Opinion
I, Bowtie*
I, Bowtie, simple though I appear to be, merit your wonder and awe. If you become aware of the miraculousness which I symbolize, you can help save the freedom we want in America. Not a […]
Month: April 2018
Features
A (cocktail) tradition like no other
Azalea Cocktail Not in Augusta this week for the Masters? Enjoy the color and flavor of the crown jewel of golf and prepare yourself for the N.C. Azalea Festival with the Azalea Cocktail. INGREDIENTS 1 […]
Opinion
KICKLER: Anti-Federalists had victory in the long run
In the history books, Anti-Federalists are frequently portrayed as losers. Without them and their political strategy, however, Americans probably would not have the Bill of Rights. In 1787, the Philadelphia Convention delegates submitted the U.S. […]
Opinion
WILLIAMS: Discrimination and Disparities
I don’t mind saying that this column represents a grossly understated review of “Discrimination and Disparities,” just published by my longtime friend and colleague Dr. Thomas Sowell. In less than 200 pages, Sowell lays waste […]
Features
Three NC chefs nominated for James Beard honors
RALEIGH — Three N.C. chefs are still in the running for the nation’s top culinary awards this year. The James Beard Foundation announced the nominees for its annual awards recently and familiar chefs from the […]
Opinion
BAIER: ‘Roseanne’ is a surprise reflection of America
I was not a fan of the original “Roseanne” and had no intention of watching its return, especially after I couldn’t make it through the first 10 minutes of the rebooted “Will and Grace,” but […]
Article
Everyone happy to see Tiger back at Masters, for now
AUGUSTA, Ga. — There were smiles everywhere and no shortage of well-wishes and encouragement around Augusta National on Monday almost all of it directed at a fit-again Tiger Woods. There might not be quite so […]
Article
Back to the future: ECU to hire former coach Joe Dooley
Two weeks ago, East Carolina turned to former athletic director Dave Hart to help stabilize a program knocked back by the unexpected departure of current leader Jeff Compher. Now it appears that the Pirates are […]
News
Trump says will use military to protect U.S. border
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he planned to use U.S. military forces to protect the nation’s southern border with Mexico until there is a border wall and “proper security.” “We […]
Article
DiVincenzo, strong ‘D’ lead Villanova to NCAA title
Much was made of Villanova‘s balanced, prolific scoring as the Wildcats mowed down one opponent after another in one of the most dominant runs through an NCAA Tournament in years. Lurking in the shadows was a […]