Sparks Fly In State Treasurer Debate
By JOHN HOOD
RALEIGH — The person who manages most of state government’s financial assets — the $107 billion pension fund for state and local...
You Decide: How Will The Virus Affect Economic Development?
By Dr. Mike Walden
Although Covid-19 is still with us, there’s been a recent shift in the kind of attention given to the virus. For...
COVID Shapes Debate On Worker Safety
RALEIGH — For 16 years, former state Rep. Cherie Berry has served as North Carolina’s labor commissioner. Now she’s retiring, and another Republican state...
Ticket-Splitting Still Shapes Elections
By JOHN HOOD
RALEIGH — North Carolina, like most of the country, has become increasingly polarized in our political thinking and behavior. But what does...
Virtual Learning Continues, But Schools Too Important To Stay In Limbo
By: Becki Gray
I spent several days with three students who are, by mandate from the governor and the Mecklenburg County school board, learning at home....
Social Security Matters – About the Mystery of Spousal Benefits
By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor
Association of Mature American Citizens
Ask Rusty – About the Mystery of Spousal Benefits
Dear Rusty: From what I’ve researched,...
Take A Walk On The Sunny Side
By JOHN HOOD
RALEIGH — In this seemingly endless year of disease, destruction, dissension, and despair, what’s an optimist to do?
This is no hypothetical question...
Candidates Clash On Reopening Schools
By JOHN HOOD
RALEIGH — When Democrat Jen Mangrum and Republican Catherine Truitt first filed to run for state superintendent of public instruction, neither could...
You Decide: Recession, Recovery or Something Else?
By Dr. Mike Walden
When I speak to groups – virtually for the last six months – I perceive two concerns. One is fear about the...
Letter To The Editor: Can The County Manager Or Commissioners Pick Up My Trash?
What’s the big deal about trash decals?
A few days ago, I realized that my trash decal had expired and to ensure that I was...
