North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper gave residents a glimpse into what they can expect to hear when he announces a move to a new executive order that could ease restrictions next week.
In a Tuesday …
SANFORD — James Crouch, 96, died Tuesday September 22, 2020 at the UNC Jim and Betsy Hospice Home in Pittsboro. Arrangements provided by the Smith Funeral Home of Broadway.
SANFORD — James William “Tinker” Duke Jr., 56, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, at UNC Rex Hospital. He was born in Lee County.
Arrangements by Smith Funeral Home of Broadway.
A parent’s perspective
After the first two days of school, I believe it is important for county leaders to hear a parent’s perspective of how things are so far...
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To the editor:
I served as director of elections for Harnett County during the 2012 Presidential Election. I am writing to encourage everyone to help the Board of …
Columnist presents circular argument
To the editor:
In response to Walter Williams, (Editorial column, July 24) “Historical ignorance and Confederate generals.” He presented circular argument because the founding fathers called …
‘Because you lived, you cared, you loved and you taught’
It was a good day and a sad day that hot August day in Dunn when we watched our neighbor, Louise Thaggard, put her trunk in her father’s car. Louise was on her way to college, St Augustine College …
Our print days are changing, our mission isn’t
Where can you find the weather, a crossword puzzle, what’s coming up on TV, what your local elected leaders are doing and an historical fact that can spark conversation?
If you’re lucky …
The young are not immune
Some gentle words of advice for the spring break revelers, blissful beachgoers and corona carousers who have poohed-poohed social distancing out of a reckless sense of both entitlement and …
Adjustments can stem the tide of economic downturn
As the coronavirus public health crisis continues to spread, it’s also creating an economic crisis that will impact the world. Last week, Congress approved a stimulus package that will provide some …
Framers, pivoters and defensemen
Sure as autumn leaves turn color and fall is the inevitable political debate season now upon us. If you are old enough to remember the Kennedy-Nixon debates, you will recall the time when there was …
Language and thought
Seventeenth-century poet and intellect John Milton predicted, “When language in common use in any country becomes irregular and depraved, it is followed by their ruin and degradation.” …
Language and thought
Seventeenth-century poet and intellect John Milton predicted, “When language in common use in any country becomes irregular and depraved, it is followed by their ruin and degradation.” …
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