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OPINION
Op-Ed: Lessons for the rural housing crisis from Western N.C.
| March 28, 2024
Sarah Davis, a realtor in Watauga County, realized something was missing from most of her transactions: people. Nameless companies from somewhere else — usually under some otherwise bland word followed by “LLC” — were buying up most of the properties in her western North Carolina county. Houses were selling for astronomical prices. It wasn’t a bad time […]
Op-Ed: The Harsh Reality of Extremist Political Candidates for Average NC Citizens
| March 27, 2024
When I told my mom that I planned on writing about Mark Robinson her reply was simply, “My opinion on Mark Robinson couldn’t be printed.” That comment is coming from a lifelong Republican voter. This modern-day Republican Party is alienating so many voters who long valued conservative views while lifting the extreme and hate-filled people […]
Opinion: Public education deserves protection from those who want to eliminate it
| March 21, 2024
Running for school board is not for the faint of heart. It is a monumental task that requires a lot of time and energy. It is a sacrifice that I choose to make as I run for a seat on the Franklin County board of education. As a veteran teacher, I do this to protect […]
Opinion: Donald Trump’s corruption hurts all of us
| March 19, 2024
Whether it's a small cabinet-building business, a retired schoolteacher, or the American taxpayer, Donald Trump's long history of corruption has caused no shortage of damage, writes Chris Edelson.
Opinion: Mark Robinson is a threat to public education in North Carolina
| March 18, 2024
Last week, North Carolinians joined millions of Americans across the country in casting primary ballots in advance of the November general election. This year’s election is make or break for North Carolinians like me who have witnessed increased attacks on public education by extremists like the MAGA candidate for governor, Mark Robinson. Under Gov. Roy Cooper, […]