule. Watch men’s college basketball, other…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Monday, March 3
The outings on the Monday college basketball slate for which we have suggested picks against the spread include…