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North Carolina remains a political battleground. Although Republicans have won most recent statewide contests and retained majorities in legislative seats and county commissions, they usually lose … more
This is how it began. September 2 is my mother’s birthday. Although she’s been gone for over 25 years, I’m still hyper-aware of September 2 whenever it rolls around. Last year, … more
A friend of mine recently emailed a New York Times article lamenting, “Anybody who knew the old Chapel Hill knows that now it’s gone to hell.” The writer’s complaints included … more
Jobs are a crucial part — some would say “the” crucial part — of the economy. People take jobs to earn money. They spend the money on products and services to support their … more
I have a confession: I love you. Perhaps it sounds melodramatic, but it’s true. Over this past year and three months, I have fallen head over heels for Chatham County. You’ve shown … more
As Mayor of Siler City, I want to continue the vision that Mayor John Grimes and the board had to Open Siler City Up for Business, but also to protect the town, residents, and the current businesses … more
I was asked to write about some of the general issues that we are facing. I will get to that in a moment, but I want to share this with you: I know who we are, and I know what we can do. Let me … more
We’re days away from the 2020 primary day, the final opportunity for Chatham County residents to vote on the local option sales tax referendum on this ballot. As part of our coverage, we’ve got … more
We are 20 months away from the 2024 elections and already candidates for governor have declared they are running. In a normal cycle, candidates are spending these months quietly trying to determine … more
Most everyone knows that our national bird is the American bald eagle. It was placed on the Great Seal of our country by the Second Continental Congress in 1782.  Fewer may know that … more
How often do the majority and minority leaders of any legislative chamber in America agree on a significant policy change? You can probably count those occasions on your fingers without putting down … more
North Carolina has its own Old Testament prophet. Maybe you remember from Bible study those prophets who preached about the people’s responsibility to care for the poor. Elijah, of … more
It must have been the magic in the air that caused me to think of spiritual matters while waiting to ride the legendary Space Mountain at Disney World. As background, you need to know that the … more
The poet tells us that in spring, “a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.”  I know that to be true because it’s happened to me twice — and both … more
The News + Record asked individuals on either side of the tree protection at Chatham Park discussion to write a 750-word opinion piece of the subject. Elaine Chiosso is the Executive Director of … more
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."  more
President Biden recently kicked off his “Investing in America” tour with a visit to North Carolina. It’s no wonder why the state was selected as a showcase: already a regional … more
The three most-trusted social institutions in North Carolina are the military, the police and small business. Make of that what you will. I made the following column. Last month, the polling unit … more
What do the late Mildred “Mama Dip” Council and Vivian Howard have in common? Both owned restaurants that served popular regional food to appreciative patrons: Mama Dip’s in … more
“I walk, all day, across the heaven-verging field,” wrote poet Mary Oliver. If “all day” is perhaps poetic liberty, her understanding of heaven in the world is not. … more
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