Opinion
DEAN RIDINGS COLUMN: This week, and every week, newspapers are for you
Americans have more media options than ever. We are inundated with stories, memes, videos and promotions 24 hours…
Sports
DAVID FREEZE COLUMN: Visiting more counties as the challenge winds down
Editor’s note: David Freeze is a runner, running coach and long-distance cyclist from China Grove in Rowan County.…
Opinion
DG MARTIN COLUMN: Time for apples
The Lincoln County Apple Festival is set for Lincolnton on Oct. 21. Since 1972 this vibrant community event…
Opinion
PEEKING INTO THE PAST: New London
The New London Baptist Church was organized Sept. 12, 1905. There were 16 charter members and C.J. Black…
Opinion
JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Living in North Carolina still a bargain
RALEIGH — Decades ago, when I moved back to North Carolina from the nation’s capital, my rent dropped…
Sports
DAN KIBLER COLUMN: Meet the puddingwife wrasse
North Carolina may have another world-record fish to brag about – of course, if you can brag about…
Opinion
DG MARTIN COLUMN: The Auman legacy covers the state
When Watts Auman, beloved community and political leader in Moore County, died at 84 on Sept. 17, I…
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MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: How can homeowners cope with high interest rates?
One of the busiest times of my career as a faculty member at North Carolina State University was…
Opinion
PEEKING INTO THE PAST: Dr. Bivens
Dr. Edward S. Bivens was originally from Wadesboro. He received his undergraduate degree from Davidson in 1937, followed…
Opinion
LARRY PENKAVA COLUMN: A pop quiz for the elderly
When Jimmy Buffett died on Sept. 1, I, like many of you, was saddened. I hadn’t really thought…