There have been numerous opinions written about President Trump’s lying over the last few months. Little has been said about the current lie fest, called a political campaign, that is in progress. Most of the […]
America has reached a dangerous point in its history. The danger from within is as bad, or worst, as the danger from without. We neglected to teach our children America’s history and the history of […]
Often, when I communicate through the paper as the executive director of the Scotland County Tourism Development Authority, it is to promote upcoming festivals or events, or tout the efforts of tourism in the county. […]
I read with interest and some concern your front-page article yesterday about Matthew Block’s withdrawal from the race for County Council. As two places are vacant in this district race, that leaves only one Democrat […]
Let us tell you a story … or a few. “The last man on Earth sat alone in a room. There was a knock on the door.” Frederic Brown’s short story is perfect for the […]
I had the pleasure to have attended the Candidate Forum on Monday evening. I want to say “thank you” to the organizers and candidates for their work and participation. It was very refreshing to have […]
North Carolinians are more upbeat about their state than they are about the nation as a whole, according to election-season polls by Meredith College, Survey USA (for Spectrum News), and Harper Polling (for the Civitas […]
Nikki Haley says she’s not running for president in 2020. We believe her — for now at least — and we think that’s smart on her part. But we wouldn’t object if she changed her […]
I am looking for iconic North Carolina eateries for a new book. The dictionary defines iconic as “widely recognized and well-established” or “widely known and acknowledged especially for distinctive excellence.” The iconic restaurants should be […]
Perhaps the most controversial, divisive and polarizing item on the Nov. 6 ballot in Scotland County took a turn for the better over the weekend when Laurinburg Mayor Matthew Block withdrew his intention to win […]
On Sept, 17, 1918, the formal opening of The State Home and Industrial School for Girls (Samarcand Manor) took place. Until its closing in 2011, Samarcand ministered to the spiritual, academic and vocational needs of […]
North Carolina’s elementary and secondary schools are among the best in the country at delivering academic value for the tax dollars spent on them. If you haven’t heard that before, it’s not your fault. You […]
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