Sports
DAN KIBLER COLUMN: Was Idalia a big factor in Neuse River fish kill?
A hurricane doesn’t have to make a direct hit on the North Carolina coast to do damage. A ...
Opinion
JOHN HOOD COLUMN: College rankings reveal awkward truths
RALEIGH — College and university rankings are a massive deal, as Regina George might say — and not ...
Opinion
LIVESTOCK COLUMN: What’s in your toolbox for fall calving?
If they aren’t already, fall calves will be dropping soon, so it’s a good time to evaluate what’s ...
Columns
DG MARTIN COLUMN: Reading to the end
You are not going to finish reading this column. And it is not necessarily because the column is ...
Opinion
OPINION: Paper is our last defense against cyber attacks in health
It’s no secret that the United States of America has powerful enemies. Every day, adversaries like Russia and ...
Opinion
JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Economic data paint a cloudy picture
RALEIGH — How healthy is our economy? If you’ve just returned from the grocery store or gas station, ...
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Protect our land
Editor’s Note: The sender has address this to county commissioners: Stanly County: “A place to visit, a place ...
Sports
DAVID FREEZE COLUMN: Newest treks include Asheboro, Pittsboro, Louisburg
Editor’s note: David Freeze is a runner, running coach and long-distance cyclist from China Grove in Rowan County. ...
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CRYSTAL COCKMAN COLUMN: A peaceful paddle at Falls Reservoir
On Aug. 30, I went for an awesome paddle at Falls Reservoir, also known as the Narrows. This ...
Opinion
DG MARTIN COLUMN: A blessing or curse
“The mosaics have been a blessing and a curse.” UNC-Chapel Hill professor Jodi Magness was talking about the ...