Opinion
LARRY PENKAVA COLUMN: Overweight? Get more sleep.
If you’re overweight you may be sleep deprived. In fact, sleep deprivation could be a cause of many…
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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: North Carolina’s likely path to 2040
RALEIGH — In July of last year, the Census Bureau estimated that some 10.8 million people resided in…
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Expanding 4-H program inspires local youth
North Carolina Cooperative Extension is a strategic partnership between NC State and NC A&T State Universities in partnership…
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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Labor race draws 4 GOP candidates
RALEIGH — The commissioner of labor is one of 10 independently elected members of the Council of State,…
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DG MARTIN COLUMN: Washington’s failures — steppingstones to success
Is it on your February calendar? George Washington’s birthday. Feb. 22. Officially the third Monday in February is…
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DAN KIBLER COLUMN: Guide bemoans missing speckled trout — but loves new push of grey trout, black drum
Noah Lynk of Harkers Island has been guiding fishermen near his home port for decades. He’s seen fish…
Opinion
JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Competition makes district schools better
RALEIGH — North Carolina has experienced the country’s fifth-fastest rate of growth in private-school enrollment since 2020, according…
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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: North Carolina should quit this club
RALEIGH — When it comes to regulating nurses, North Carolina is in an increasingly exclusive club. Unfortunately, the…
Opinion
JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Three Republicans vie to challenge Marshall
RALEIGH — Our state’s constitutional system mirrors the federal system in some ways. North Carolina has three branches…
Columns
DG MARTIN COLUMN: Have the Ukranians already won?
Arguably, the Ukrainians have already won their country’s battle with Putin’s Russia — if we don’t make them…