Opinion
Stops and starts are justified
After initially tapping the brake on school reopenings in Guilford County, Superintendent Sharon Contreras rightly slammed the pedal to the floor.
Opinion
Opinion
Dems may fall just short
Of all the important electoral contests on North Carolina’s ballot, our General Assembly races will be among the most consequential.
Opinion
The Legend of Running Deer (Part 1)
In times long past, many different tribes, or bands of Native Americans, lived along the Pee Dee River. They were mostly Eastern Siouan such as the Catawba, Keyauwee, Waccamaw, and Cheraw tribes.
Opinion
Grab the sheep, the train’s coming!
I love the fall. It’s the most perfect time of year.
Opinion
It’s a shame everyone won’t do what’s right
Three more weeks.
Letters
Kudos to all of the Scotland County Parks and Recreation efforts
It was great to read about upgrades to Hammond Park in The Laurinburg Exchange. I wanted to give a shout out to Scotland County Parks and Recreation and Bryan Graham for finding a way to make this happen. The new equipment will be a great outdoor space for children and their parents. The new restrooms and shelter will provide clean facilities for those who visit and a wonderful venue for events.
Letters
Tuscarora Nation deserves help recovering from centuries of injustice
Are the members of the Tuscarora Nation of North Carolina invisible to the presidential candidates of the United States?
Letters
Writer: A vote for Trump is a vote to keep America American
In response to John Lewis’ letter, “Writer thinks it is time for a 2020 Reflection,” on Oct. 20.
Opinion
This election has featured irresponsibility
It’s entirely possible that Joe Biden will win the 2020 presidential election.
Opinion
The believer’s privilege responsibility to vote
The 2020 general election is already upon us. Many states have already begun early voting, and the actual general election day is just right around the corner. And, as in every election, at least three things are guaranteed to be true. One, every Christian should vote, two, many of them won’t, and three, it actually matters.
Letters
Our relationship with non-human animals and the natural world
Netflix’s explosive new documentary “My Octopus Teacher” chronicles a complex relationship between a man and the world’s most bizarre animal – an octopus. It further testifies to our highly conflicted relationship with non-human animals and the natural world.
Opinion
North Carolina leads in jobs lost
There are about 300,000 fewer jobs in North Carolina today than there were in February, before the start of the COVID-19 recession. That’s a 7.5% drop in total employment — the biggest decline in the southern United States.