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LIBRARY LOOKOUT COLUMN: New season, new looks, new books
Welcome, Spring! With warmer air and blossoming buds come change and growth outside of the library, while much…
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MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: Will agribusiness be a dynamic future industry?
One of the big questions about our economy is what industries will lead it in the future. If…
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DOUG CREAMER COLUMN: I’m praying for you
The other day someone I know was talking with me about a situation she was facing. I told…
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COLUMN: Chamber begins new program
The Stanly County Chamber has been working on plans for some of the favorite events and it is…
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TRAVELS WITH TOBY WEEK FOUR: Waltzing (slowly) across Texas
Thursday, March 24, Day 14 Deming, New Mexico to Las Cruces, New Mexico On our last full day…
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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Conservatives see freedom as progress
RALEIGH — Although the definition and priorities of American conservatism have been the subject of much debate among…
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DG MARTIN COLUMN: North Carolina, Special Forces and Ukraine
Why can’t the Special Forces units such as those at Fort Bragg do something to help the Ukrainians’…
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COLUMN: Guard your card: Protect what’s important to you
By Lisa Wallace Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in North Carolina We encourage you not to carry your Social Security card with…
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LARRY PENKAVA COLUMN: Where is Tom Edison when we really need him?
Somebody ought to invent a better way. I know I’ve said that any number of times, usually in…
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TRAVELS WITH TOBY WEEK THREE: Two states down, six to go on our journey
Thursday, March 17, Day 7 Rest Day in Wickenburg, Arizona After six days of pedaling over two states,…