Opinion
MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: What’s the real unemployment rate?
The unemployment rate is the most watched economic indicator by the media and the public. It’s easy to understand why. The unemployment rate is a ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
DG MARTIN COLUMN: John Hart’s grim return
“People in publishing have always known that John Hart can flat-out write,” says bestselling author David Baldacci. Hart proves it again with his latest, “The ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
After long wait, all states expected to have opportunities for sports, performing arts
Note: The following is an editorial from Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff, National Federation of High Schools Executive Director. Since the shutdown of high school sports ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
OPINION: Warren’s bill will hide public notices, hurt local newspapers
A version of this editorial first appear in The Salisbury Post ( https://salisburypost.com/2021/01/31/editorial-warrens-bill-will-hide-public-notices-hurt-local-newspapers/ ) Rep. Harry Warren just doesn’t get it. When he personally resumed ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
THE LIBRARY LOOKOUT: New online learning resources available for students, adults
Was one of your New Year’s resolutions to learn a new language? If so, then we have the online resource for you. Transparent Language online ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
DG MARTIN COLUMN: Three new North Carolina-connected congresswomen
Three North Carolina-connected women Democrats broke the mold in the recent congressional elections. The “mold” was Democrats losing congressional seats to Republicans. These three women ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
DOUG CREAMER COLUMN: Broken, needing repairs
My dryer needed some repairs. They weren’t urgent, but they needed to get done. I have the ability to do some repairs. My nephew has ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
MASTER GARDENER COLUMN: Adding edibles to your landscape
Winter months are a great time to plan your garden and landscape space for the coming season. Have you considered adding edibles to your landscape? ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
DOUG CREAMER COLUMN: God is creative
I admit that I am obsessed with weather. It might be more than a hobby for me. I look at the models daily to watch ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
DG MARTIN COLUMN: Jim Bryan, a doctor for Allan Gurganus
Dr. Jim Bryan, who died on Jan. 8 in Chapel Hill at 88, was the kind of caring physician whom author Allan Gurganus is drawn ... Read more