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DG MARTIN COLUMN: Two North Carolina Black owned barbecue restaurants make an expert’s favorites list

Is Black barbecue better than what whites prepare? A new book by a respected Black food writer raises ...

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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Resist the temptation to coerce

The problem with freedom is that other people may do things that trouble, annoy or even anger you. ...

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DG MARTIN COLUMN: A woman takes over the Parkway, and thanks to Josephus Daniels

The National Park Service’s recent announcement that a woman would be the new superintendent of the Blue Ridge ...

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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Tax policy shapes mitigation flows

North Carolina is a popular destination for those seeking to make a new life in a new state. ...

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MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: Should we revive the idea of a negative income tax?

Income inequality, poverty, hunger, unemployment — these are all issues that have been with us for a while ...

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DOUG CREAMER COLUMN: Passing the torch

After a long pause caused by COVID, our church has decided to begin offering children’s church again. Our ...

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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Bigger government isn’t the answer

Is it the job of government to make you happy? While it may seem like a straightforward question, ...

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GUEST COLUMN: Investing in the community

Community finance is not a new concept, but it has seen its fair share of changes over the ...

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OPINION: Earth Day in Stanly County

COVID has affected just about everything since early 2020, and that includes Earth Day. In 2020, the billion ...

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MASTER GARDENER COLUMN: Start composting in support of Earth Day

Composting is probably one of the easiest ways an individual can honor Earth Day, which is to conserve ...

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