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We call on our senators

I am writing today to urge our community and our elected officials to support the reauthorization of the Violence Against ...

My Turn

Three “Skips” not to be skipped

I’ve only known three guys nicknamed “Skip,” but they are all memorable in their own way. The first ...

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An unwelcome ‘choice’

The Washington Daily News article, “Kidwell Bills Could Bring Election Changes” that recently ran was about two N.C. ...

Crime

NC achieving justice for sexual assault survivors

On average, 36 sexual assault evidence collection kits are collected each week in North Carolina. It is staggering ...

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A fiscally sound, common-sense solution

By Dr. Greg Murphy As another season of football comes to a conclusion with “the Big Game,” the ...

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A new year for rural North Carolina

By Patrick Woodie In 2018, it was a tale of two North Carolinas: a story showing both our ...

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The Tar Heel State needs to stand up for its communities

Those who work in health care are in the business of taking care of people. It is an ...

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Collecting for the homeless

Another Thanksgiving holiday comes with the success of giving! This year of giving to what God said, “When ...

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N.C.’s ex-governors: vote against two amendments

The N.C. General Assembly has had its share of face-offs with the courts. Repeatedly, judges have ruled unconstitutional any ...

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Resilience in the wake of Hurricane Florence

It’s been said times like these bring out the best in people. I know that to be true. ...

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