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One on One: The ‘Scots-Irish’ and the ‘Savage South’

By D.G. Martin “The Savage South” is an image that retired UNC-Chapel Hill Lineberger Professor of the Humanities ...

EMPLOYMENT

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Guest Opinion: Employment gains reflect policy successes

By John Hood RALEIGH — North Carolina’s strong economic performance persists — as do the lessons it reveals ...

MEDICAID

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Letter to the Editor: Deep cuts to Medicaid (and yes, Medicare) in House Budget Reconciliation Bill

To the Editor: Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved a controversial tax and spending bill (H.R. ...

RAW MILK

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Op-Ed: Raw milk consumption risks greater than perceived benefits

By Steve Troxler From childhood, we have learned that milk is a foundational food, growing strong bones and ...

INFLATION

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You Decide: Where are we on the inflation battle?

By Mike Walden Price inflation was one of the top issues in the 2024 presidential election. People were ...

homeless

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Commentary: NC House bills will undercut services to homeless vets

By Benjamin Horton As a U.S. Navy veteran, I am honored to manage a team that serves other ...

HEROES

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Letter to the Editor: Heroes

To the Editor This quiet, rainy Memorial Day morning my thoughts wander from the present to the past ...

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News

Railey: Investigators, lawyers got this Nags Head murder case right

Editor’s note: This is an excerpt from John Railey’s latest true-crime book, The Carolinian Murder at Nags Head: ...

MEDICARE

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Social Security Matters: Ask Rusty – I’m a retired veteran; why must I pay for Medicare?

By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor, Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: I’m a retired Navy ...

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One on One: Language and life on Ocracoke

By D.G. Martin Are you a dingbatter?? This word is used by local people in Ocracoke for the ...

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