Opinion
COLUMN: Representative payees help you manage your Social Security
By Lisa Wallace Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in North Carolina Some people who receive monthly Social Security…
Opinion
DOUG CREAMER COLUMN: Music to my ears
Last night my wife and I watched a television program we like, and when it was over, I…
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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Worker shortage won’t end soon
On a recent road trip through Western North Carolina and North Georgia, I had occasion to stop at…
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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Few senators served in House
Thanks to state Sen. Jeff Jackson bowing out of North Carolina’s Democratic primary, the 2022 field for U.S.…
Opinion
DG MARTIN COLUMN: The famous man from Tally Ho
Who is the most famous North Carolinian today? If you check the latest edition of the World Almanac…
Opinion
MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: Will 2022 be a boom, bust or in-between?
Although all the final numbers aren’t in, it appears North Carolina experienced a very good economy in 2021.…
Opinion
COLUMN: How to get your baby’s Social Security number
By Lisa Wallace Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in North Carolina Welcoming a baby to your family is…
Opinion
LIBRARY LOOKOUT COLUMN: New year, new reads
If you’re like myself and the avid library users we adore, you’re always looking for your next great…
Columns
DOUG CREAMER COLUMN: Happy New Year
It was a year that many want to put to bed. Others found 2021 to be a good…
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COLUMN: Nominations accepted for Citizen of the Year
At its annual meeting in the first quarter of each year, the Stanly County Chamber of Commerce presents…