Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Cheney defends democracy, shows courage
There is a book by President Kennedy titled “Profiles in Courage.” In the years since his presidency the…
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Dogs deserve money
I attended the Oakboro Board of Commissioners meeting [Monday] night to express my extreme disappointment in the treatment…
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Going with Jackson
Comparisons of candidates are critical to our knowing whom to vote for. Stein with Robinson: one who believes…
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Legislators can set our state on a healthier path forward
As someone who runs a 501c3 nonprofit helping those dealing with addiction in North Carolina, I am very…
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: We have an immigration problem, not a crisis
Much of the rhetoric from Donald Trump and his supporters is framed to engender in Americans a sense…
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: School plan is not fair to students
From the SNAP’s articles, I understand that the Board of Education, through the Stanly County Schools Facilities Committee,…
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: We choose democracy
Editor’s Note: The writer is responding to a letter in the July 6-7 edition. Are we frightened, Dr…
Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Giving roses where roses are due
Someone once told me, “Sometimes, we need to give roses where roses are due.” In this context, he…
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: IRS needs to finish processing claims
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, my business, Servpro located in Norwood, was faced with many challenges including out…
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Trump and the Supreme Court
Are you frightened? If you are not, you should be. This country has been flirting with totalitarianism ever…