There are a host of reasons why North Carolina has two distinct economies, one rich and the other in varying stages of poverty. It’s largely an urban-rural divide, with most of our big cities enjoying […]
Although I write regularly about politics and public policy, my “day job,” so to speak, is to give money away. It’s not as easy as you might think. Or, to be more precise, it may […]
“The Goodliest Land …” That was once part of a statement used by our first English settlers to describe what later became North Carolina. It is still well representative, and especially for Scotland County. Scotland […]
Is it the job of government to make you happy? While it may seem like a straightforward question, there are some important subtleties packed into those few words. On the face of it, “no” feels […]
During the past three weeks, you’ve been introduced to my friend, Peter. My week-long adventure seven years ago that took me 752 miles north on a mission to visit a high school buddy serves as […]
Last week, we were critical about several concerns surrounding the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office, perhaps most about the perceived lack of transparency and communication with the media and public. To his credit, Sheriff Ralph Kersey […]
I thoroughly appreciate and enjoy Beacham McDougal’s historical research so well presented in your newspaper. Staff writer Jael Pembrick’s Feb. 8 article concerning McDougal’s research on Rosenwald schools struck a sentimental chord in my memory. […]
All of a sudden, Medicaid expansion is a big topic in Raleigh. Senate Democrats are pushing a bill, and New Hanover County’s Sen. Harper Peterson thinks it’s a good idea. We do too. Even Republicans […]
If silence equals consent, then a wall of silence surrounds Laurinburg Institute. Our 55-acre school is the oldest black owned and operated prep school in the United States. The campus, with its 13 buildings, are […]
I decided a few years ago that I wasn’t going to let my circumstances define my legacy. As dramatic as that sounds, we all leave a legacy and many times, the impact of our lives […]
The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of workers for temporary jobs across North Carolina for the 2020 Census. The 2020 Census Jobs website allows applicants to apply for a range of positions, including recruiting […]
I was born in Charlotte. But I grew up in rural Mecklenburg County. There used to be such a place — and, indeed, quite a few such places still exist in our increasingly urbanized state. […]
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