Commentary/Opinion
Letter To The Editor: Benson’s Challenges Run Deeper Than Personalities
This letter is written for those who want to read to understand, not for those who simply want to read…
You Decide: How Will You Vote On New Tax Proposals?
By Mike Walden The North Carolina General Assembly has been busy debating some new ideas that we will be asked…
Social Security Matters: I’m Being Released From Incarceration. What Are My Social Security Options?
By AMAC Foundation Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: In a previous column, you wrote…
Denser Cities Won’t Rely On Transit
By John Hood RALEIGH — Policymakers can’t make any significant headway on housing affordability unless they make it easier for…
Honoring Our Servicemembers
By Governor Josh Stein Throughout May, we are celebrating our brave servicemembers during Military Appreciation Month. For generations, North Carolinians…
You Decide: Is The U.S. Energy Independent?
By Mike Walden The Iran war has caused a worldwide shortage of oil, which has been translated into a shortage…
Good Riddance To Racial Gerrymandering
By John Hood RALEIGH — When the U.S. Supreme Court announced its 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, placing stringent…
Survey Of N.C. Employers Provides Insights For Job Seekers
By Ben Coulter, Ed.D. If you’ve been looking for a job in North Carolina, or know someone who is, you’ve…
Letter To The Editor: Benson Mayor Says Tough Budget Decisions Are Necessary
To the Citizens of Benson, I want to speak directly and candidly about the proposed adjustments to the Fiscal Year…
You Decide: Why Are Trailer Parks Disappearing?
By Mike Walden The term “housing affordability crisis” is commonly used today. It refers to the difficulty of homebuyers, particularly…
