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MATTHEWS: Giving thanks at Thanksgiving

November 28, 2024 Stacey Matthews

Giving thanks should be something we do on a daily basis, but understandably, that oftentimes get lost in the hustle and bustle of daily life. This year has gone by like a blur for Mom […]

HILL: Remember when Lt. Gov. Jim Gardner was stripped of all powers?

November 28, 2024 Frank Hill

There was much hand-wringing, pearl-clutching and fingernail-gnawing among liberal activists last week when the Republican-led General Assembly “reassigned” (“took away,” say the critics) some duties of statewide elected officials who were elected on Nov. 5 […]

Several NC races headed to recounts

November 28, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Multiple General Assembly races and a state Supreme Court race have come in with under a 1% margin separating candidates and are headed to a recount. “Recounts are a regular part of the […]

Blake caps Hurricanes’ rally in win over Rangers

November 27, 2024 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — Jackson Blake could have been forgiven if he let his first period turnover that led to a Rangers goal get to him. “Obviously that was not what I wanted to start the game,” […]

Cooper’s ICE, Opportunity Scholarship veto overridden

November 27, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Lawmakers in the North Carolina legislature overrode Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of House Bill 10 last week. The House overrode the veto on Nov. 19 by a vote of 72-44. Three Democrats crossed […]

The Word: A Thanksgiving Proclamation

November 27, 2024 John F. Kennedy

“It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord.” More than three centuries ago, the Pilgrims, after a year of hardship and peril, humbly and reverently set aside a special day upon which […]

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