Guest columns

D.G. Martin: North Carolinians have Dawson to thank

By D.G. Martin “Ray Dawson didn’t do anything funny or foolish.” That statement comes from Felix Joyner, former ...

Columnists

John Hood: Cooper’s Medicaid demand won’t work

By John Hood RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper says he won’t sign a new state budget unless the ...

Opinion

Cal Thomas: Hungarian immigration policy a sound model

By Cal Thomas Two summers ago on a visit to Budapest, I asked the spokesman for the Hungarian ...

Opinion

Charlie Kirk: Conservatives must fight for their voice

By Charlie Kirk Special to The Washington Post By now, most conservatives are convinced that our voices are ...

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: In 2019, consider differences between candidates

As of Friday afternoon and after one week of filing, there were nearly 40 official candidates for municipal ...

Opinion

My turn, David P. Nelson: Convenience is killing us

By David P. Nelson Ever since the beginning of time, humankind has strived to improve the conditions of ...

Opinion

Whitey Harwood: When will everyone be happy?

The Salisbury Post “welcomes” letters every 14 days, especially if you write about a statue. I have read ...

Opinion

Regina Dancy: ‘Cry loud and spare not’ is our plea

Principle No. 7: We aim to shift the distorted moral narrative often promoted by religious extremists in the ...

Opinion

Cokie and Steven V. Roberts: The only certainty is uncertainty

By Cokie Roberts and Steven V. Roberts There is no clarity in the presidential race at this point, ...

News

David Freeze: With bike troubles behind, it’s on to Alaska

I woke up in the Caribou campground and immediately checked the front tire on my bike. It had ...

Columnists

Sharon Randall: Children born to bring joy

By Sharon Randall Children are born to bring light into the world. They bring other things, too — ...

David Freeze

David Freeze: Trip comes up short to eat

So many good things happened in Teslin, Canada, last night (Tuesday, July 2), and the best of them ...

Columnists

John Hood: Context need on school spending

By John Hood RALEIGH — The average salary of a public schoolteacher in North Carolina was about $54,000 ...

Columnists

Leonard Pitts: What will we do in future without newspapers?

By Leonard Pitts “The Vindy,” as it’s known, announced its death about a week before Jeffrey Epstein was ...

Opinion

Kathleen Parker: Acosta displayed rare cowardice before justice

By Kathleen Parker WASHINGTON — It helps to know people in high places, especially if you’re a sex ...

David Freeze

David Freeze: Alaska trip is toughest yet on bike

I slept in the woods near the Alaska Highway last night (Monday, July 1). I slept good but ...

My Turn

My turn, Ann Brownlee: Rowan County can preserve history on Yadkin River

By Ann Brownlee There is something about waterways which is relaxing to the soul. As urbanization increases, and ...

Guest columns

D.G. Martin: Kaepernick, Nike right for different reason

By D.G. Martin Colin Kaepernick and Nike are right about one thing. The original American flag, the one ...

David Freeze

David Freeze: Grizzly encounter requires fast getaway

So many things were happening Tuesday morning (July 2). I needed to check my messages and also needed ...

Columnists

Natalie Alms: Partisan gerrymandering warrants concern

There isn’t a national shortage of potential political crises. Millennials and members of Generation Z might not have ...

Columnists

Thomas Mills: Medicaid expansion critical in budget

By Thomas Mills Monday night, the legislature was scheduled to vote on an override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto ...

David Freeze

David Freeze: End of trip now 12 days away

I ended up cycling 111 miles Sunday (June 30) to do at least two things. I am back ...

Guest columns

Marc Thiessen: Rapinoe’s protests hurt fight for gender equity

By Marc Thiessen WASHINGTON — Nike has withdrawn a new Independence Day-themed shoe featuring the Revolutionary War-era flag ...

Guest columns

Kendal Mobley: White supremacy’s history critical in ‘Fame’ debate

By Kendal Mobley In the debate over the Confederate monument known as “Fame,” the history of white supremacy ...

Lifestyle

David Freeze: Gotta Run

How to take a rest day Yes, they are needed. To take a day off is necessary but ...

David Freeze

David Freeze: Journey inches closer to Alaska Highway

All went OK last night (Saturday, June 29) out in the woods. There were some motels nearby, though ...

Opinion

Sharon Randall: Granddaughter gives her best

By Sharon Randall Let me introduce you to my new hairdresser, Eleanor Rose. I call her “El.” She ...

David Freeze

David Freeze: Journey hits halfway mark with two days left on Cassiar Highway

My night stealth camping at the Bob Quinn rest area and airport went just fine in the tent. ...

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