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DG MARTIN COLUMN: Losing our best legislator
The North Carolina General Assembly is losing its best member. At least that is what the member’s dad…
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DOUG CREAMER: More backyard adventures
I take the trash out late at night. Often, I will turn out the spotlights and stand in…
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DG MARTIN COLUMN: College reunions take us back in time
While preparing for this month’s 60th reunion of my Davidson College class I thought about a talk I gave…
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LIBRARY LOOKOUT COLUMN: Oceans of Possibilities: Library Summer Reading 2022
Dive in! There are so many books to explore at your library this summer. Join us through July…
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DEAN RIDINGS COLUMN: The time to support local news is now
Congress has an opportunity to pass legislation that benefits all local citizens, businesses and even protects our democracy.…
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DOUG CREAMER COLUMN: Come to me
My sister-in-law loves rabbits. The problem is that she is allergic to them. That does not diminish her…
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MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: How can we prepare for the coming job shifts?
The focus in the labor market over the past year has been about the labor shortage. All workers…
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DG MARTIN COLUMN: Roy Cooper for president?
Some people are asking if North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper might be the Democrats’ best presidential candidate in…
Opinion
CHAMBER COLUMN: Chamber seeks Leadership Stanly applicants
The Stanly County Chamber of Commerce is now taking nominations for the Leadership Stanly Class of 2023. Please…
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LARRY PENKAVA COLUMN: I’m high-tech, on the low side
I’m not old enough to remember life without technology. I guess we baby boomers were spoiled with all…