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My turn, George W. Benson: Ensure safe, free, fair elections

By George W. Benson Let me say right off the bat I am very honored to be representing ...

Columnists

John Hood: GOP control of counties show voters want practical solutions

By John Hood RALEIGH — As the fall homestretch of the 2020 election approaches, you’re probably not spending ...

My Turn

My turn, Susan Lee: Intentional changes needed to become authentic democracy

By Susan Lee Open dialogue, hard won collaboration and equitable outcomes are the heart of democracy.   As ...

Guest columns

Sharon Randall: Sunny days ahead

By Sharon Randall My grandmothers did a lot of fine things for me. Both were great cooks, specializing ...

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: Rowan poised to capitalize on shifting attitudes about small town living

It’s a question many workers in America are asking themselves: when it’s possible to work from anywhere with ...

Columnists

Cal Thomas: Black Lives Matter movement, organization don’t match

By Cal Thomas Politicians and various social justice groups have long used labels that have nothing to do ...

Guest columns

Guest columnist: Health crisis exposes social service limits

By Cori Buck Both COVID-19 and drug addiction have struck North Carolina.   This dual threat has created ...

Opinion

Francis Koster: Kids can help other succeed during online learning

By Francis Koster A fierce, disorganized debate is raging as our country approaches the time schools traditionally open.  Those ...

Opinion

Leonard Pitts: Donald Trump says ‘Nobody likes me’

By Leonard Pitts “Nobody likes me.” — Donald Trump “Truth or Consequences” is the name of a town ...

Columnists

Byron York: Biden’s vice presidential search underscores age problem

By Byron York An article in Politico got a lot of buzz in Washington, D.C., by reporting that ...

Opinion

John Hood: Founder of Hood seminary, Livingstone deserving of monument

By John Hood RALEIGH — If you’ve lived in North Carolina for even a few years, you’ve probably ...

Guest columns

Gary Pearce: How should voters view polls after 2016?

By Gary Pearce “The polls were wrong in 2016. Why should I believe them now?” The more polls ...

Opinion

Cal Thomas: Government really is coming for our guns

By Cal Thomas For years, conservative groups and especially the National Rifle Association have been warning that the ...

Guest columns

Francis Koster: During COVID-19 war, make sure all are counted

By Francis Koster We are at war with COVID-19. What is surprising, though, is that the casualty reports ...

Columnists

Leonard Pitts: Trump knows how to put on show

By Leonard Pitts We are watching a show. It’s important to keep that in mind. It has its ...

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: Discovering new joys in changing times

With more COVID-19 cancellations than I can count, it’s been easier than usual to become engrossed in sports ...

Opinion

My turn, Karen Alexander: Cities need resources to lead

By Karen Alexander In these trying and tumultuous times, North Carolinians are hurting.  Across our state, people are ...

Columnists

John Hood: COVID-19 infections far exceed cases

RALEIGH — You may recall that back in early April, a panel of health analysts presented Gov. Roy ...

Columnists

Sharon Randall: Our own signs of life

By Sharon Randall Somedays when I’m feeling low, wishing the world were a better place than it seems ...

My Turn

My Turn, Betsy Overcash: Did council take path of least resistance?

By Betsy Overcash Today, I chose to ride down Innes Street to see for myself where “Fame” once ...

My Turn

My Turn, Francis Koster: Step up, volunteer to help

By Francis Koster The next year or so is going to test our individual souls, and the soul ...

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: 60 years ago, Wright became a force for change

Back then, DeeDee Wright was a civil rights baby. When she was a teenager, she stuck her neck ...

Columnists

John Hood: Pipeline demise won’t halt natural gas

RALEIGH — The proposed natural-gas pipeline through Eastern North Carolina is dead. Long live natural gas! Admittedly, there ...

Opinion

Dean Ridings: Congress considers legislation that would support local news organizations

By Dean Ridings In the past five months, Congress has responded to the coronavirus public health crisis with ...

My Turn

My turn, Susan Smith: Safety, joy found in volunteering with Rowan Helping Ministries

By Susan Smith Over the past several years, it has been my pleasure to volunteer at Rowan Helping ...

Columnists

John Hood: Demise of pipeline won’t halt natural gas

By John Hood RALEIGH — The proposed natural-gas pipeline through Eastern North Carolina is dead. Long live natural ...

Columnists

Leonard Pitts: What ruined Donald Trump? Family issues started early

By Leonard Pitts If the Trump family had never existed, someone would have invented them. Indeed, they’d have ...

Guest columns

Dean Ridings: Legislation would support local news outlets

By Dean Ridings In the past five months, Congress has responded to the coronavirus public health crisis with ...

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