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DISASTER

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Causey: Be prepared. Here’s what to put in your disaster ‘go bag’

By Mike Causey In the past couple of weeks, as hurricane season approached, I’ve discussed how important it ...

savage south

Opinion

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 ...

INFLATION

Opinion

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 ...

MEDICARE

Opinion

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 ...

savage south

Opinion

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 ...

DISASTER

Opinion

Causey: Let’s prepare for the 2025 hurricane season

By Mike Causey Forecasters have predicted an extremely active hurricane season, which began June 1. Are you prepared? ...

savage south

Opinion

One on One: Censoring books about race

By D.G. Martin Do you remember what a “segregation scholarship” is – or was? “A Forgotten Migration: Black ...

MEDICARE

Opinion

Social Security Matters: Ask Rusty – How do I apply for Social Security?

By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor, Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: I just turned 65 ...

love

Opinion

The Bright Side: Why love?

There’s an artist I’ve been listening to since I was a freshman in college (2014). His music found ...

INFLATION

Opinion

You Decide: Is it code red for the economy?

By Mike Walden Recently, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released its quarterly GDP report, the first of ...

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