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Opinion

Kenneth Hardin: Becoming a dad made me a better man

By Kenneth Hardin In preparation for the birth of my first son back in 1991, I engaged in all the activities of an excited expectant ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, October 1, 2023 12:00 am

Opinion

Brad Rhodes: Should I trust my retirement to an insurance company?

By Brad Rhodes Annuity companies are among the safest places to trust retirement funds. They are subject to various regulations and safeguards to protect the ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, October 1, 2023 12:00 am

Opinion

Strillacci column: A new season is upon us

By Elisabeth Strillacci For the Salisbury Post I have somehow never been able to see January as the start of the new year. For me, ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, October 1, 2023 12:00 am

Opinion

Ronnie Smith: A cat named Goldie

By Ronnie Smith For the Salisbury Post After reading Elisabeth Strillacci’s editorial “The Hardest Goodbye” in the Sunday, Sept. 17, Salisbury Post, I was deeply ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, October 1, 2023 12:00 am

Opinion

Paul F. Petrick: The Spirit of ‘83

By Paul F. Petrick The Fourth of July is my favorite holiday. But fondness for that joyous jubilee has not lessened my lifelong bewilderment regarding ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, October 1, 2023 12:00 am

Letters

Letter to the Editor — Sept. 28

Landis election mudslinging It is disappointing to read the article in the Saturday, Sept. 23, Post concerning allegations of corruption by current Landis mayor Meredith ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Thursday, September 28, 2023 12:00 am

Letters

Letters to the Editor: Sept. 26

Elisabeth’s departure is a loss I am so saddened to learn that Elisabeth Strillacci is leaving the Salisbury Post. Having joined the paper just 20 ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Tuesday, September 26, 2023 12:00 am

My Turn

My Turn with Nan Lund: I’m how old?

So I’m 80. Now what? Birthdays have a way of sneaking up on me. I tend to forget how old I am until something brings ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, September 24, 2023 9:43 pm

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor Sept. 24

Sunday paper on Saturday? In two weeks I’ll be 64 years old. The old adage of “if I would have known I’d live this long, ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, September 24, 2023 9:41 pm

Opinion

Kenneth L. Hardin: Reading kept me from being a bored teen

When I was 13-15 years old, I was in the earliest stages of becoming a “Blerd” aka a Black Nerd. This may be a foreign ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, September 24, 2023 9:41 pm

Opinion

Brad Rhodes: How insurance companies invest your premiums

By Brad Rhodes Managing investments is a core function of insurance companies, much like trying to achieve a perfect balance between offense and defense in ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, September 24, 2023 12:00 am

Opinion

Bryan Golden: Is success bad?

Many people strive for success. Some who achieve success engage in self-destructive behavior. Then there are those who claim to avoid success because it changes ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Thursday, September 21, 2023 12:00 am

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor 9-20

Neighbors lives devastated by addiction Around the corner, across the street, our next-door neighbor. We never know whose life is devastated by substance use. According ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Thursday, September 21, 2023 12:00 am

My Turn

My Turn, Renee Scheidt: Gun free zones are dangerous

This past week when I walked into the building for my doctor’s appointment, I saw this sign on the door, “No guns allowed.” Frankly, this ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Tuesday, September 19, 2023 12:00 am

Opinion

Brad Rhodes: The Retirement Red Zone: Scoring big with safe money strategies and secure investments

By Brad Rhodes 1. Entering the red zone: nearing retirement — In football, the red zone is the area of the field between the 20-yard ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, September 17, 2023 12:00 am

Opinion

Kenneth L. Hardin: I said I wouldn’t shed anymore tears

By Kenneth Hardin I have to confess my dishonesty. I told an untruth, but I’m not ashamed of it. I wear this badge of deceit ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, September 17, 2023 12:00 am

Opinion

Larry Efird: The spell of college football

By Larry Efird My earliest memories of college football go all the way back to when I was a Cub Scout in Kannapolis and our ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, September 17, 2023 12:00 am

Letters

Letters to the editor: Corn versus houses

I live on Miller Road in China Grove. I am really pleased to see corn still being planted and harvested at the intersection of N.C. ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Thursday, September 14, 2023 12:00 am

Opinion

Brad Rhodes: Finding the end zone — safe money investing for a winning retirement strategy

By Brad Rhodes Kicking off: The importance of safe money investing Retirement planning is not unlike a high-stakes football game, where each decision you make ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, September 10, 2023 12:00 am

Clyde

Clyde: Put a lid on it

“He shall cover thee with his feathers and under his wings shalt thou trust” (Psalm 91:4). Lids, like people, come in all sizes and kinds, ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Tuesday, September 5, 2023 12:00 am

Opinion

My turn by Ben Coulter: The relevance of Labor Day today

While many view Labor Day simply as the unofficial end of summer or an opportunity for a three-day weekend, the holiday’s significance should not be ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, September 3, 2023 12:00 am

Opinion

Kenneth L. Hardin: Has hate become an American value?

How do you go to church in Charleston S.C., sit in a prayer circle and end up being slaughtered because someone had so much hatred ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, September 3, 2023 12:00 am

Opinion

Brad Rhodes: The critical trio of life expectancy, health care costs and retirement risks

By Brad Rhodes When it comes to preparing for retirement, a holistic approach is imperative. As you map out your golden years, three pivotal considerations ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, September 3, 2023 12:00 am

Opinion

My Turn: The Two Nanas, Pam Bloom and Nan Lund: Unhappy birthday, Leandro

Why are public school advocates across the state singing “Unhappy Birthday, Leandro” on August 31? This day marks one year since Leandro was last heard ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Tuesday, August 29, 2023 12:00 am

Opinion

Brad Rhodes: Inflation, longevity and market volatility 

By Brad Rhodes In the ever-shifting economic landscape, modern-day retirees face a trio of formidable adversaries — inflation, longevity and market volatility. While these factors are unavoidable realities of ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, August 27, 2023 12:00 am

Opinion

My Turn by Renee C. Scheidt: NC Stands Up Against Woke Agenda

We’re living in a world gone mad. How else are we to describe the tidal wave of left wing ideologies threatening to destroy our very ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Thursday, August 24, 2023 12:00 am

Opinion

Brad Rhodes: Health planning for retirement: Frequently asked questions

By Brad Rhodes You may think that retirement is a long way off, especially if you’ve recently changed jobs, started a family or are sending ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, August 20, 2023 12:00 am

Opinion

Letters to the Editor August 17

Sports Integrity It was April 6, 2019 and the Auburn Tigers were playing Virginia’s Cavaliers in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four. With the score ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Thursday, August 17, 2023 12:00 am

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