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D.G. MARTIN COLUMN: Samson’s death and Luigi’s killing

What does the Biblical character Samson have to do with Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of CEO Brian ... Read more

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DOUG CREAMER COLUMN: The ‘Dead’ Middle

We have been enjoying some nice rain showers at our house lately. After a long, hot, dry spell ... Read more

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DOUG CREAMER COLUMN: God as our Father

Let’s face it, there are not many families like “The Brady Bunch” or “Leave it to Beaver.” There ... Read more

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DOUG CREAMER COLUMN: Sharing our faith

When I was in college our church organized the college students into groups and sent us out on ... Read more

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Why is there so much hate?

I received a card in the mail suggesting l not vote for Peter Asciutto. The content was harsh ... Read more

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DOUG CREAMER COLUMN: Feeling under the weather

I’ve been feeling under the weather this past week. Some may say that I’m feeling under the weather ... Read more

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JoyTime Ministries to celebrate 10th anniversary with Oakboro event

For one Stanly County native, finding the right prescription for women’s spiritual health has grown into a full-time ... Read more

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DOUG CREAMER COLUMN: Why write?

I grew up in a home where my parents read. They both read the newspaper at breakfast. They ... Read more

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DOUG CREAMER COLUMN: Passing the torch

After a long pause caused by COVID, our church has decided to begin offering children’s church again. Our ... Read more

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DOUG CREAMER COLUMN: Turn to the Word

My wife used to work as an elementary school librarian many years ago. She read and talked about ... Read more