Opinion
JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Elections bill ignores state constitution
RALEIGH — Republican lawmakers in North Carolina have legitimate grievances against the Democrat-controlled State Board of Elections. The…
Sports
DAN KIBLER COLUMN: A $3.5 million problem
By Dan Kibler Maybe it’s because there is so much money at stake, but the Big Rock Blue…
Sports
DAVID FREEZE COLUMN: Continuing northeast for more NC county seats
Editor’s note: David Freeze is a runner, running coach and long-distance cyclist from China Grove in Rowan County.…
Opinion
MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: Where is the economy today?
A year ago, a large percentage of economists were predicting that by now, the economy either would be…
Opinion
JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Carolina lawmakers split on debt deal
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s own Patrick McHenry, who represents our 10th District in the U.S. House of Representatives,…
Opinion
DG MARTIN COLUMN: A sequel to ‘Big Fish’
You could forgive me if you knew that I would like to be like Daniel Wallace. His best-selling…
Opinion
MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: Is the economy good, bad or uncertain?
Clint Eastwood has long been one of my favorite actors, going all the way back to his TV…
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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Legislative-appointment bill goes too far
RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly seems poised to strip additional appointment powers from the governor. Senate…
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A threat to public education
The N.C. General Assembly is proposing to divert millions of taxpayer dollars, in an arguably unconstitutional manner, away…
Opinion
OPINION: Foundation Forward, Charters of Freedom
Foundation Forward, Charters of Freedom — Founding Fathers and other Influencing Citizens. How They Served Our Country This…