Opinion
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 ...
Opinion
BJ DRYE COLUMN: Latest news on three Stanly County natives — Star Jones, Louis Cato and Lou Donaldson
We sure do have some talented people who are doing great things inside and outside of Stanly County. That ...
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…