Opinion
DG MARTIN COLUMN: Mighty Mecklenburg
“Why do you Mecklenburgers always act so high and mighty?” I still get this question every now and ...
Opinion
DG MARTIN COLUMN: Why no Poole’s in ‘Roadside Eateries’?
“I can’t find Poole’s in the revised edition of ‘North Carolina’s Roadside Eateries: A Traveler’s Guide to Local ...
Opinion
JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Winners still flirt with swing voters
RALEIGH — Carolina Journal’s first post-primary survey is out. It shows our state’s 2024 general elections will be, ...
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Give us sanctuary from Daylight Saving Time
Now that the county commissioners have dealt with the non-issue of fluoridated drinking water, here’s the next problem ...
Sports
DAN KIBLER COLUMN: On the hunt for wild turkey
I was thinking the other day that I really need to start scouting for turkey season. It will ...
Opinion
MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: What are the key challenges for N.C.’s future?
Long ago, my father told me it was always good to look ahead. Why? Because problems may appear ...
Opinion
JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Disappointing primaries lacked substance
RALEIGH — Party nominations for North Carolina’s 2024 elections are, for the most part, decided. Just four races ...
Opinion
JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Common fallacies impede sound policy
RALEIGH — Those who advocate rational public policy, based on a thorough understanding of the principles of human ...
Opinion
HORTICULTURE COLUMN: Great time for garden planning
February through March is a crucial time for the home gardener. While there may not be significant activity ...
Opinion
DOUG CREAMER COLUMN: Hope in the future
Last week was the annual State DECA Competition. DECA is an association of marketing students. You may be ...